Kevan

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Yes- You can use your original claw screws. I'm not sure what the licensee will want to do, but offering badass claw screws is a possible option. But remember that grooving a pair of claw screws will raise the price. If you've already got the part, and it's not broken, why pay for new ones? (Save the Pam Anderson boob job jokes; you don't get to watch a Tremol-No run down the beach...) Phillip- I wish I could get that site address to ya, but after the last year of therapy, the doctor finally erased it from my memory. He was worth the money. I'm much better now.

http://www.tremol-no.com

I do believe I understand what you're saying: If you lock the Tremol-No, then raise the pitch of the strings, why won't the Tremol-No claw move 'forward' along the screws that mount it to the body? Here's the reason: Part #SS-01. :-) These are the set screws on the top of the claw (at the ends of the word TREMOL-NO) that keep the claw in place when attempting to raise pitch when locked. They're the little green guys in the CAD drawaings on the main page. Check out the parts drawings on the Support page too.

It's a site where opinions are welcome, as long as they're the same as the Admin's. Also, posting of facts is NOT allowed. That got me banned several times. You sure you want to go there?

Ahhh...I see what you guys are talking about. Answer: No. The threads on the thumbscrews (and on the clamping mechanism of the Classic unit) are not scored, nor do they "lock". On the production models, I think we're going to use a Nylock insert with the threads of the thumbscrews. This will help prevent them from falling out due to excess vibration, though it rarely happens. The clamping screw on the Classic unit will remain as-is, but the instructions will recommend some blue (removable) threadlocker on that screws threads. It stays put quite well, but the threadlocker is nice insurance. I hope that answers the question.

I'm sure there's a question in there somewhere. LOL Please rephrase it and/or be a bit more specific (parts diagrams are on Tremol-No.com in the Support section), and I'll get it answered for you.

Had a nice chat with some Kahler folks today. "Tremol-No Works With" List has been updated. For those wondering about the Kahler Auto-Latch system, click here: http://www.fenderforum.com/forum.html?db=&...10011&offset=20 I would have typed it all out, but it's more fun to read it as it happened. :-)

You can hold it much closer to the tip than the old-school Weller pencil-type heads. I'll take some shots of it in my hands when I do that DoubleEdge re-wire. It should give you an idea of how big/small the unit is.

Exactly. Check out the GORGEOUS white double neck Jackson that Jeff Healey plays in the video for "Angel Eyes". Too cool. Oh, and for the record: I wouldn't buy a cup of dirt from Ed Roman.

The Cold Heat soldering tool arrived. Easy ordering, quick shipping, nice case. I ordered an extra tip (conical) as well. This thing is cool! Literally. I haven't done any guitar wiring yet, but on the quick tests this morning, the soldering joints came out nicely. It takes a little practice to re-learn how to solder with this new method, but 3 minutes in and it's easy. The cool down time on the site says 5 seconds. Real-world tests here were at about 10 seconds. No complaints though. Cool Feature: there's a little white LED by the tip. It's pretty bright, so those of you that like to solder in the dark, your prayers have been answered. Actually, for inside elec. cavities, this will help. I've got a Double Edge replacment coming up soon, so I'll be putting this thing through it's paces when that project arrives. I'll post the results then. Overall Grade: A Worth the $20.

Oops. Link repaired. (.avi instead of .mpg) Sorry folks.

UPDATE! The video is now a little more download-friendly. 10MB, and still 4.5 min. (of me hacking like Yoda in 'Empire'.) Same link as above. Enjoy!

Damn that's funny. If you guys like video games and such (I'm a pinball guy), check out this band: http://minibosses.com/ NES freaks.

This is from a Tremol-No thread on another site: "Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 3:17 pm Post subject: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I currently have mine in a floral Jem, and I love it - especially for easy drop-tuning. I'll soon install it into another guitar I'm having built specifically for drop-C tuning. I took Tony MacAlpine by to check it out too and he was impressed. After playing it, his head was swimming with ideas about how he could use the device. Steve also has one installed on a white Jem called "BFG" - his bus guitar during the G3 tour. I'm really impressed that Kevan has taken this idea and turned it into reality. It's one thing to think of a good idea - but it's another to actually bring it into the physical world! I really hope the tremol-no brings him much success. Cheers, Mikey vai.com" Some mis-fires in communication left Mr. Satriani's unit kinda hangin' out in the wind, but that's been resolved. He'll have one on a guitar very soon. Derek- I'll get crackin' on those clips. It'd be great to have video of that. Now, where's Will Ray's number......

BONUS!!!! I've been working on getting some sound clips and video up for the Tremol-No site. Of course the sound part is easy, and I left that up to a professional- my spokesmodel, Rob Keeler (Professor of Music at UMASS), and he should have those done any day now. The video, however, ummm....wow... As usual with my projects, the pieces that I need don't exist , so I have to build them. Here's the camera mount I made: http://jemfest.com/misc/P5130029.JPG The gimble came from a mini-tripod I had for some webcam (back when they were cool). That's mounted to a custom-machined U-clamp that I built. The U-clamp slides up and down on the Irwin clamp, and clamps into any position. It also allows for the gimble to be mounted on the side (90 degrees from where it's pictured), for alternate angle shots. Oh, and it's milled out of 6061 T-6, for all you metal heads out there. LOL Ok- enough with all the nerd-speak. How about some VIDEO?!!? CLICK HERE--->Tremol-No Test Video #1 (MPEG....approx. 10MB....00:04:28) Keep in mind, this is only a test. Also keep in mind that I'm not Jon Finn or Vai or Rusty Cooley. LOL I'll work on better lighting (and playing), and let you guys know when the *real* demonstration clips are up. Oh- tech stuff: Guitar: Ibanez 565 (neck pickup only) Amp: Rivera TBR-2SL FX: Dirty- reverb from Digitech 2101 Pro. Clean- delay & chorus mix from Digitech 2101 Pro. Cabinet: Peavey 4x12 with Sheffields. Mic Used: In-camera Camera: JVC GR-DVP7 Capture/Editing/Exporting: Nero BTW- When playing a guitar with this camera mount on, the 7th fret is directly over your belly button. It's VERY uncomfortable to play this way, and it's not like that mount is light either! More clips to come!

I think Darren and I have seen "American Psycho" too many times. LMAO I have to agree with him here- straight-forward info on GOOD QUALITY paper is the way to go. If you must have a non-logo picture, keep it the same direction as the rest of the printing. My suggestion: Fade the headstock pic (pink or blue) into the background. Print business details in the light area(s). Gloss if desired, but use nice heavy print stock. I'm so glad the printer talked me into textured- now people can "feel" my card in their pocket. The catch phrase is very cool. Good one.

Not all that freaky. CLICK HERE I had a Korean roommate in high school that could touch this thumbnail to the back of his forearm. THAT was fairly gross. He also taught me all sorts of cool tricks to do with a pen. :-)

Heh heh....at least Tom's got the playmate. :-) "I'm not the best guitar player in the world, but I'm also not the worst."- Rick Neilsen How cool would it be to spend a weekend at his house?

Cheap Trick didn't sell millions of albums with only 4 strings on bass. :-) Tom Peterson has been using a 12-string and 8-string Hamer for ages. He married a Playmate too.

That's hella-cool. I'm ordering one today. I'll pop back in here with test results. Thanks man!

...and is the luthier that EVH got his famous 5150 guitar from- A 1975 Lynn Ellsworth Ash Body. That bridge is VERY scary lookin'. Oh, and the Tremol-No will *NOT* work on that one.

Not many choices in the poll, so I gave it a null vote. As others have said, with what you listed, it seems you've made up your mind already. If it's your first and/or favorite, you could leave it as-is for now and save up for/pick up a guitar with a Floyd to mess around with/cut on. Whether you go Floyd or Wilkinson, or just leave it alone, you might want to try out a Tremol-No on it to see if that helps with your "Tone & Sustain Quest". They're not out yet, but they will be soon. (I swear!)

Good thing he's got his sunglasses on.

Yes. Well, just one thumbscrew. :-) Depending on what design works best for folks, set screw or thumbscrew, the unit might have to be changed a bit to allow for screw head clearance. No biggie though. We'll see what happens with the test units.