Do they still make Kahler tremolo?
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Do they still make Kahler tremolo?
Today, Kahler no longer produces fulcrum-based tremolos. Neal Moser offers Kahler bridges on many models, and the Jackson and ESP Custom Shops currently offer Kahlers as a custom option.
Can you lock a Kahler tremolo?
Kahler have updated their tremolo systems to include a locking grub screw, allowing the tremolo to be disabled for string changing or playing hardtail styles. This isn’t designed to be accessed during performance as it requires an Allen key, but it is a useful and practical update nonetheless.
Is Kahler better than Floyd Rose?
In short: Floyd Rose double-locking tremolos are more popular in general and more widespread in different genres whereas Kahler is more popular in metal genres. However, Floyd Rose licenses their system for manufacturing by many different entities.
How does a Kahler tremolo work?
Because of its sheer mass, the Kahler has a desirable sustain and works very well. Its tremolo is cam-oriented: a single cylindrical cam rotates within the housing. It can be best described as a moving tailpiece in which the strings pass through rollers on the saddles that don’t bear any friction.
What guitars have a Kahler tremolo?
Guitars with Kahler Tremolo Systems
- ESP LTD Glenn Tipton GT600 with a Kahler tremolo.
- The Big Kahuna by the late Leroy Beal.
- BC Rich Ironbird with a Kahler tremolo.
- Master luthier Neal Moser’s personal Wraith NT #1 with a Kahler tremolo!
- Gibson Les Paul with a Kahler tremolo!
Are Kahler bridges good?
The Kahler operates on a “cam” that turns on two ball bearings within the frame, keeping the bridge very stable, and very smooth. Another difference is that with a fulcrum bridge, the strings tip away from the pickups when the bar is depressed.
Can you replace a Floyd Rose with a Kahler?
You cannot just fit a Kahler to a guitar that was never designed for one and expect it to work. You will need to do some highly invasive and very expensive modifications that can easily go wrong and cause irreparable damage. The resale value of the instrument will be totally ruined.
Do Kahler tremolos stay in tune?
Kahler tremolo systems, when setup properly, are notorious for staying in tune no matter how you abuse them. But heavy tremolo use and carpet bombing techniques can eventually wear down even the best metals.
How do you Intonate Kahler?
Kahler: Intonation Basics
- 1) Switch to the neck pickup and max out the volume.
- 2) Tune your guitar to standard 440 tuning using an electronic guitar tuner.
- 3) Once tuned, lightly touch your finger on the small E string right over the 12th fret and strike it for a harmonic sound.
- 4) Next, actually play the 12th fret.
