Author Topic: Another guitar dilema! (Read 5163 times)

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2007, 01:59:19 PM »

But can you divebomb with the nonrouted kahlers?

Sifu Ben · « **Reply #16 on:** March 24, 2007, 02:01:07 PM »

No reason why not. Remember, Kahlers work on a cam, not a pivot, so the attachment isn't that important.
Besides which, the routed ones won't work on a carved top, as you need a large flat surface to mount them.

Tarzan · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2007, 02:05:05 PM »

the schaller bridge is not locking, i think it uses the block of the Les Paul, as opposed to having the block built in like most trems

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2007, 02:06:34 PM »

So it will go out of tune when it dive bombs then?

Sifu Ben · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2007, 02:14:03 PM »

Depends how far you take it and how well it's set up. I'm somewhat confused as to what Tarzan means by "the block of the Les Paul"

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #20 on:** March 24, 2007, 02:14:24 PM »

If i were to put one on there it would have to be locking, so it would probably be that Kahler, though i don't see any UK sites that sell them.

Sifu Ben · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2007, 02:16:37 PM »

The dollar is weak, the pound is strong,a bridge isn't that big. You could have it express couriered by DHL and it would still only cost you £110 before taxes (which you may or may not end up paying)

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2007, 02:31:23 PM »

I'm seriously considering that bridge for my viper...

Philly Q · « **Reply #23 on:** March 24, 2007, 02:34:56 PM »

Quote from: Sifu Ben

The Kahler is of course locking (and doesn't need routing either).

Sorry to be pedantic, but all Kahler trem systems do require routing to the top of the guitar, including the stud-mounted ones for Les Pauls.

Sifu Ben · « **Reply #24 on:** March 24, 2007, 02:50:08 PM »

After finally finding the correct section (that sight is not the easiest to navigate) it would appear you are right. Still less of a job than a Floyd though.

the_bleeding · « **Reply #25 on:** March 24, 2007, 07:51:52 PM »

Quote from: Sifu Ben

After finally finding the correct section (that sight is not the easiest to navigate) it would appear you are right. Still less of a job than a Floyd though.

"less of a job" my ass hahahaha.

Theyr amazing trems i'll give you that, but every tech i've met HATES them. They're a huge bitch to work with and set up, and their arms break off really easily.

the only whammy that i know doesnt require routing is the StetsBar. It only fits on guitars that have stoptail/tune o matic bridges... unless you want to cut holes for it. I havent tried it, but i'm not sure if it has the range of a kahler or a floyd...

EDIT: i lied... seems they have new models that can fit Telecasters, and have a model that will need routings...
the stoptail and tele bridges dont need routing though...

Sifu Ben · « **Reply #26 on:** March 25, 2007, 10:11:26 PM »

^ I'd describe routing a uniform, shallow square less of a job than routing all the way though the body with three different shapes at 3 different depths, yes :roll: