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    37mm Floyd Brass Block is here. Replaces the stock 32mm. The stock is a nickel plate zinc alloy. New one is solid Brass. Much more low end thump & better top end, maybe a bump in da mids.
    I haven't played it thru the amp yet but with medium gauge strings @ Eb acoustically sounds great.
    I did a BBB upgrade to my 87 Charvel and was worthy upgrade. This one is too.
    The SH-12 Demon pup & the BBB im all set.

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    That is a game changing addition, good call on ordering one. I had mine made with a local guy to avoidnpostage and import fees, but man, was happy when installed it!

    Also, if that unit is a "Special" (the potmetal blocks makes me think it is) a set of steel saddles will basically get you a bridge equivalent of a German made FR unit for the fraction of the price!
    Last edited by nexion218; 07-06-2020, 08:59 PM.

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      Whoa! :o

      I remember the time I had a stratocaster (a squier), and started shopping for "replacement parts", huge brass block, saddles, and whatnot...

      (came out a total of $70 in parts, more than I paid for the entire guitar...) so I had to just leave it stock.

      Always wanted to have one of those brass blocks, if I get another strat /tremolo guitar one day.



      rock on!!
      If somethings important- send a PM. I might be offline for long periods. Rock on!!!

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        Originally posted by Erlend_G View Post
        Whoa! :o

        I remember the time I had a stratocaster (a squier), and started shopping for "replacement parts", huge brass block, saddles, and whatnot...

        (came out a total of $70 in parts, more than I paid for the entire guitar...) so I had to just leave it stock.

        Always wanted to have one of those brass blocks, if I get another strat /tremolo guitar one day.



        rock on!!
        The Brass cost me $20 bucks shipped off ebay.

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        • #5
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          What’s the weight difference, old to new?
          Oh no.....


          Oh Yeah!

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          • #6
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            Originally posted by PFDarkside View Post
            What’s the weight difference, old to new?
            Stock 32mm is 5. something oz. Cant find the 37mm spec but its significant.

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              Almost looks like it would limit downward throw against the body in there. Do you have to open up the route at all?

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              • #8
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                Originally posted by beaubrummels View Post
                Almost looks like it would limit downward throw against the body in there. Do you have to open up the route at all?




                I did on my 87' Charvel but not on the ESP.

                They make recessed & non recessed type Floyd blocks & there are charts to match the serial # of your Floyd to whats compatible.

                I took a jigsaw to my MIJ Charvel & shaved off an 1/8th of Basswood to fit the block.

                I wasn't crazy about doing that but 30 years in the Trades with power tools paid off fine.

                My Charvel originally had a fulcrum trem that was doweled for a Floyd before i got it and that had something to do with my clearance issue.

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                • #9
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                  I picked up a slightly oversized brass block from KGC for my Prestige S and it made a NICE difference in tone and sustain.

                  Keep us updated.
                  “That which we do for ourselves dies with us … that which we do for others lives forever.”

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                    I am considering these brass blocks myself. Quite a cheap upgrade, and my PRS custom 24 floyd, with all the appointments that you would expect from a quality US made guitar, has the skinny block so swapping it seems like a no brainer.

                    I love everything about the guitar, and from what I read it seems like this will more than likely result in further improvement.

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                    • #11
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                      Seriously no offense meant but to me that guitar is hideous.

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                      • #12
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                        Originally posted by solspirit View Post
                        Seriously no offense meant but to me that guitar is hideous.

                        But you don't mean that in a "bad" way right ?

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                        Last edited by JMP/HBE; 07-14-2020, 10:40 AM.

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