stew-mac/gotoh trem

[the guy who invented fire]

shown here...
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges...itar_tremolos/Standard_Tremolo_for_Strat.html

anybody use one of these? I have heard that they are the same ones that Fender used on the MIM Classic, and JV Strats...

 

[tone?]

Re: stew-mac/gotoh trem

why dont you check Callaham bridges. i got one and it is really nice workl. the fender ones dont compare in my opinion.
i think that the ones that you are looking at are ok though.

http://www.callahamguitars.com/bridges.htm

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: stew-mac/gotoh trem

The Gotohs are the standard MIJ bridge. They weigh quite a bit less than the Fender '62 RI bridge. They sound fine, but not quite as deep and barky as the Fender '62 Reissue. The Fender really does weigh the same and to my ears sound the same as the original '63 vibrato on my '63 Strat. I weighed 5 or 6 MIJ Strat vibratos and compared them to the three oldies I have collected over the years and every one of the Japanese made bridge/vibrato assmeblies, including the Gotoh, was substancially lighter in weight.

I don't think there's any need to spend extra on the Callaham to get spot on vintage accurate tone. Just go for the Fender '62 RI.

They retail for $100 but include springs, and everything you need.

Lew