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Kevan

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  1. Not to discount anything you've said, but I remember seeing the Stetsbar advertised back in 1998 or 1999. What I find amazing is that he was issued a patent LESS THAN A YEAR(!!!) after he initially filed. That, my friends, is stunning.
  2. Good luck with production, Don. Let me know if you need any help.
  3. ADMIN EDIT: Posted for METAL MATT. B.C Rich copy I did for A young friend I THINK HE LIKES IT more pics http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/ZAD...c12119cayle.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/ZAD...c12109cayle.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/ZAD...c12101cayle.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/ZAD...c12100cayle.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/ZAD...ics/bc40004.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/ZAD...ics/bc70007.jpg !!METAL MATT!!
  4. Let's keep condolences in this thread, and move all project-talk to this thread: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=22124 Thank you.
  5. R.I.P. Steve. You will be sorely missed. A nice way to pay your respects would be to do a search of BP's posts and re-read them. I really like the idea of a tribute guitar/bass in his honor. Let Brian or I know what you guys end up with and we'll do our best to promote it's auction or get it to his family.
  6. http://www.tremol-no.com/cleanandlube.asp (sorry- no pics yet)
  7. I'm not sure of the build. I haven't played either. NOTE: 'Burny' is the model name. Fernandes is the manufacturer. Yeah, but compare prices/availability and get back to us.
  8. Fernandes has been doing LP + FR guitars for years. They can't sell them here in the US due to obvious infringement issues (*cough*Gibson*cough*). http://www.fernandes.co.jp/burny/rlc/rlc65s_sw_index.html It's absolutely do-able.
  9. Just for reference, the GuitarBug systems will NOT work on Ibanez JEM or UV series guitars due to the output jack setup.
  10. Jeez Perry, you sure can read into stuff. Let me try it again, to make it crystal clear: Perry- you can pick at it, but you better be able to back up what you say. (note the line break here, and no personalization in the following paragraphs....) General Populus of the Forum-Posting things like "That idea sucks ballz." is not positive nor does it generate discussion. It certainly doesn't help the builder/inventor out either. The theme here has ALWAYS been to help each other out; not hammer them into oblivion. Some people get off on doing that, and they have 100,000 other forums they can jack around on. Start at Harmony Central and they can work their way down. If you have something good to say or positive to present, then post. If not, close the window and move on. Simple. Now, if you're done taking something that wasn't personal so personally, let's get back to the discussion.
  11. Perry- you can pick at it, but you better be able to back up what you say. Posting things like "That idea sucks ballz." is not positive nor does it generate discussion. It certainly doesn't help the builder/inventor out either. The theme here has ALWAYS been to help each other out; not hammer them into oblivion. Some people get off on doing that, and they have 100,000 other forums they can jack around on. Start at Harmony Central and they can work their way down. If you have something good to say or positive to present, then post. If not, close the window and move on. Simple.
  12. Don- I don't think you're misguided in your beliefs, but when it comes to something like this, you need to try out every available option- steel, brass, plastic, graphite, shaving cream, maple, Oreo cookie (not the filling), etc.- until you find the one that works best with your system. Don't be surprised if the best results go completely against your intial thought(s). I'm still in for the bet on the Wilkie saddles. Just let me know when you do it and I'll have fresh donuts ready. There is no built-in spell checker here. Sorry. You'll get an email in a few minutes regarding the "name change". You won't need to reply; it's just one of those automatic ones. Just make sure to come back and reset all your cookies and put in a new password. Also, we don't do back-to-back posts here (a post immediately after the first one). In the future, please just edit your first post. This keeps the forum organized and clean, and keeps the conversation flowing smoothly. Thanks. P.S.- People call me many things (usually involving a four-letter word, or something that ends in '-hole'), but no one has ever called me "an exceptional player". With good reason.
  13. Don- Thanks for the replies to my points. In regards to the intonation, you said, "I have never heard a player that pulls up or down on the trem, then tries to plays harmonious chords or licks.". Bummer that you missed the jam last night; I did exactly that for the rhythm of an entire song. In regards to string breakage, have you tried graphite saddles on your Wilkie? I'll bet ya dollars-to-donuts that would cure most of your string breaking. Also, where was the string breaking: Saddle? Nut? Above the pickups? Above the fretboard? I'm sure you'll work out resolutions to all the issues. Let me know if you need any help. And, If you'd like, I can repair the typo in your member name. Just toss me an email.
  14. Don- I don't mean to sound negative. You're a very nice guy, and to have Thomas as a friend (and backer of your system) is a real plus. The design is very cool, and it does work as described. I played your personal guitar- the one with the GK unit- at NAMM. The trem is very, very smooth. Since you asked, here goes: 1. MASSIVE modifications necessary to the guitar body. This was stated by you at the show, in your posts on forums online, and on your website. At the show you also said that you were the only one thus far that could properly install one, and that it was a very complex process to retro-fit the trem into a guitar. 2. Intonation issues. When a fulcrum trem (vintage-type, Floyd, etc.) drops the string pitch, it travels in an arc. This gives the strings a little distance to maintain intonation before it is lost. With your system and it's method of travel, intonation is lost immediately. Both when lowering pitch and raising it. 3. Exorbitant production costs. Considering the necessary components, materials, and machine work, even if production was done overseas, you're looking at a $300-400 per unit cost. That would put MSRP somewhere between $900-1200. Plus shipping. For a trem. One that doesn't just drop in. 4. Strings break. They always have and they always will. Claiming that a tremolo/vibrato system won't break strings is hopeful, at best. I only posed the question because the members here are pretty good at figuring out problems and coming up with working solutions. It was an effort to not only address the issues with your system, but also present you with some possible ideas on correcting them...from 5000+ pretty cool and very smart members. I am *not* a nay-sayer. As I stated above, I like the design and the unit feels nice. What I am is realistic. While the Space Shuttle is a great way to travel, it doesn't work well for trips to the grocery store.
  15. I saw Don demonstrate his design at NAMM. He's a very nice guy, but there's a massive list of inherent problems with his tremolo design. Instead of listing them, I figured I'd let the members here have a shot at it. (The AOL-ish site doesn't count)
  16. ROFLMFAO. I know you were going for the rip, but to me that's a nice compliment. Thanks Soapy!
  17. They earned the other badges/titles, so unless the guys want them changed, they will stay as such. Just think of them as Stealth Mods.
  18. Before the nut and after the saddle, the metal of choice won't affect the strings cycling abilities. If the string touches it, brass is a popular option....but it will wear quickly. If the string doesn't touch it, stainless steel is a good option and will last for a very (very) long time. I love all these guys with titanium trem blocks and unobtanium bridge plates. Makes me giggle. Before the nut and after the saddle, you want a strong, durable material. Steel, zinc and titanium are good choices. Brass and aluminum are not because they are very 'soft' metals. Choose your components wisely, and with your ears.
  19. You voted for them, and now you've got them! Everyone please welcome our new Project Guitar.com Forum Moderators: -Setch -Maiden69 -GuitarFrenzy I would like to thank them in advance for their help with keeping the forum running smoothly and keeping it clean. It's a thankless, unpaid position that folks perform with pride and respect for their online community. It usually goes unspoken, but their time and effort are greatly appreciated by the admin and members. And just as a friendly reminder to everyone: We expect you all to understand (as stated in the rules you read when you signed up here) that what a Moderator says is law. It's not up for debate. That's how it works. In the HIGHLY unlikely chance that you see a Mod going nutty, please email Brian or myself and we'll take care of it immediately. Now, let's get out there and build some stuff!
  20. Yes. The block length does affect the 'feel' of a trem. Shorter blocks tend to feel stiffer than longer blocks. It's not dramatic, but it's noticed by most seasoned players. Neither is bad; just depends on the feel you're in search of, or what a particular body requires. Tremolo spring selection can also help with feel- shorter springs on the short blocks help get it closer to the feel of a long spring/long block setup. Yes- tremolo springs come in different lengths. Please make sure to match sets when you install them on your guitars. Preciesely cast/machined bits of plated/coated iron.
  21. ...and that the body is thick enough. Make sure to check the overall thickness of the body, and the amount needed for proper FR installation.
  22. Greg- no problem on sharing the vids. Just do something like "Thanks to Tremol-No.com for the video" in your posting(s). That goes for everyone else as well. TIA My favorites are the ones with me and Tom Anderson, Jennifer Batten, Nik Huber & Eric Sands. But that's just me. LOL Oh, and the playing footage of Will Ray ripping it. My time with Jim Donahue was great as well, but we didn't videotape that. Sorry folks. Maybe next year. I had a great time this year, and met A TON of cool people. It's nice to see your friends, industry or not, even if it's just for a few days each year.
  23. Hey folks! I'm back from the NAMM show in LA and finished dumping all the video from camera to computer. I didn't have much time to run around an shoot everything, but I did get a fair mix (I think). It's odd going to NAMM and actually *working*. LOL Well, here ya go: http://www.tremol-no.com/images/woodblock/nammvids-small/ (You'll need the latest version of Quicktime to view 'em) Enjoy!
  24. If I remember correctly, the "ball bearing" end on the Hipshot trems are actually the butt-end of a couple of dowel pins. It's KINDA ball bearing-ish. LOL Vigier also does a ball bearing type trem of their own design. Lots of different models out there now.
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