Robert S. Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Hi guys, new member with a question. I apologize if this is in the wrong area. I have a 1988 Gibson V with a Steinberger tremolo that I would like to replace with an original Steinberger trem or at the very least find the proper trem arm for. Is there a place that I can find this trem or parts? I can post pics if nessessary. Thanks for any help I can get! Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be.eM Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I have a 1988 Gibson V with a Steinberger tremolo that I would like to replace with an original Steinberger trem or at the very least find the proper trem arm for. Is there a place that I can find this trem or parts? Hi Robert' date=' on a 1988 Gibson, I'm pretty sure you've got a Steinberger KB-S Trem, like on my Gibson U2 (and several Epiphones, Hohners etc. from that decade): Steinberger KB Trem Neither Gibson nor Hohner (or others) offer replacement parts for this trem… I've asked them all. You sometimes see such a trem (or a guitar with one installed) showing up on ebay, but in most cases - the trem arm is missing and - the posts holding the moving upper part of the trem are bent. I doubt you'll find a single trem arm, but it should be simple to get one made by a friend with some metal working experience. It's just a simple rod, with a diameter of 6 mm, bent twice. No threads, nothing special. I could take a photo, if it helps. Bernd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Griff Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I too have a 1988 Steinberger equiped Gibson. An SG jr with the same trem problems. The people at the Gibson custom shop may have some leads as to where you might find a replacement. The last time I looked, I was unable to find exactly what I was looking for. The problem mine has is that the adjustment screw has become damaged and stripped the threads in the casting. This is a special 4 lead 6MM screw and IMPOSSIBLE to to repair. Replacement is the only option. A friend told me these were made by Kahler. He used to be a guitar salesman so chances are he is right. If you look at yours, does it say UNDER LICENSE on the 1st string side? I was told by an other friend that you can find these at several parts houses, but I have not had any luck. I have tried Warmoth, AllParts, etc.. If any one out there knows where we cold find this part please let us know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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