Markus78 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I have never had such guitar with kahler tremolo system on it. Actually it is kind of new thing for me... a while ago i didn't even know about its existence. But when I saw the system via internet and saw how it works... It seems to be amazing and smart tremolo system, i really must have one. Also I bumbed into stetsbar tremolo system which is quite intresting too. If someone has experience of these tremolo systems, i would be glad to hear comments about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I've probably owned a dozen Strats over the years. One was a blonde '77 that had a Kahler added (in the 80s of course!). It was deader than a doornail. No resonance, no twang, just a dull thud. The guitar could have been a dud to begin with but I wondered if the Kahler killed it. Kahlers are big and heavy and the strings 'top load'. As far as it being a good tremolo, yeah, I'd take one over a Floyd any day. I hate Floyds. My two cents and barely worth that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 What are you looking to do with the tremolo? Divebombs? If not, go with a Bigsby. If you want divebombs, get the Digitech Whammy pedal, way better and you don't have to deal with the BS of a trem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I put an 80's Gibson Kahler on my Joan Jett Melody Maker, and it rips . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus78 Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Thanks for your answers. :) Yeah I do divebombs and stuff like that... I have Floyd tremolo on my Jackson, but I am not so satisfied with it. It's not so comfortable and soft etc. so that's why I am looking at different direction and I believe that Kahler could be the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Thanks for your answers. :) Yeah I do divebombs and stuff like that... I have Floyd tremolo on my Jackson, but I am not so satisfied with it. It's not so comfortable and soft etc. so that's why I am looking at different direction and I believe that Kahler could be the answer. I like the Floyd Rose as well, however I have such a heavy pickin hand, that when using a Floyd I would take it out of intonation when resting it on the bridge saddles. I don't have that issue with the Kahlers.. As an FYI when stringing up a guitar fitted with a Kahler, add solder to the twisting area of the strings where the ball ends are located. This helps with keeping the guitar in tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus78 Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 I like the Floyd Rose as well, however I have such a heavy pickin hand, that when using a Floyd I would take it out of intonation when resting it on the bridge saddles. I don't have that issue with the Kahlers.. I have also noticed same thing with Floyd. As an FYI when stringing up a guitar fitted with a Kahler, add solder to the twisting area of the strings where the ball ends are located. This helps with keeping the guitar in tune. Thanks for the tip. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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