8. Tremolo Bridges
Tremolos come in various designs. When installing, it's crucial to carefully compare their design and dimensions:
1. Classic 6-Point Tremolos:
6-point Tremolo
Here, you need to consider and compare different string spacings, sustain block dimensions, and hole distances.
2. 2-Point Tremolos:
2-point Tremolo:
3. Floyd Rose Tremolos (and similar models like Schaller Lockmeister, Ibanez Edge, etc.):
Except for a "licensed product" or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), most of the time, if you have a 1000 Series Floyd Rose installed, the Schaller Lockmeister Tremolo should fit. According to most reviews, it works very well and stays in tune.
Floyd Rose-Style
4. Kahler Tremolos:
Kahler offers options for various guitars and basses, whether Flat Top or Archtop. Only minor routing might be necessary.
5. Düsenberg Les Trem Tremolos
A great alternative to Bigsby without body modifications. The installation size at the stop tailpiece is 81.5mm.
6. Telecaster Tremolos:
Unfortunately, there's only one suitable tremolo, the Bigsby B5 for Telecaster (alternatively, Kahler with routing).
7. Bigsby:
Make sure to select the right tremolo type for your guitar:
B3 for hollow-body
B5 for solid flat-top, and
B7 for archtop guitars
That being said, this is a general classification. Depending on the guitar brand, this can vary. Vibramate offers various systems for non-modified setups. In most cases they are compatible, but we strongly recommend checking first.
In case of doubt, it's best to have a guitar technician check the specific installation situation beforehand.
