BambooKid Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Hi all, In the '80s, I bought an Invader that came with a crazy floating tremolo bridge, big chunky thing set into the guitar, that the strings fed through and wound around. I've never seen another on any guitar. Has anyone ever seen another of these? The only guess a guy in NYC once had was it was a prototype, but it had the Gibson logo on it, which would be weird for a prototype, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvar Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Hi all, In the '80s, I bought an Invader that came with a crazy floating tremolo bridge, big chunky thing set into the guitar, that the strings fed through and wound around. I've never seen another on any guitar. Has anyone ever seen another of these? The only guess a guy in NYC once had was it was a prototype, but it had the Gibson logo on it, which would be weird for a prototype, I think. pics would help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambooKid Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 pics would help Here you go! The arm is not on it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambooKid Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 mystery solved. It's a Master Tune Vibrola. Made em only in 84 or something. Really a horrible design. I had the thing locked in place because it could hold tune worth a damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottGrove Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Yep, that is what they are. They were made by Schaller. I've got one on my 1984 Challenger III, They were also found on some of the Plum Burst (purple burst) flying V's and Explorers. So, they were out for just the one year. I'm still trying to find the whammy bar for mine. It's very similar to the Floyd Rose bars of the time where Schaller also made the bars, but the Floyd bars will not fit. The shaft that goes into the trem hole is just a tad big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wessidetempest Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I have a Explorer III Custom shop with one. I like it. Not my favorite sounding guitar but I like the tremolo system the best as far as tone, etc. But. If a string breaks and you are in a live scenario, forget it. Get another guitar. It is tougher then any Schaller, Kahler, Locking whatever system. I'm actually trying to find a replacement arm which is seeming impossible. If push comes to shove I may fabricate one from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogdaddee Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've got the same set up on my '85 Invader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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