Hi all, I am actually considering, heaven help me, putting together a Floyd Rose-equipped guitar, and I'm wondering what the best current Floyd-type vibrato unit option is? Obviously, the priorities are tone, performance, and durability. If I end up doing it, I don't want to go with a cheaper/compromised type FR, but I also am definitely not interested in dropping $1500+ on the rare earth, hardened vibranium (see what I did there? Vibr...never mind...) or whatever version. Having said that, I am interested in any more-or-less reasonably priced upgrades that make a significant difference, if anybody has any suggestions. It seems like there are several options out there these days...the original FR, the subtly named (oof!) FU Tone, Schaller (LockMeister?)...or others? The unit would be installed on probably a swamp ash body, and would also be down only, not recessed/set up to raise pitch.
If I do end up pulling the trigger on this, I am pretty much decided on a Floyd, so, with total respect to Kahler or whatever else fans, I'm really just seeking out FR-type advice. Thank you for any input!
If I do end up pulling the trigger on this, I am pretty much decided on a Floyd, so, with total respect to Kahler or whatever else fans, I'm really just seeking out FR-type advice. Thank you for any input!
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