Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

[merkaba22]

I have a few of my first prototype run of patented Global Tuners for sale @65.00 -- brass bases for OFR and steel base for Schaller in 32/33mm and 37/38mm sizes -- easy upgrade, drop in fit, etc. ... louder, more dynamic and more sustain/umph...

These are hand made with slight markings -- the thumbwheel is used to dial-in all the springs at one time to position the floating tremolo back to initial position TDC within a 1/4 ~ 1/8 turn. Made in the .5 x 2.0 w/ traditional 3-hole pattern based on over-sized inertia blocks with all well-loved the advantages.

I don't have a website up as I try to stay out of the fray .... you can look at ZR Tremolos by Ibanez, for example. -- this and the ball bearing tech are licensed to them under my patents -- the implementation is theirs and that's the difference.

The "Global tuners", in general, refer to a device added to a fulcrum tremolo with the capacity to adjust TDC [the initial position of tremolo otherwise defined by tension of the counter spring(s) and the tension of the strings].

Great for instantly adjusting for humidity, room temperature, etc. or strings out of tune beyond the limits of traditional fine tuners -- super easy. All things being equal, adjusting the knob of the Global Tuner so that the floating tremolo is back at TDC will bring the pitch and harmonic tuning together at the same time for all the strings simultaneously, etc.

 

[merkaba22]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

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[merkaba22]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

Price reduction to $65 each....

 

[merkaba22]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

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[merkaba22]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

http://rvrb.io/2014-global-tuner-91j

 

[GilmourD]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

Iiiinteresting... I'm going to have to take a closer look at these when I get home.

 

[merkaba22]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

cool -- ask any questions

 

[GilmourD]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

Would probably be useful for me if I used a floating Floyd setup.

 

[jmh151]

Re: Price reduction to $65 --Global Tuner for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

Re: Price reduction to $65 --Global Tuner for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

I'm interested if I can figure it out-I'm in need of a 32mm big block

 

[merkaba22]

Re: Price reduction to $65 --Global Tuner for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

Re: Price reduction to $65 --Global Tuner for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

I'm interested if I can figure it out-I'm in need of a 32mm big block

The original blocks are usually marked with a number, like 42, 37, 34, 32, etc. 42 mm [1.65'', 37 mm [1.46"], 34 mm [1.34"] and 32 mm [1.26"].

Flip over the guitar to the spring side and look at both sides of the block -- see if you find that number.

If not, still from the spring side, measure from the bottom of the base plate to the spring end of your spring block. Check to see if you are measuring from the actual base plate or from the spacer and fine tuner spring arrangement that are held between the block and base plate ... [.062" 1.6mm].

 

[merkaba22]

Re: Price reduction to $65 --Global Tuner for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

Re: Price reduction to $65 --Global Tuner for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

Basically the installation is like a big block -- take the trem bridge elements off, unscrew the 3 M5 screws, pull of the old block and keep track of the spacer and fine tuner spring.

Reverse the order, arrange the spacer, fine tuner spring and global tuner [with the thumbwheel away from the nut] with the three M5 screws and reassemble.

The global tuner works best when the secondary spring holder is closest to the main block -- accordingly, there is a minor offset form where your spring used to connect, so when you put your springs back on, there is a probability to move the spring claw away from the block to bring the springs back to tension.

Adjust the floating tremolo to TDC by balancing the tension of the spring to the tension of the strings so that the pitch and harmonic tuning are correct -- initial position -- like any other trem ...

If you change environments, etc., flip the guitar over and turn the thumbwheel about an 1/8 turn for 5~10 cent or greater changes for the tremolo itself -- pretty handy

 

[merkaba22]

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[SrDeMaFp]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

This is a pretty God damn brilliant idea, I have to say. Looks to be well implemented too. I'll be in touch.

 

[merkaba22]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

yea, yea!

 

[Fusion1]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

Can a future version of this also act as a tremel-no or not? Still trying to figure out why I would need one of these.

 

[BloodRose]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

So, does this take place of the block? Or mount to a block? Im a big fan of the large brass blocks, if this includes block and all, Im very interested.

 

[merkaba22]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

Fusion1 -- This won't do the same thing ... more to come, though

It depends -- if you have a floating tremolo and you get to a gig or rehearsal, the room temperature is different than home, etc -- or there's humidity or air conditioning, the strings stretch, etc., and you find that all the strings are sharp or flat in general, requiring more than the ideal minor tweak or so ...

Since you don't want to go through the fine-tuner rail over and over or get out the screw driver to adjust the position of the claw to bring the whole tremolo back into position, you can, with the Global Tuner installed, flip over the guitar, turn the thumbwheel, say 1/4 turn and move the pitch of all the strings up or down 5~10 cents accordingly -- then, minor tweaks.

Aso, there is a tonal advantage based on the "big blocks" upgrades ... they add umph and detail...

 

[merkaba22]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

So, does this take place of the block? Or mount to a block? Im a big fan of the large brass blocks, if this includes block and all, Im very interested.

Yes, its a replacement big-block upgrade that includes a thumbwheel arrangement to position a secondary spring holder and collectively [globally] change the tension of all the strings at once -- great for dialing floating trems on the fly, etc.

 

[JOLLY]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

Very cool!!

 

[GilmourD]

Re: Global Tuner big inertia blocks for OFR Schaller - see ZR trems

Can a future version of this also act as a tremel-no or not? Still trying to figure out why I would need one of these.

If you've ever used an Ibanez ZR trem, it had a similar adjustment. Basically, it allows fine tuning of spring tension on the fly without aditional tools. Great idea for people with floating trems. For people like me that don't float their Floyds I just put two springs in and screw the claw all the way back (unless the route is absurdly long) and I have the bridge sitting on the body with my preferred tension.