Discussion in 'Telecaster Discussion Forum' started by Guitartom_ca, Mar 12, 2016. You mount the tuners on the plate then mount the plate on the headstock. Hipshot. Mar 12, 2016 #1. This Gotoh bridge corrects the important string geometry and routing. Can any perform divebombs? Plus Gotoh are still better than a lot of the stock tuners on many production basses. The Hipshot US Contour bridge is unlike any tremolo system out there. The Hipshot has a wider range of motion/pitch. Reactions: Piing and scottp. USA Custom Shop Acoustic and Electric Guitars. Oppgrader din LEFT HAND USA American Standard Strat med denne kvalitetstremoloen i forkrommet maskinert messing fra Hipshot i USA. I love those Hipshots. I got the Gotoh Res-o-lite vintage-type cloverleafs when I wanted to replace the tuners on my '57 AVRI P, and they are dead-on in appearance (nickel finish, long stems), but waaay lighter than the factory tuners (about 50% if I remember correctly). I've had the VS100 (in a Bolt, replaced the VS50) and the Hipshot (again, in my Strat) at the same time. Luthiers Mercantile International, Inc. 7975 Cameron Drive, Bldg. Hipshot vs Gotoh vs NoName Bridges. Gotoh Vs Hipshot Discussion in 'Tele-Technical' started by TheGuitarKid, Jun 11, 2017. Jun 11 , 2017 #1. The bar on this unit pushes into an adjustable nylon collar. $72.99. So I've got a FMT HH Fender Telecaster that I'm looking to make a little bit beefier by adding some locking tuning machines on it. Add To Cart *NEW Wrap Around BRIDGE … Had Grover's and Schallers in … $97.26. Moderators: Kevio, ElfDude, JesseM, ChrisH, peb, Mike Jones, Bundy, RockCrue, soundchick, Postby Tony PD » Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:25 pm, Postby spudmunkey » Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:41 pm, Postby tbonesullivan » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:48 pm, Return to Kiesel Guitars / Carvin Guitars, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 19 guests. alanveys concerns about the arm socket are happily, unfounded. The Gotoh 510-TS-FE1 is a beautifully designed two-point tremolo system, with features that eclipse old-school vintage units. NEW Gotoh 510 Fulcrum 2 Point TREMOLO for Fender Stratocaster Strat Chrome Steel SB-5330-S10. Delos Tremolos: Gotoh 510 vs. Hipshot/Kiesel? $99.99. The KieselGuitarsBBS.com administrators will block all e-mail addresses violating the established BBS rules. I've never really had any issues to speak of with Gotoh. Okay so I'm trying to decide which I should buy, hipshot grip-lok open gear tuners, or gotoh delta series 510 magnum lock trad tuners. Age: 45 Posts: 770. This means perfectly smooth back and forth travel, without the "slop" that plagues vintage-style screw-in bars. These are pretty much ‘drop-in’ replacements for most oversized hard tail bridges, and are quite affordable, which has probably aided their growth in popularity. It made me question whether perhaps the Gotoh 510, Wilkinson, or Hipshot trems would have a reputation for inferior quality, but when I look at reviews, I see no evidence of that. I'd choose a VS100 over a hipshot contour, just like I'd take a Gotoh 1996E over a german OFR. bass guitar, fan-fret, bass bridge, B-bender, guitar bridge, tremolo, bass machine heads, bass tuners, multi-scale, tuners, bridges, headless, vibrato, hardware Gotoh is not a bad alternative. However, I'm getting a little lost in all the details since I've never changed out my machine heads before. Gotoh® 510 Series Tremolo. ... Hipshot GB7 Gotoh D-Tuner - gull. The 510 doesn't require any pickguard filing, unlike the EV510 which has an unusually shaped, heavy cast steel base. The Hipshot fixed bridge is probably one of the most popular bridges among modern guitarists. Grover Tuners vs Gotoh 510's. ). Passer også Geddy Lee, reissue '67-'82 Fender. Displaying items 1 - 3 of 3 Sort: Gotoh® 510 Series Tremolo Unit, Black. Hipshot does make some nice stuff. iaresee Moderator. For "feel" of the tremolo, the number of strings and how stretched they are definitely plays a roll. The views and opinions expressed on the Kiesel Guitars BBS are solely the responsibility of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect Hardened steel pivot pins inserted into a machined brass top plate give the US Contour a bell like tonal quality and silky smooth whammy action! Sep 30, 2007 #6. afroman. Hipshot US Contour Tremolo Guitar Bridge, 6 String. Hipshot vs Gotoh vs other? Gotoh pivot screws are metric threads and don't fit Fender inserts. Re: Delos Tremolos: Gotoh 510 vs. Hipshot/Kiesel? The Romulus ARC of debuted in 2019 at the Winter NAMM show. $150.00 Add To Cart : Gotoh® 510 Series Tremolo Unit, Chrome. Hipshot may be a little better, but they are both fine. Their catalog is equally as obtuse as Schaller's, so ordering is still a PITA either way. ... Hipshot US Contour Tremolo - Lefty. Evolution S Limited. The annual Supporting Member Giveaway is on. Topics that are not based on Kiesel Guitars / Carvin Guitars gear or experiences with Kiesel Guitars gear may be subject to deletion. Simply refined, subtly overstated, with sophisticated looks and bold performance. Bridge: Hipshot Ibby Fixed, Gotoh 510, Hipshot Contour Trem, Gotoh Floating Trem Pickups: Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient Scale Length: 25.5, 26.5, Multiscale options >> I like Hipshot locking tuners. to what range? When we were still building I used them on about 350 guitars and I have them on both my plank and my archtop. TheGuitarKid ... Somewhere. Kiesel Guitars / Carvin Guitars Photo Gallery, Other Kiesel Guitars / Carvin Guitars Discussion. To use the cliche, it's not that Gotoh is bad, it is that Hipshot is better. Moderator. The ARC offers a new take on our popular Romulus model. Hipshot do some great products - I have eXtenders (aka D-tuners) on a number of basses. Win a Broadcaster or one of 3 Teles! In theory, it should have better tuning stability in terms of returning to zero, but I've heard people also say that it also moves easier/with a lighter touch then the Gotoh (which may or may not be a good thing, depending on the guitarist). It's also used by Suhr. NEW Tone Pros AVT2G-C LOCKING WRAP AROUND BRIDGE SET for Gibson Chrome. Straps Mojo Charm Black Gurt/Strap All in all I paid 2.600 EUR the Gotoh is brass and the hipshot bridge and saddles are stainless steel. Discussion in 'Tele-Technical' started by TheGuitarKid, Jun 11, 2017. Wilkinson/Gotoh VS-100N Tremolo, Chrome 4.5 out of 5 stars 8. 1. Can they both bend notes up and down in pitch? The Romulus ARC has a … If you want a stiffer tremolo action that is more stable, I have heard that more springs with less stretch is the way. Both, quality units and I'd be happy with either. The Hipshot Kiesel trem is based on the Hipshot Contour. TDPRI, short for Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, is the leading online community and marketplace for Telecaster guitars. The two most popular bridge choices for Suhr guitars are the Gotoh 510 and Gotoh Double Locking Floyd. What are the particular differences? It’s also extreamely well designed and made. I tend to think they're a bit pricy for what you get, their Drop D tuner for bass is a prime example, but it's still good gear. Aug 31, 2000 Austin, TX. Add To Cart. Gotoh Traditional Tremolo for Strat, Chrome 5.0 out of 5 stars 13. $78.07. Hardened steel pivot pins inserted into a machined brass top plate give the US Contour a bell like tonal quality and silky smooth whammy action! The Gotoh is brass plate and either brass (201) or steel (202) saddles. I like the saddles and adjustment mechanisms better on the contour. $121.69. Hipshot Oct 1, 2007 #7. Joined: Aug 13, 2007 Location: Canada. Odd. Hi there guys, I am currently specifying a guitar that im buying and i wanted to know what the difference in these two tuners are? Coupled with a solid machined steel tremolo block, the US Contour can achieve tremendous sustain and volume. the opinion of Kiesel Guitars / Carvin Guitars. Gotoh Low Friction Tremolo Chrome 5.0 out of 5 stars 5. Guitars: Bolt in Electric Blue, Cobalt 750T. Gotoh Midsize 510 3+3 Guitar Tuners with Metal Knobs, Cosmo Black The 510 should be ok with the Fender screws. by Gotoh® 510TS-FE1-C. $140.00 Add To Cart : Gotoh® 510 Series Tremolo Unit, Gold. by Gotoh® 510TS-FE1-B. For the Hipshot tuners you can get a conversion plate that goes in-between the tuners and the headstock - it has the 2 pins on one side like the Fender-style tuners and the screw holes for the Hipshot tuner on the other. Hipshot D-Tuner for USA '67-'82 Fender P & J Bass. Gotoh 6 Saddle Bridge Vs Hipshot 6 Saddle Bridge. Wilkinson/Gotoh VS-100N Tremolo About This Item A unique, high quality tremolo with saddles that lock to a hardened steel baseplate for better tuning stability, string energy transfer and sustain. Noted additional improvements to; The Control Arm, Sustain Block, String Saddles are cradled & snug, Palm friendly and Paramount, perfect Tremelo recovery tuning stability. Great tuners: ... My archtop came with Gotoh Contour 510 Delta 1:21 and best I've ever had. You do lose the Gotoh locking feature though. Description The Hipshot US Contour bridge is unlike any tremolo system out there. It's a pretty common "upgrade" bridge. Romulus ARC. Jun 26, 2006 Sac Area. If you get it on the 22-fret 6-string Delos, it's "decked" (meaning it rests on the guitar body, and is set up to give only) while it's floating on all other configurations. The Evolution S Limited features the best in boutique pickups, Emerson Electronics with modern switching options and Hipshot Contour or Gotoh 510 Bridge as well as Hipshot … Foamy. To enter, http://www.daddario.com/pwProductDetail.Page?productid=513&sid=34625d8b-1ea4-4a31-836a-287edee73695, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Planet-Wave...hash=item3cab4328a1:m:mAVy-QfR-aAtQJQGWyC1mGA, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Both of these bridges stay in tune and sound great! 1600 Windsor, California 95492 Toll Free: 1-800-477-4437 International: 707-687-2020 International or Local: 707-687-2020 It's still got "normal" knife edges. Petrucci Bridge vs Hipshot Contour vs Suhr Gotoh 510T Discussion in ' Pickups, Electronics & General Tech ' started by SnowfaLL , Jul 19, 2011 . You already knew that this one would make the list. Guitartom_ca Tele-Holic. What's the difference between the Gotoh 510 tremolo and the Hipshot/Kiesel? 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