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Re: Strat Tremolo: Which would you go for?
See, thats interesting...I don't hear any "eextra brightness"...
See, thats interesting...I don't hear any "eextra brightness"...
Strat Tremolo: Which would you go for?
- Thread starter Got_tone?
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Re: Strat Tremolo: Which would you go for?
The 6 holes for the body screws are also different. They are formed to allow freer movement and to rest on the outside screws.
I would also like to know what material specifically is used for the blocks. I have a Callaham and it is really good. But the softer more pearly sound from the rolled steel block will not always be better. Usually but not always.
If these suckers are all mount-compatible I would try to buy and sell all of them used. There is really no way to predict how they come out in specific guitars.
Having to pick one I would buy a tremolo that has saddles and block in standard dimensions so that you can tinker with it later. In this set that is the Callaham. Not sure about the Gotoh vintage.
The 6 holes for the body screws are also different. They are formed to allow freer movement and to rest on the outside screws.
I would also like to know what material specifically is used for the blocks. I have a Callaham and it is really good. But the softer more pearly sound from the rolled steel block will not always be better. Usually but not always.
If these suckers are all mount-compatible I would try to buy and sell all of them used. There is really no way to predict how they come out in specific guitars.
Having to pick one I would buy a tremolo that has saddles and block in standard dimensions so that you can tinker with it later. In this set that is the Callaham. Not sure about the Gotoh vintage.
Got_tone?
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Re: Strat Tremolo: Which would you go for?
Here I go again. :dunce:
Difference between the gotoh 510T-FE2 and gotoh 510T-SF2? Again it seems like the saddles are different.
Hey, btw the super vee does look interesting and it's in the price range that I'm willing to spend. :scratchch
Here I go again. :dunce:
Difference between the gotoh 510T-FE2 and gotoh 510T-SF2? Again it seems like the saddles are different.
Hey, btw the super vee does look interesting and it's in the price range that I'm willing to spend. :scratchch
Mr 9finger
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Re: Strat Tremolo: Which would you go for?
I'm in the same boat as you bro. I can't make up mind between the Callaham, the bladerunner, or the vintage Gotoh style bridge.
The Gotoh are obviously cheaper and get solid reviews, plus it's the only one that I can find in black for a lefty, which is what I really want, but I can settle for nickle hardware as well.
The Callahams are great to, but they are more than double the price of the Gotoh and only have 1 color option.
The Bladerunner really interests me, but I'd like to know if other bridge blocks and saddles will work on it cuz I'd really like to have bent saddles and the ability to change block materials if the bridge is too bright or too dark.
I'm in the same boat as you bro. I can't make up mind between the Callaham, the bladerunner, or the vintage Gotoh style bridge.
The Gotoh are obviously cheaper and get solid reviews, plus it's the only one that I can find in black for a lefty, which is what I really want, but I can settle for nickle hardware as well.
The Callahams are great to, but they are more than double the price of the Gotoh and only have 1 color option.
The Bladerunner really interests me, but I'd like to know if other bridge blocks and saddles will work on it cuz I'd really like to have bent saddles and the ability to change block materials if the bridge is too bright or too dark.
Masta' C
Well-known member
Re: Strat Tremolo: Which would you go for?
VSVG is hands-down the best "value" of the 3 you selected, if you absolutely must have a 6-hole trem.
However, if a 2-point trem is an option, that's the way I would personally go.
GOTOH's own 2-pointers are exceptional in both design and quality...always have been.
Likewise, the "Wilkinson by GOTOH" trems blow anything else bearing the "Wilkinson" name out of the water in terms of materials, finish, stability and long-term performance!
As others have said, the GOTOH products give you the most "bang for your buck".
VSVG is hands-down the best "value" of the 3 you selected, if you absolutely must have a 6-hole trem.
However, if a 2-point trem is an option, that's the way I would personally go.
GOTOH's own 2-pointers are exceptional in both design and quality...always have been.
Likewise, the "Wilkinson by GOTOH" trems blow anything else bearing the "Wilkinson" name out of the water in terms of materials, finish, stability and long-term performance!
As others have said, the GOTOH products give you the most "bang for your buck".
