wwwdotcomdotnet Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I am planning out a SG Jr build and would love to throw a tremolo on it. Something similar to this would work, however I can't seem to find many options for a surface/top mount trem other than that or a Bigsby. I do not want a Bigsby because of the price and looks. Can anyone offer any suggestions for suppliers? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I am planning out a SG Jr build and would love to throw a tremolo on it. Something similar to this would work, however I can't seem to find many options for a surface/top mount trem other than that or a Bigsby. I do not want a Bigsby because of the price and looks. Can anyone offer any suggestions for suppliers? Thanks! Well, if price is an issue, then you're pretty much out of luck. There's the Les Trem, which replaces the stoptail on a TOM-style guitar, but that's hugely expensive. Those Teisco type trems blow big time, they're just not stable enough to be worth it. That's why the only place you ever see them is on cheapo guitars from the 60s. You also need to figure out what kind of trem sound you're going for --if you want to dive bomb, then you pretty much have to forget any topmount system, they just aren't made for that. Bigsbys, etc, are there for a bit of flutter, that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Kahler? www.kahlerusa.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Since you are in the planning stage, there is really no reason that you can't base the design on any tremolo. Be it a vintage trem, Floyd Rose, or Kahler. Since you have a blank piece of paper and wood, you can plan it in from the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwdotcomdotnet Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Since you are in the planning stage, there is really no reason that you can't base the design on any tremolo. Be it a vintage trem, Floyd Rose, or Kahler. Since you have a blank piece of paper and wood, you can plan it in from the beginning. Right, but the exact tremolo isn't something I'm really planning around. I'm just weight out my options for surface mounted trems. The build is already under way, and I am approaching the point where I will need the bridge/tailpiece unit soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderekel Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 There's also the washburn wonderbar, you can find'em on ebay sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 ...but the exact tremolo isn't something I'm really planning around. The build is already under way, and I am approaching the point where I will need the bridge/tailpiece unit soon. You realize that this is backwards right? Planning-wise the bridge should be the FIRST thing you decide on; its height determines whether or not you need a neck angle (and how much), and its string spacing determines (along with the nut spacing) the taper of your neck and whether you can use blade-type pickups or whether the strings will match up with polepieces. Bridge first...the rest follows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwdotcomdotnet Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 ...but the exact tremolo isn't something I'm really planning around. The build is already under way, and I am approaching the point where I will need the bridge/tailpiece unit soon. You realize that this is backwards right? Planning-wise the bridge should be the FIRST thing you decide on; its height determines whether or not you need a neck angle (and how much), and its string spacing determines (along with the nut spacing) the taper of your neck and whether you can use blade-type pickups or whether the strings will match up with polepieces. Bridge first...the rest follows. I am very aware of all of this. This will be my fourth guitar. When I said my build is under way I mean I have cut out the mahogany slabs and laser cut some templates for body routing. I wouldn't dare going much further without a bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Well since an SG is a flat topped guitar, you can use pretty much any trem you want. But you have to at least narrow it down. A vintage won't require a neck angle, a Floyd may require a slight one, a Kahler will require one, and any that work with a TOM will require one. The entire guitar is based on the bridge and nut. Even if you don't nail down an exact model you have to decide on the style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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