KVR Audio

hibidy · Post by **hibidy** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 10:03 pm

I have to admit, I was really weary of this whole "prestige" label after playing the one locally, but good lord this one plays devine! (and that is with no real "setup" just new strings and a cleanup

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Dean Aka Nekro · Post by **Dean Aka Nekro** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 10:13 pm

trimph1 wrote:@hink

Like the looks of that

I'm going to have to rethink the idea of the floyd rose tremolo although now I'm stuck for ideas on tremolo arms---any suggestions?

Sorry trimph1 mate, what are the requirements exactly man? As i might be able to help or someone else if we have pics and a full-on description

and i would love to help if possible...

Dean or Nekro

trimph1 · Post by **trimph1** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 10:48 pm

Now I am going to try this one again.

http://www.gpdusa.com/Guitar_Parts_Depo ... Kgodmy3KfQ

It is the middle one on the top row. What sort of modifications are needed to go from fixed bridge to floating bridge?

Dean Aka Nekro · Post by **Dean Aka Nekro** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:16 pm

hibidy wrote:I have to admit, I was really weary of this whole "prestige" label after playing the one locally, but good lord this one plays devine! (and that is with no real "setup" just new strings and a cleanup )

Thats Team Japam Craft, pretty much flawless on every one i have tried. If you ever feel like going proper insane then try a Caparison

absolutely first rate rock machines and with a pickup switch metal machines also

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:23 pm

trimph1 wrote:@hink

Like the looks of that

I'm going to have to rethink the idea of the floyd rose tremolo although now I'm stuck for ideas on tremolo arms---any suggestions?

http://www.gpdusa.com/Guitar_Parts_Depo ... _Rose.html

http://www.gpdusa.com/Guitar_Parts_Depo ... ensed.html

Dean Aka Nekro · Post by **Dean Aka Nekro** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:25 pm

trimph1 wrote:Now I am going to try this one again.

http://www.gpdusa.com/Guitar_Parts_Depo ... Kgodmy3KfQ

It is the middle one on the top row. What sort of modifications are needed to go from fixed bridge to floating bridge?

If it has a strat-type tremolo with springs already then some additional routing will be needed but not a completely undo-able by any means. If its a fixed as in string-thru or stop-tail with tone pros (tune-o-matic) style bridge then alot of work! Still it is do-able, then also the nut area will have to be cut/routed to accomodate the locking-nut which is fairly simple mate. A Kahler system might be a better bet if its a stop-tail or string-thru job since they feel alot different than a Floyd job and the roller system does not cause as much unwanted string flop or tightening when going for it with the bar

Hope that helps some

Dean

trimph1 · Post by **trimph1** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:28 pm

NEKRO.MACHINE wrote:
trimph1 wrote:Now I am going to try this one again.

http://www.gpdusa.com/Guitar_Parts_Depo ... Kgodmy3KfQ

It is the middle one on the top row. What sort of modifications are needed to go from fixed bridge to floating bridge?
If it has a strat-type tremolo with springs already then some additional routing will be needed but not a completely undo-able by any means. If its a fixed as in string-thru or stop-tail with tone pros style bridge then alot of work! Still it is do-able, then also the nut area will have to be cut/routed to accomodate the locking-nut which is fairly simple mate. A Kahler system might be a better bet if its a stop-tail or string-thru job since they feel alot different than a Floyd job and the roller system does not cause as much unwanted string flop or tightening when going for it with the bar Hope that helps some

Dean

It has the stop tail type--oh well---out comes the router then

hibidy · Post by **hibidy** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:06 am

haha, you guys are such do-it-yourselfers....I flunked shop

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:12 am

hibidy wrote:haha, you guys are such do-it-yourselfers....I flunked shop

my school was all about shop

...1 week classes, 1 week shop all day... for 4 years and machine shop at that (I made the best bowls in the state)

trimph1 · Post by **trimph1** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:23 am

Hink wrote:
hibidy wrote:haha, you guys are such do-it-yourselfers....I flunked shop
my school was all about shop ...1 week classes, 1 week shop all day... for 4 years and machine shop at that (I made the best bowls in the state)

hhhmmmmmmpppphhhh---my specialty was boring out cylinders on engines as well as porting them.

Dean Aka Nekro · Post by **Dean Aka Nekro** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:45 am

Think Hink is your man for routing tips and dremel tricks

That scab/scar is awesome man, better than any 'relic' job i have ever seen and i have seen quite alot. How much do want for it? the Hinkenstein is dope

trimph1 · Post by **trimph1** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:21 am

That is for darn sure! @Hink: do not be surprised to find all sortsa questions your way!!

Dean Aka Nekro · Post by **Dean Aka Nekro** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:31 am

hibidy wrote:I have to admit, I was really weary of this whole "prestige" label after playing the one locally, but good lord this one plays devine! (and that is with no real "setup" just new strings and a cleanup )

Here is a Caparison in full on shred action by some dude who is always doing roland/boss product demos hibidy:

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:17 am

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:31 pm

scarface is a bust, I didn't realize there was a fatal crack in the at the heel...how it got there is beyond me but it's the way it is. I guess I wait until I have some extra cash and buy a warmoth body, meanwhile I'll decide which guitar gets the benefit of Micky Thompson Black-out

Your next guitar?