Guitar parts forum

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While maintaining a page for Schaller parts, I found out that many people have questions I can’t answer by myself. Unfortunately, turning to manufacturer doesn’t always mean getting any reply, too…

That’s why I launched this forum and hope it may help somebody the answers he(she) needs.

I no longer run the forum, but you can discuss everything here (not Schaller’s stuff only).

There is only one but: that “everything” should be about guitar/bass or other stringed instruments building, repair etc.

369 thoughts on “Guitar parts forum”

  1. L/H Gibson Bridge wanted
    Glenn Brackenridge

    Looking for a sold cast chrome left handed bridge for a 1968 Melody Maker. The existing right hand version can’t be turned round. Copy would be OK. email me with a photo.

    2. Re: Gibson Grabber parts
      Darren

      I too am looking for a Bridge cover for a 1978 vintage piece. Can’t find any in NYC. Any info you may have would be much appreciated. Thanks!

      1. Re: Gibson Grabber parts
        Uwe Hornung

        Guess what! I’m looking for a bridge for my blue 1975 Grabber G-1 as well. So if you guys have traced a source, any info is appreciated. Danke!

  5. Any kind of floating trem
    Hot girl clock (UK)

    has anyone got a floating trem for sale by any chance, im not too botherd which one it is but i would prefer an IBANEZ LO-PRO EDGE TREMOLO & TOPLOK III
    Special boxed package set

    please contact me if you do

  6. Little black blocks in my ESP/ Floyd rose trem (need some!!!!)
    Mark

    yo,
    y;know those lil black blocks that tighten onto the string
    on a floyd rose!!! i neeeeed some
    get in touch

  7. Wanted : Kahler Spider 80's Double-Locking Trem Parts
    Eugene in the (UK)

    Hello Friends,

    I have a mid 80’s Fender with a Spider double-locking trem on it. It doesn’t seemed to be stamped with any code/part no and forgive me – my terminology and understanding of the device it limited…but I am in need of the x6 small black clamp-plates that hold the stings in the tremelo – a pole piece seems to screw in the back of each of them and they in turn sit in fixed bolt-in saddle. (I hope you guys know what I mean – mine have worn over the years as the strings have scratched and scorred them (so far I’ve been sanding them down to a smooth finish to gripp the strings and stay in tune – but now I can’t use the trem for fear of going out of tune completely 🙁 I don’t know what to do as I love my guitar and will buy more than what is necessary to put it back in original working order

    Hope you can make an old man happy and help me or send me a link to help me buy what I need

    Thank you Friends,

    Regards,

    Eugene in the UK

    1. Re: Kahler Flyer Roller saddles needed
      Scott Eivins/ AZ Guitar Repair

      : I am in need of a roller saddle (I think that’s what it’s called, a screw on part that has a brass roller on it with a sring at the base). If you have any spare parts, e-mail me at [email protected]

      : thanks

      I have a complete Kahler Flyer tremelo in gold. It’s not the prettiest thing, but it is functionally correct. Let me know if this helps.

      Scott Eivins
      A&Z Guitar Repair
      121 Femmer Dr.
      Eolia, MO 63344
      573-485-8957

  9. Wanted any Floyed Rose trems or parts
    Roy

    If anyone has any Floyed Rose style trems or parts, broken or working
    missing pieces I will buy them for a resonable price or trade I have a few guitar parts around that I am willing to trade let me know.

    Roy

  11. Locking nut screws
    Antonio Naranjo

    Where can I buy locking nut screws, I can’t seem to find them anywhere and they only sell the whole set (screws/nut/caps).Thanks in advance (Guitar:Ibanez RG320/ lo-trs II trem)

  12. Washburn XB Bantom bass EQ
    James Payne

    I am looking for a replacement EQ for my Washburn XB500 Bantom Bass. I think any XB 400, XB 500 or XB 600 EQ will work. Please email me if you think you can help. My volume pot is shot and the pan tone pot is busted from a fall.

    Thanks

  13. Kahler Locking Tremolo Bridge Parts
    Colin Jansen

    I broke one of the saddles on my kahler spider and now i need to replace it. I cant seem to get the replacements parts as i’ve been told that kahler company has wrapped up.Anyone out there with any information about where i can get the replacement sadddle or a website i can go to , please email me this information.any info would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.

    1. Re: Kahler Locking Tremolo Bridge Parts
      Colin Jansen

      : I broke one of the saddles on my kahler spider and now i need to replace it. I cant seem to get the replacements parts as i’ve been told that kahler company has wrapped up.Anyone out there with any information about where i can get the replacement sadddle or a website i can go to , please email me this information.any info would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... edzeppelin
      edzeppelin

      I have an epiphone firebird 5 and I wanted to add a tremolo to it. I also own a Jaguar and very much like it’s tremolo. So, I want some thing that performs in a similar way, ie detunes approx. 1-1/2 step and stays relatively in tune. I use heavy gauge strings (11-52) in case this is pertinent. I kinda like the gibson tremolos that come on other firebirds but was wondering if anyone out there has tried either a schaller or a les trem and what they think. I like to use very gradual pitch bends while playing chords, ala My Bloody Valentine.

      Thanks!
      ed zeppelin

  17. Ibanez ProLine1770GP Neck
    Seth

    I need to find a replacement neck for my ProLine- Or specks to dupe another models neck in it’s place. Thanks- I love this guitar, the airlines didn’t!

  18. Bridge needed for 12 string Mosrite
    Curt Wells

    Yeah, stop laughing. I know it’ll be a tough find, but there’s got to be one in a drawer somewhere- as there’s none on this guitar.

    It’s a late 60 12 string Celebrity.

    any help would be sweet.

    Curt.

  20. Epiphone 335 Dot Scratchplate and truss rod cover.
    Nigel

    I have recently bought a epiphone 335 dot in vintage sunburst and would like to change the scratchplate to white and the truss rod cover to an "E" (instead of Gibson), can you tell me where i can buy these items?

  21. Ibanez Floyd Rose Trem Arm in black needed
    Ammscray

    Hi I need a black trem arm that will fit the licensed floyd on a mid-80’s pro-line flying V randy rhoads knock-off PL1660…if anybody has one or knows where I can buy one, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance…sorry for the double post

  22. Ibanez Floyd Rose Trem Arm in black needed
    Ammscray

    Hi I need a black trem arm that will fit the licensed floyd on a mid-80’s pro-line flying V randy rhoads knock-off PL1660…if anybody has one or knows where I can but it’s greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance…

  24. neck for Martin '41 D-18
    Kirk Pittman, Jr.

    I have a well worn old ’41 d-18, sounds great, but it has a replaced neck. I’m looking for a neck in that period. Thanks, for any help. Kirk

  26. Epiphone Les Paul Custom Parts
    Sid Smith

    Need three position switch for above. Gibson L-type does not fit and Gibson straight type, the threaded shank is not long enough. Anyone advise where I can get one. It says Epiphone on the original.

  27. NEED JACKSON RR1 SCHEMATIC!!!
    Brien Nevins

    I am looking for a Jackson RR1, circa 1991 schematic. Pre-amp board, 1 volume knob, 2 tone knobs, 1 3-way switch and double humbuckers. If anyone has this, please reply! Thank you!

    1. Re: NEED JACKSON RR1 SCHEMATIC!!!
      Dominic

      Call Jackson in Texas (Corpus Christie) and ask for Kevin Easton. He’s the man!!!!

      : I am looking for a Jackson RR1, circa 1991 schematic. Pre-amp board, 1 volume knob, 2 tone knobs, 1 3-way switch and double humbuckers. If anyone has this, please reply! Thank you!

  28. kahler or washburn tremelo for les paul wanted
    Dave

    I am looking for either a kahler or a washburn "wonderbar" tremelo for a les paul . Please e-mail me if you have one to sell ! Thanks

  29. kahler parts
    rj morgan

    i need the part of the kahler tremelo system that holds the string ball or brass peice of the string to the guitar in the tail peice. this is the one that goes on the strat, but i dont think that it really matters cause strings are the same size.

      1. Re: kahler parts
        Steve Bryan

        : I need exactly the same thing, since one of them has broken. If anyone is able to help RJ, please remember of me too.

        I teach guitar at a local music store, and oddly enough, when I got to work on Thursday 9/26/02, I found that the same thing had happened to me. HELP!!! Mine is only broken on the sixth string.

        1. Re: kahler parts
          Steve Hilton

          I need the exact same thing . I thought I was on a winner with kahlerinternational sales but they have taken my money and not delivered any part. Now they are now uncontactable by email or by web site. If Scott Miller from Kahler reads this message send me the part or send the money back.
          The model I am looking for is the string connector for a Kahler Tremelo Bridge tm USA PAT 44547201 DS. If anyone out there can help us it would be much appreciated.
          Best Regards
          Steve Hilton

        2. Re: kahler parts
          Steve Hilton

          I need the exact same thing . I thought I was on a winner with kahlerinternational sales but they have taken my money and not delivered any part. Now they are now uncontactable by email or by web site. If Scott Miller from Kahler reads this message send me the part or send the money back.
          The model I am looking for is the string connector for a Kahler Tremelo Bridge tm USA PAT 44547201 DS. If anyone out there can help us it would be much appreciated.
          Best Regards
          Steve Hilton

  30. Tune-O-Matic Screws for ESP H-207
    Byron Santo

    Would anyone know where to get replacement screws for a 7-String ESP H-207 guitar. Most Tune-O-Matic screws that I have tried are to short.

    Thanks,
    Byron Santo

  31. Schaller Floating Trem
    Simon Metson

    I have a Schaller Floating Trem on my guitar. It is needing some setting up as some of the tension has been lost making tuning difficult. I have no idea what model trem it is and was wondering if Schaller had a nice site that would a. tell me what my trem was and b. tell me how to sort it out. It’s very neat, all the alan keys required for adjustment are built into it and it sits on the top of my guitar, with no routing into the body. Any help would be appreciated.
    Cheers
    Simon

    1. Re: Schaller Floating Trem
      Simon Metson

      Have since discovered that the trem is 13 years old and is certainly no longer made by Schaller. Its quite a strange design as nothing goes into the guitar, its pretty clever imho 🙂
      Cheers
      Simon

  32. locking a kahler flyer
    vnt

    i’ve got an old kahler flyer that i want to lock in place, or make the bridge as fixed as possible (i dont use the bar). any tips would be appreciated.

    1. Re: Kahler 2700 series tremolo-parts
      Axe Haven 303 428 1327

      : In the late 80`s/early 90´s I bought 2 Peavey guitars, a Vanden Berg (a sexy
      : "HeavyMetal"-thing) and a Generation (a telecaster-thing). Both with
      : installed Kahler Tremomosystem. Im somewhat satisfied with the
      : systems, BUT;
      : The stringlock-parts (3 screws and the three small "metal-plates" who
      : lock
      : the strings) has grown old, and need replacement on both of my
      : guitars. Im
      : in need of new ones. I have spend a lot of time trying to get it
      : fixed.
      : So; Please contact me if you can help/know where i can get it!
      : Thanx a lot.
      : Have a nice day.

      1. Re: Kahler 2700 series tremolo-help
        mike

        hello every 1 im mike this might sound dumb but how do i rase the action on the kahler 2700 series one string at a time cus some are lower then others and its causeing dead fret on my kramer and i cant find out how to level them out so i dont have dead frets i cant find the screws to rase it if you could help id apreacheate it thank you……mike aka warlock

        2. I replied to your post
          Anonymous

          I replied to your post earlier and told that the 2700 did not have height adjustment screws, after further examination I found them. You must determine how much you need to raise the saddle, then take the string off that particular saddle and remove the barrel where you feed the string in, pull it all the way out of the saddle, you will see the two small hex screws at the very end of the saddle where the string comes out, at the bridge point, those are the height adjustment screws, I believe this is like any thing else about a floating bridge and is a trial and error process.

          sorry about the bogus info earlier.

        3. I think you have to shim
          Anonymous

          I think you have to shim them, I have one of these and don’t see any height adjustment screws, you can buy stainless steel shim stock at any good industrial supply store.

          hope this helps

      2. Re: Kahler 2700 series tremolo-parts
        Emmanuel Pluguez

        : : In the late 80`s/early 90´s I bought 2 Peavey guitars, a Vanden Berg (a sexy
        : : "HeavyMetal"-thing) and a Generation (a telecaster-thing). Both with
        : : installed Kahler Tremomosystem. Im somewhat satisfied with the
        : : systems, BUT;
        : : The stringlock-parts (3 screws and the three small "metal-plates" who
        : : lock
        : : the strings) has grown old, and need replacement on both of my
        : : guitars. Im
        : : in need of new ones. I have spend a lot of time trying to get it
        : : fixed.
        : : So; Please contact me if you can help/know where i can get it!
        : : Thanx a lot.
        : : Have a nice day.

        what prices

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Helge Evensen
      Helge Evensen

      In the late 80`s/early 90´s I bought 2 Peavey guitars, a Vanden Berg (a sexy
      "HeavyMetal"-thing) and a Generation (a telecaster-thing). Both with
      installed Kahler Tremomosystem. Im somewhat satisfied with the
      systems, BUT;
      The stringlock-parts (3 screws and the three small "metal-plates" who
      lock
      the strings) has grown old, and need replacement on both of my
      guitars. Im
      in need of new ones. I have spend a lot of time trying to get it
      fixed.
      So; Please contact me if you can help/know where i can get it!
      Thanx a lot.
      Have a nice day.

  34. Kahler Spyder Tremelo Mounting Bolt Needed
    Zeb

    Kahler Spyder Tremelo Mounting Bolt Needed. One of mine is bent, need a replacement, have had no luck finding one at all. (This is one of the two mounting bolts that the floating tremelo rests/pivots on.

  35. Ovation Tuner Buttons
    Ron

    Can anyone help me find buttons for my Ovation Celebrity, model CC63? It’s a nylon string (classical type) guitar…tuner mechanism seems OK…button just broke. Where are they found? Thanks…Ron

  36. srry but this is another floyd rose question
    Mark

    i got an old washburn mercury mg40 with a washburn 600s floyd rose
    it was used in almost mint condition at the shop
    there is just one problem the bar it came with doesn’t really fit don’t get me wrong this floyd is gorgous no wear on the finish at all its just that the handle came from the junk bin at my music shop

    its a push in but it doesn’t "catch" if u will lol it just swings around freely and there is a huge amount of play

    this question may sound stupid but does anyone have a clue which one out of the all replacement handles my fit

    they are like 10 bucks a piece and after shipping id end up paying 20 bucks a handle until i found the right one if i even found the right one

    so if anyone knows and wants to save me a few bucks and a little time id sure appriciate the favor

    Mark

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... jazz_eddie
      jazz_eddie

      Restoring this guitar but intrigued by the trem which has through hole screws thro which the strings have been passed (one Screw missing). Also 6 black hinged cover over the saddles have screws missing. No evidence of blocks used on this Floyd Rose 600-T made under licence. Any spares sources for these or set up info Washburn do not cater for historical production on their site.

  43. Looking for a Kahler tremelo saddle for Bass........
    Fred G.Sanford

    Can anyone tell me where i can find a saddle for a Kahler tremelo for bass,i would like to convert my 4 string to a 5.havent had any luck with the links that people have posted……Thanks……. Feel free to e-mail

    1. Re: Looking for a Kahler tremelo saddle for Bass........
      Jon Hill

      I have a few Kahler Bridge saddles, but I need to know what type of bridge it is. ????
      http://www.hillinstruments.com

      : Can anyone tell me where i can find a saddle for a Kahler tremelo for bass,i would like to convert my 4 string to a 5.havent had any luck with the links that people have posted……Thanks……. Feel free to e-mail

      1. Re: Looking for a Kahler tremelo saddle for Bass........
        Fred G.Sanford

        : I have a few Kahler Bridge saddles, but I need to know what type of bridge it is. ????
        : http://www.hillinstruments.com

        : : Can anyone tell me where i can find a saddle for a Kahler tremelo for bass,i would like to convert my 4 string to a 5.havent had any luck with the links that people have posted……Thanks……. Feel free to e-mail

        Its a whammy bar,i hope im answering correctly for you.if you need a serialnumber i can get that to.Thanks

  44. Strat trem bridge
    Greg

    I’m not a tremolo player, because I bang on the guitar occaisionally so it goes out of tune when I do that. I know a lot of players put a piece of wood under the bridge. but I don’t know where? HELP!

    1. Re: Strat trem bridge
      Jon Hill

      A block of wood is not always the best solution, I would add a spring or 2 so that the bridge sits so that the back will actually rest on the guitar body. let me know if you still need this done and I can give you some more detailed instructions on how to do this. http://www.hillinstruments.com [email protected]

      : I’m not a tremolo player, because I bang on the guitar occaisionally so it goes out of tune when I do that. I know a lot of players put a piece of wood under the bridge. but I don’t know where? HELP!

  45. GIBSON LES PAUL PICK UPS YR 70 TO 72 OR SOMETHING THAT WILL FIT
    MIDWEST ROCKERR

    If any one has any pic ups of gibson yr 68 to thur early 70 please contact me I am restoring 71 custom les paul would like to keep original so feel free to contact me at this e-mail address thanks MIDWEST ROCKERR FROM THE WINDY PART OF TOWN

  47. Kahler Tremelo, Getting Strings Off
    Ryan N

    I cant seem to find any way to get the strings off!!! this seems like a dumb question, but i have done all but throw it across the room. any info helps. Thanks!

    1. Re: Kahler Tremelo, Getting Strings Off
      Jon Hill

      what type of bridge is it?, some kahlers you have to loosen the a thumb wheel screw on the back and the string comes out through the hole.

      : I cant seem to find any way to get the strings off!!! this seems like a dumb question, but i have done all but throw it across the room. any info helps. Thanks!

  48. Kahler Tremelo, Getting Strings Off
    Ryan N

    I cant seem to find any way to get the strings off!!! this seems like a dumb question, but i have done all but throw it across the wall. any info helps. Thanks!

  49. ebo?
    T.J.

    Hi, I am a wife of a guitar lover who has no idea where to start. My husband wants an ebo for his guitar but I want a good deal. Are these only for electric guitars? I feel like I’m looking under the hood of a car. Any help? He graduates May 12th and I want to get him something before then. Thanks!

    1. Re: ebo?
      Stuart L

      : Hi, I am a wife of a guitar lover who has no idea where to start. My husband wants an ebo for his guitar but I want a good deal. Are these only for electric guitars? I feel like I’m looking under the hood of a car. Any help? He graduates May 12th and I want to get him something before then. Thanks!

      I just bought two off eBay. One original 1968 for $ 500 US and one refinished 1969 for $ 300 US.
      There seems to be a good supply of them.

  50. Some good sites for ordering products guitar online, lets get them out there!
    Dave

    Can someone please gimme a list of some good sites where you can purchase guitars and guitar parts online, Australian ones, theres so many U.S. ones that cost an arm and a leg in shipping costs! It’s hard to find them in search engines i’ve only found a couple. I have found musicnet.com.au & guitarshop.com.au which are good but don’t sell everything. cheers!

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