MasterMinds Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I want to replace my trem with a non-trem. Don't ask me why, please. The trem is a rose, it has those two pieces anchored into the wood. My question is, would THIS bridge work as a replacement, by just fitting into those two spots and being at the correct distance? Otherwise I don't see why those two pegs are there on this one, since a normal non-trem doesn't have them http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,_tailp...e/Pictures.html That's my goal is to replace it with that, making it easier to string and no bullshit as I do not like "tremelo" at all whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 No, chiefly because it isn't a bridge. If it was a bridge, it would probably not work, since the FR saddles are a little way behind the studs, whilst the break point of that is almost level with the studs. Also, the studs sizes are different. And the string spacing. But mostly, it won't work because it isn't a bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Get yerself a Tremol-No. You'll take care of your problem, and make someone we know very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 ...or simply buy a guitar that is already equipped with a wrap-around bridge like this instead of butchering up the one you have. I realize that after playing some 5,000 guitars, the Epi may not be quite up to your standards, but it's cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fookgub Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 (edited) I was in a similar situation to you. I opted to buy a fixed bridge guitar with the same body, then swap the necks. You won't find any bridges that retrofit in the manner you describe. Your only options are to block the trem, fill the trem cavities and install a new bridge, or do what I did. Filling the cavities can be done, but it's trickier than you might think, and will require a refinish. I had my trem blocked for years before I decided to switch the bodies. The Floyd is still a pain, even when it's blocked. Restringing and adjusting the bridge is a real pain, and you can't set the action per string. A lot of people will tell you to just block it off, but I think a real fixed bridge is better if that's what you want. Edited December 1, 2005 by fookgub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I know you don't want people to ask why but if the reason is the problem of detuning when bending strings, maybe this Stewmac Tremconverter would help? It would save a lot of work if you just want to avoid the detuning. If there are other reasons, maybe it's not the best way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I know you don't want people to ask why but if the reason is the problem of detuning when bending strings, maybe this Stewmac Tremconverter would help? It would save a lot of work if you just want to avoid the detuning. If there are other reasons, maybe it's not the best way to go. ← ::waits for Kevan's head to explode:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Is there something wrong with what I said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Nah. Don't mind me. ... You do know about the Tremol-No, don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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