Used Kahlers?

[ICTGoober]

Anyone have any used Kahler wangulators they'd like to sell? Doesn't have to be in perfect condition - flat mount, stud mount, you name it. Accessories are cool, too. I have clients looking for vintage gear for vintage guitars for prices that aren't so stupid. Personally, I have a penchant for the whammy arm with the tip that looks like a little chili pepper, and the short flat ones that went on the other side for palm usage. If you got stuff to unload, let's chat and make a deal.

 

[Securb]

The short bars are impossible to find cheaply and in good condition. I have been looking for a while.

 

[Mincer]

The short bars are impossible to find cheaply and in good condition. I have been looking for a while.

I didn't think many people used the short bars.

 

[treyhaislip]

My last 80’s Charvel Project had a broken Kahler. It took a couple of months to find parts but I eventually had good luck on Craigslist. It was out of state and I paid shipping—some sellers won’t ship on CL. Best of luck!

 

[ICTGoober]

I didn't think many people used the short bars.

I had a couple country players back in the 80's used them for pedal steel licks, etc.
You can keep it pretty stealthy if you practice with it on the regular.

 

[Mincer]

I had a couple country players back in the 80's used them for pedal steel licks, etc.
You can keep it pretty stealthy if you practice with it on the regular.

Yeah, I never tried one of the short bars, but I could totally see that. I just personally have never seen one on a guitar outside of the advertisement photos.

 

[Artie]

My Peavey Predator has a Kahler Flyer. Seems ok to me. What do you all mean by "short bars?"

 

[ICTGoober]

Thusly. I kept it under my wrist while playing, making it a simple matter to drop the tension a half-step or so.

https://i.imgur.com/aQiwU6S.jpeg

 

[Mincer]

For pedal steel type stuff, the best whammy bar I've used is a TransTrem, which keeps all 6 strings in tune as you push down or pull up. Like playing a D-shape G chord at the 7th fret, and pulling the bar up to a perfectly in tune A.

 

[hamerfan]

I have some parts for a stud mount, if that helps. In brass finish.

 

[Mincer]

I know KahlerUSA is still alive out there...they are in Fullerton next to G&L. I got an email from them last week.

 

[ICTGoober]

Oh, yes - still kicking. I get replacement parts from them.

 

[Securb]

Oh, yes - still kicking. I get replacement parts from them.

They are great to deal with and will ship parts they do not list on the website. I was having a problem, a guy called me, diagnosed the issue, and sold me $12 in parts with free shipping to fix the issue. A lot cheaper than buying a new tremolo.

 

[Artie]

Thusly. I kept it under my wrist while playing, making it a simple matter to drop the tension a half-step or so.

Ah, cool. I've never seen, or even heard of one of those before.

 

[orpheo]

I have this one. You can have it for free if it helps you. Just cover shipping.

 

[ICTGoober]

That is super generous, Orpheo. You still have my mailing address (I bought some Bill Lawrence pickups from you)?

 

[orpheo]

Hey man, I don't think I have info anymore. Feel free to pm me and we can work it out

 

[ICTGoober]

Tip of the old fedora to Orpheo. I am way late in thanking him.

 

[hamerfan]

Hi Chris, found the parts i was talking about some days ago. It came with a Les Paul that had a Kahler at one moment, but these parts were still in the case. Anything you can use?

 

[ICTGoober]

I'm good now, but thank you for thinking of me.