I have one  run the strings through the eye of the ball end.
A 1967 USA Kalamazoo made, Wilshire.
The only change I've noticed so far is the planned frets, otherwise everything is original.
(except the strings: A crappy buzz in 9-42 string gauge that disappeared with a good 10-52, my favorite.)
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There's something that bothers me about the Maestro, though I love the way it looks.
Its system requires me to pass the strings above the swivel bar. Therefore, the angle of the strings at the abr1 saddles is virtually zero. This causes many inconveniences such as "heaving ropes" when my playing goes crude or inaudible amplified vibrations but somewhat unpleasant sensation.
The first solution that came to my mind is to flip the swivel bar 180° to pass the strings under it and by this way, lower the strings. But after removing the trem*o*tone, I quickly realized I couldn't do it without a little knowledge about the system itself. I need tips to remove it for example.
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Has anyone already done this - flipping the swivel bar ?
Any ideas?
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BTW, a friend suggested to buy a schaller stm bridge, because according to him, strings are better anchored in the saddles.
Epiphone Wilshire 1967
in Epiphone Electrics
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