Non locking tremolo.
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Rockstar216
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Re: Non locking tremolo.
What about the Wilkinson/Gotoh trem?
What about the Wilkinson/Gotoh trem?
Dr.K
Formerly Active Member
Re: Non locking tremolo.
Thank you very much for the input! I respect your opinions a lot.
I couldn't think of the name when I made the OP, but what about the Blade Runner? It seems a bit more expensive, but is it worth it? Anyone heard or have any experience with them? Thanks!
Thank you very much for the input! I respect your opinions a lot.
I couldn't think of the name when I made the OP, but what about the Blade Runner? It seems a bit more expensive, but is it worth it? Anyone heard or have any experience with them? Thanks!
Agileguy_101
Master of his Domain
Re: Non locking tremolo.
I have a Blade Runner and a Gotoh/Wilkinson VS-100.
Honestly, they're both good for different applications. The VS-100 is IMO unparalleled by any two point trems, but a two point is very different than a 6 screw strat bridge. Personally, if I could choose between the two it would be the VS-100 for multiple reasons - it's got a smoother feel, there's no slack in the bar (push in instead of screw in) and the saddles - but not the strings - lock via allen key so you only have to intonate it once for whatever string gauge you're using. It also feels MUCH better under the hand than the Bladerunner. The saddle screws on the bladerunner dig into my hand in the most uncomfortable fashion.
I have a Blade Runner and a Gotoh/Wilkinson VS-100.
Honestly, they're both good for different applications. The VS-100 is IMO unparalleled by any two point trems, but a two point is very different than a 6 screw strat bridge. Personally, if I could choose between the two it would be the VS-100 for multiple reasons - it's got a smoother feel, there's no slack in the bar (push in instead of screw in) and the saddles - but not the strings - lock via allen key so you only have to intonate it once for whatever string gauge you're using. It also feels MUCH better under the hand than the Bladerunner. The saddle screws on the bladerunner dig into my hand in the most uncomfortable fashion.
El Dunco
Sock Supplier to RHCP
Re: Non locking tremolo.
I've got the Wilkinson VS100 (2 point) in my '84 Dean V. It came with a 6 point strat type trem which I removed and recessed for the Wilko but it also came with locking tuners. I switched the nut for a more solid one that doesn't wear like plastic, grease it with a bit of graphite each time and it never, ever goes out of tune. I can treat it like a locking trem. It probably helps that it has locking saddles so once you adjust the intonation they do not move.
I've got the Wilkinson VS100 (2 point) in my '84 Dean V. It came with a 6 point strat type trem which I removed and recessed for the Wilko but it also came with locking tuners. I switched the nut for a more solid one that doesn't wear like plastic, grease it with a bit of graphite each time and it never, ever goes out of tune. I can treat it like a locking trem. It probably helps that it has locking saddles so once you adjust the intonation they do not move.
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Funkfingers
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Re: Non locking tremolo.
I have been (ab)using an original Wilkinson VS100 - the one with the stoopid locking ferrule thing in the spring cavity cover plate - since 1996. Superb device.
My other go-to choice is the Kahler Pro flatmount.
In either case, I use locking 'heads rather than behind the nut clamping devices.
I have been (ab)using an original Wilkinson VS100 - the one with the stoopid locking ferrule thing in the spring cavity cover plate - since 1996. Superb device.
My other go-to choice is the Kahler Pro flatmount.
In either case, I use locking 'heads rather than behind the nut clamping devices.
