What happened to Kahler tremolo?

What happened to Kahler tremolo?

The first two bridges Kahler sold after their return in 2005 were 2410 bass tremolos. 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.

When was the Kahler Tremolo invented?

There were 2 main units; the ‘Kahler Tremolo System® ‘, invented by Gary Kahler & Dave Storey in 1979, and its predecessor, the Infamous ” Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo®” invented 2 years earlier in 1977 by none other than Floyd D Rose.

How do you Intonate Kahler?

Kahler: Intonation Basics

1. 1) Switch to the neck pickup and max out the volume.
2. 2) Tune your guitar to standard 440 tuning using an electronic guitar tuner.
3. 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. 4) Next, actually play the 12th fret.

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.

Can you change a Floyd Rose to a fixed bridge?

In order to that, you must remove the bridge and fill all the cavities with wood glue it inside but it requires extreme accuracy and it’s not really worth it. If you block your tremolo you can easily change tunings and the Floyd will not get in your way.

What is the Kahler tremolo system?

The Kahler Tremolo System is an electric guitar bridge with a cam operated vibrato arm system. The original flat mount and stud mount models were invented and patented by Dave Storey and licensed to Gary Kahler. Gary Kahler shifted his business model to making Golf clubs in the 1990s…

When did Kahler stop making the 2600 Steeler tremolo?

For a period spanning from the mid-1980s to the time when Kahler ceased production in the early 1990s, Kahler also produced fulcrum-based systems similar to the Floyd Rose brand of tremolos. The 2600 “Steeler” tremolo was licensed to Kahler by Floyd Rose during the late-1980s.

Can I mount a Kahler 2300 tremolo on a Gibson Les Paul?

Guitars that have carved tops (as opposed to flat, like the Fender Stratocaster ), such as the Gibson Les Paul, cannot properly mount the 2300 series of Kahler tremolo, and instead have to use a stud-mounted 2200 series.

When did the Kahler 2310 tremolo come out?

Aluminium cams were announced in 2004 and released in 2005. The 2310, their current OEM model, is the only tremolo to offer the aluminum cam – though parts are interchangeable – and offers brass rollers. Steel rollers can also be used. Kahler also produces a bass tremolo system.