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DIY Tremolo

I got to play with a Floyd rose the other day and it was incredible. I need to be able to build some kind of tremolo bridges. I know I could buy them, but I know I don't have to explain why I want a way to make them. I've seen a few whammy bars on boxes, but they usually seem to just look cool. Any and all ideas welcome; I'm not scared of failed experiments.

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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on March 9, 2014 at 5:28pm

I did one with a rat trap, worked out great

Permalink Reply by Better Trees on March 9, 2014 at 5:42pm

I have a bunch of those laying around. I'll mess with them.

Permalink Reply by Roosterman on March 9, 2014 at 10:55pm

I am working on a trem design right now that should be in production very soon....

Permalink Reply by Better Trees on March 10, 2014 at 1:31pm

Do tell. Unless it's secret.

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