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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: horsehead on June 14, 2007, 06:47:58 PM

Title: Anyone tired the Callham Bridge & trewm block?
Post by: horsehead on June 14, 2007, 06:47:58 PM
I've heard excellent stories about them helping sustain etc, but I trust you guys reviews over anyone else.

anyone...please?
Title: Anyone tired the Callham Bridge & trewm block?
Post by: sgmypod on June 14, 2007, 07:09:52 PM
No but would like to know myself....
Title: Anyone tired the Callham Bridge & trewm block?
Post by: everton_fc on June 14, 2007, 08:12:26 PM
Yeah I have one - it adds a bit more depth and fullness in a good way. Most people watching at a gig wouldnt notice the difference it makes, but if your s Strat tone hound you will notice slightly.

Depending on which trem block you have in your Strat you will notice the difference. I noticed a difference and my strat was already loaded with the standard fatter Fender Trem block as opposed to the thin weedy looking ones.

A good modification - but I didnt pay for mine it was a gift. Not sure if I would shed out that sort of money myself mind. Depends on how much of a tone hound you are...
Title: Anyone tired the Callham Bridge & trewm block?
Post by: horsehead on June 14, 2007, 08:46:02 PM
Guitar experience have got the whole block & bridge as a set for just under £100, which I don't think is that bad to be honest



http://www.guitarexperience.co.uk/html/modules.php?name=Shopping_Cart&file=product&c_op=viewprod&prodID=5

but do I just get the calham block & go for the titanium bridge?
Title: Anyone tired the Callham Bridge & trewm block?
Post by: PhilKing on June 14, 2007, 09:03:03 PM
The difference is minimal if you have a steel block.  Allparts make a vintage steel block trem which has the same sound as the callaham.  The saddles will make a major difference in your sound.  The vintage bent saddles have a ttoally different sound to the cast, which have a different sound to brass, which have a different sound to graphtech.........

I haven't tried titanium saddles, but would assume they have a sound of their own too.
Title: Anyone tired the Callham Bridge & trewm block?
Post by: Canadian Steve on June 15, 2007, 11:20:20 AM
I have a Callaham block in my Strat and I also went with the cryo pickups and electronics.  I have a set of titanium saddles, because when I was buying the block, Callaham weren't doing the USA saddles with offset screws.  I would agree with the earlier post about people watching you at a gig not noticing much of a difference.  If your a tone junky I would say go for it.  The titanium saddles are a real improvement as well.
Title: Anyone tired the Callham Bridge & trewm block?
Post by: Philly Q on June 15, 2007, 10:20:08 PM
Quote from: Canadian Steve
I have a set of titanium saddles, because when I was buying the block, Callaham weren't doing the USA saddles with offset screws.

Steve, quick question:  do the titanium saddles have stainless screws and springs like the Callahams?  I'm assuming they do, but their website isn't very informative.
Title: Anyone tired the Callham Bridge & trewm block?
Post by: Canadian Steve on June 16, 2007, 02:08:07 AM
Quote from: Philly Q
Quote from: Canadian Steve
I have a set of titanium saddles, because when I was buying the block, Callaham weren't doing the USA saddles with offset screws.

Steve, quick question:  do the titanium saddles have stainless screws and springs like the Callahams?  I'm assuming they do, but their website isn't very informative.


The screws are with a matte finish to match the saddles, I think the springs are as well.