Stetsbar and after-market tremolos?

Hi,
I am building a Tele delux style guitar, I was wondering if anyone recommend the Stetsbar style tremolo? Or would something else work better?

I've been mulling over the idea of getting an aftermarket tremolo.
One thing that irritates me about the Fender is the action going up and down as you use it.
Entertaining the idea of a 'Trem-King' as it's a lot cheaper than a Stetsbar.
The disadvantage is in the intrusive fitting it onto your guitar.

Main consideration though is 'am I really gonna be using it enough to offset the cost?'
So the mulling continues

cheers, Mark.

I’ll check the Trem King too
Cheers mark

I used a Duesenburg Bigsby style trem on my thinline tele. Better than a Bigsby !

I’ve mulled over the Stetsbar as well. I like the idea of it. They aren’t cheap though, and I’m not that much of a whammy bar user so I haven’t got around to it yet

What about routing a hole for a mustang style tremolo?
I would try this but am worried about string height and adjusting the neck pocket with a shim too much

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Originally Posted by Lokie

What about routing a hole for a mustang style tremolo?
I would try this but am worried about string height and adjusting the neck pocket with a shim too much

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I did try it with my JM-1 build.
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...=JM-1+King%27s
Maybe from using el-cheapo parts but I haven't managed to get it to work properly.
I want to get my hands on a Jazzmaster to see if this is the case.

Meanwhile it's just not used.

cheers ,Mark.

Looks cool though. Do you think it’s the cheaper parts or the setup? I’ve seen a fender custom shop interview talking about the difficulties in getting it right.

I didn’t mean to suggest YOUR setup wasn’t right before, just heard it was hard to do, sorry if it came off as rude

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Looks cool though. Do you think it’s the cheaper parts or the setup? I’ve seen a fender custom shop interview talking about the difficulties in getting it right.

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Could be either. I ran out of patience with it.

Lost count how many times I've removed the strings to test it out.
It's currently in the 'too hard' basket whilst I gird my loins for the next hair-pulling round.

cheers, Mark.

Hi Dedman,
How did that affect the string height? I feel strange putting a huge shim in the neck, could an angled headstock be a solution?

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I used a Duesenburg Bigsby style trem on my thinline tele. Better than a Bigsby !

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How did that affect bridge height?

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Originally Posted by Lokie

How did that affect bridge height?

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I used a Vibramate bridge so it was standard height and has the cut outs at the back for the strings to pass throughAttachment 31589

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I used a Vibramate bridge so it was standard height and has the cut outs at the back for the strings to pass throughAttachment 31589

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Thanks,
This has really opened a world of possibilities for me! I’m thinking Bigsby B5 or mosrite.
Thank you again.

Cheers,
Lokie

the Duesenburg version is nicer than the Bigsby. I have chinese, licenced and real bigsbys and the Duesenburg has a nicer action than any of them. The spring has a lighter touch, the arm is way more adjustable and its much much easier to string. Cost about the same as a genuine Bigsby

I've used the Stetsbar on a mates' guitar and I have to say I didn't like it. Possibly because I'm not a huge Bigsby style trem fan; I prefer locking bridges, and the price seemed a little out there for what you got, although it went on the guitar without any alteration or bother...
... and it's ugly!! :-)