Which charvel ?

[FrankD77]

I did not buy it with a broken headstock. That happened in transport as stated in the post.

I never use tremsetters in my guitars. Maybe one day
When replacing strings i just use a tremlock

I mostly buy semi vintage guitars preferably from Japan. If you ever played a Japanese prestige, jem or charvel you know why they are very much in Demand

Also this one has a curved body and quartersawed neck. So yes they are worth it. Bought this one for 590,00 i don't think you can buy anything new that beats the feel and quality these kind of guitars give

I have a "custom" (off brand) strat from Japan from the 80s that beats my Fender usa on almost every point. Bought it for 200,00 Japanse guitars are awesome. But going up in price fast.

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

A tremsetter is for bridge stability. So notes don't go out of tune when you bend the strings with your fingers.

As a bonus it helps return the bridge to a neutral position. There are problems with this because the spring tension is so low, it can't always return the bridge back. Unless you crank in the screws and make it a STIFF whammy bar. That is no fun. I like dive bombs with a wiggly bar that is easy to flatten.

Ibanez made good instruments years ago. The Ibanez Mikro Bass is terrible. String buzz on the lower frets is so bad. Is that supposed to be a kids toy? I have no experience with Ibanez post 2000.

Now, I'm gas'n for a cheap guitar. If it sucks, I'm coming back and bitching about it.

Rules-
Nothing over $250.
No used. Open Box/B-stock/Like New is ok.
No Squier's . NONE.

what is 200,00..is that 200,000 or 200.00 which is equal to 2o0o0o0o0

 

[FrankD77]

I've looked at the tremsetters but never really took the step. It's not something that bothers me but now I want to try it

In the 200 range no idea.
I mostly look if they are made in Japan and if they are not above 200 i take the gamble.

On most you can tell from the neck plate in which factory they were build. At least that's what they told me

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

Watch the first 50 seconds and it explains the physics of it. Very important to understand this if you are using Floyd Rose style bridges.


At 46 seconds in he demonstrates, can you hear how much better it sounds? More in tune?

 

[FrankD77]

I know the concept
Just don't have one.

My main one is a jem v7wh ebony and i prefer to keep them original. Maybe one day in a newer one.

They also have a new tremsystem that's supposed to never have these issues or others. Believe it was introduced at namm saw a short video and that looked really like something new.

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

When I bought my Jackson it came with the guitar setup if purchased new.

 

[FrankD77]

Some newer ones have it indeed. Also saw it on the pia.

 

[Old Music Guy]

You bought that guitar with a broken head.. I am not seeing the value. Problem is I never got into cheap guitars. You think I should get one?

A brand new Jackson is like $200. Looks almost the same as the Jackson Dinky that is $2000.

Floyd Rose trem needs a tremsetter. I'll need one of those too.

I'd love to have a convo on cheap guitars. I have some real beauties that were dirt cheap. It's pert near impossible to find a USA built guitar that is worth the difference in $$$ and have any decent resale value. I have Chinese guitars, Korean guitars, Mexican guitars, Frankenstrats...
There is a lot of value if your selective.