Guitar parts forum

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. WTB Kahler Trem arm for 82 Gibson Futura
    J. Regenold

    Need an arm, chrome or gold. Its all my guitar needs to
    be back to original. Currently am using a fender arm on it.

    Thanks,
    J.R.

  2. Kahler Bass Tremolo
    Andy Spicer

    I’ve been listening to Victor Wooten for quite some while now, and I have been attempting (emphasis on attempting) to duplicate some of his techniques and sounds. I’ve been playing with harmonics a bunch, but I need that tremolo for my bass so I can play with the notes. If anyone can give me a lead on a Kahler bridge (Victor Wooten style), or can give me leads to Pork Products, I would be very greatful. Thanks!

    1. Re: Kahler Bass Tremolo
      Jerome

      Hi Andy,
      Pork Products website is: http://members.home.net/porkproducts/home.html .

      – Jerome (http://www.jrbass.cjb.net)

      : I’ve been listening to Victor Wooten for quite some while now, and I have been attempting (emphasis on attempting) to duplicate some of his techniques and sounds. I’ve been playing with harmonics a bunch, but I need that tremolo for my bass so I can play with the notes. If anyone can give me a lead on a Kahler bridge (Victor Wooten style), or can give me leads to Pork Products, I would be very greatful. Thanks!

  3. Finding Kahler locking nuts
    Bobby Swigart

    Is Kahler still in business? And if so…who is the distributer. I’m a repair tech & builder with a few customers interested in kahler parts. Can you help? Thanks, Bobby (SaddleShoe Guitars)

  4. need to ID strat style body
    G. Voorhees

    Hi. I’ve got a strat style body that is not a Fender product. I want to get a pickguard for it but have no idea who manufactured the body.The cut outs for pots and toggle are in the back. The jack is on the lower side. A stock strat pickguard dosen’t come close to matching. It had no pickguard when I took possesion of it. So I guess what I need is at least a list of replacement body manufacturers. Any Ideas?

  5. need to ID strat style body
    G. Voorhees

    Hi. I’ve got a strat style body that is not a Fender product. I want to get a pickguard for it but have no idea who manufactured the body.The cut outs for pots and toggle are in the back. The jack is on the lower side. A stock strat pickguard dosen’t come close to matching. It had no pickguard when I took possesion of it. So I guess what I need is at least a list of replacement body manufacturers. Any Ideas?

  6. rollerbridge for Epiphone DOT-335
    Ken

    Does anyone make a rollerbridge that will fit into the existing hardware on an Epiphone DOT 335? I am trying to avoid drilling.

    1. Re: rollerbridge for Epiphone DOT-335
      jjj

      : Does anyone make a rollerbridge that will fit into the existing hardware on an Epiphone DOT 335? I am trying to avoid drilling.

      try stewart mcdonald

  7. I am looking for a Bigsby type design (no holes in the top of guitar) but made with superior metal that aluminum or zinc. Any thoughts. I am temolizing an Epiphone 335 copy.

    Ron

  8. Kahler locking tremolo
    Thomas norowski

    Hi,

    I’m looking for a right-hand TREMOLO ARM for Fender Stratocaster/Telecaster (cir. 1985)
    with Kahler locking tremolo system. The tremolo arm I need is a push-in/detent style, and
    Not a screw-in type.

      1. Re: Kahler APM 3310 non-tremolo bridge
        Dannyjoe Carter

        Did you ever get a response from anyone on that damn bridge? All links I have found on the 3310 are blocked and I can’t find anything anywhere on Kahler stuff-

  9. looking for lock-nut screws w/plates for a Kahler spider.
    mike parsell

    Irecently bought a Charvel/jackson late 80’s strat w/a Kahler spider, but the lock nut screws were missing. Also did charvels come w spiders. somebody help!

  10. I have a 1978 Music Man bass guitar the body is in great shape but the neck is broken I wrote to Ernie Ball about it but they said they could not help me Im looking to buy one for it do any of you know where I might could hook up with one? thanks for your time

  11. Floyd Rose tremelo (double locking, i think).
    Ben S.

    First off i’m new to electric guitars, and haven’t dealt with tremelo’s much before. I just bought a Squier Stagemaster HH with a Floyd Rose tremelo. I think the tremelo is "double locking", but im not completely shure. Anywho, is there a way I can lock the bridge/tremelo into place (so that it won’t move).

    thanks,

    1. Re: Floyd Rose tremelo (double locking, i think).
      Roy

      In response to the Floyed rose trem if you are wanting to lock the trem like a regular bridge go to http://www.Stewmac.com and buy a Schaller tremstop its item#(#4956) its about $20.00 you mount it next to the trem arm and when you swing the arm down it locks the trem like a regular bridge and when you lift the arm you have your trem again and this way you dont mess up the intonation of you action or ou guitar at all.Its worth the money.
      Roy

    2. Floyd Rose information
      Daniel Suliani

      I need to buy a floyed rose tremelo liscensed by Jackson guitars and here in my country is not possible to find it.
      Please, give me some information about where I can find this kind of tremelo in my country.

      Thanks a lot.
      Daniel Suliani.

    3. Re: Floyd Rose tremelo (double locking, i think).
      Loudlove

      If you do not want it to move at all the best way is to tighten or add springs to the tremolo from the back of the Guitar, You will want it to where you have no " floating action" – this means the bridge is really touching the body of the guitar. But these "floating tremolos" really are not setup for that type of position, you will run into problems with inntonation and fret buzz. So if you insist on this you might take it to a local guitar shop to take a look at it.

      First off i’m new to electric guitars, and haven’t dealt with tremelo’s much before. I just bought a Squier Stagemaster HH with a Floyd Rose tremelo. I think the tremelo is "double locking", but im not completely shure. Anywho, is there a way I can lock the bridge/tremelo into place (so that it won’t move).

      : thanks,

  12. kahler flyer locking tremelo
    Sabine

    I have a Kahler Flyer locking tremelo set-up on my B.C. Rich and need some info.on the specs so I can set it up. Any info. or diagrams would be excellent!!

    1. Re: kahler flyer locking tremelo
      Domenick Barnes

      i need to know were i can buy a kahler tremelo for my 1994 jacson charvel flying v..i really hate the floyd rose tremelo on it so im looking to replace it..i would like to know were u bout your kahler…i would appreiciate a reply if you have the time..i think i can help you out.. thanks please email me

      1. Re: kahler flyer locking tremelo
        will

        : i need to know were i can buy a kahler tremelo for my 1994 jacson charvel flying v..i really hate the floyd rose tremelo on it so im looking to replace it..i would like to know were u bout your kahler…i would appreiciate a reply if you have the time..i think i can help you out.. thanks please email me

        i am lookin for either a kahler flyer or the kahler pro.flat mount 2300 i see esp has 1 on the jeff hannaman signiture series.but i cant find nothin anywhere can you give me any advice on the matter? thanx&talk soon.

      2. Re: kahler flyer locking tremelo
        Clark

        The Only Place You Might Be Able To Find One Is EBay Or Something Like It The Company Just Isn’t Making Them Anymore
        What I’ve Been Told Is There Making Golf Clubs And Shit Like That So Sorry.

  13. Schaller 496-5 Bass Bridge
    Kevin Hartle

    I am thinking about buying a Schaller 496-5 Bass Bridge. Can anyone tell me what the minimum and maximum adjustment height is (i.e. the height over the rollers) and the recommended depth for routing into the body?

  14. Shaller vs. Fender Floyd
    Colin

    WHat’s the differance between a Schaller Floyd Rose and a Fender of other than the "licensed" text on it. I have heard that the Schaller Floyd is "EXACTLY" the same as the "original". Is this true? Please email me. Also where the Jackson Floyds made by Schaller considered "original" floyds?

  15. Need pickguard for Gibson L-7 cutaway
    John Wagner

    Anyone have a stock pickguard for an acoustic L-7C, preferably with mounting hardware? Let me know–and thanks!

    John
    Sacramento

    1. Re: Need pickguard for Gibson L-7 cutaway
      Steve Brooks

      If you are not looking for original parts I just had my L-7 set up with repairs, refret and a pickguard with pickup and controls at Guitar Workshop in Sacramento. 33rd and J, – 444-6555. I can send you a photo attachment if you like.

      : Anyone have a stock pickguard for an acoustic L-7C, preferably with mounting hardware? Let me know–and thanks!

      : John
      : Sacramento

      1. Re: search mp3
        eski TACli

        pop3 emailin var mý sýký?
        nerdeyse 4mb çünkü

        : I’m looking for "danza mora" mp3 from Fransisco Tarrega..If you send me I will be very glad. Thanks.

  16. Floating tremelos
    carl billington

    I’m playing a standard Jackson with a floyd-rose and recently stuck on a mixed set of srtings (thin gauge high-end, thick gauge low-end) and have had to tune a step flat as I cannot balance the tensions otherwise. Have played with the springs under the plate a bit.
    Am wondering if floating tremelos aren’t intended for heavy string gauges, or have I overlooked something?

    1. Re: Floating tremelos
      Anonymous

      I had the same problem with my Ibanez tah has a floyd rose locking-trem. I tried putting higher gauge strings on it and when i tried to tune it to standard tunning the trem would pull up. So I took it to my neares Ibanez dealer and they put an extra spring in the back and re-tuned it for me and I’ve had heavy gauge strings on it since and it has been fine so you should do the same thing with your Jackson.

    2. Re: Floating tremelos
      ADH

      Yes, a good guitar tech can set-up a Floyd for a custom set of strings (Heavy top, Light bottom). This is a pretty standard thing. You have to set the intonation (with the saddles), the action with the top mounts (wood screws) and the trem should be leveld with the springs in back. Go to the JacksonGuitars website, they have a pretty good tech page on Floyd set-ups.

  17. 1969 ebo gibson
    ronnie tucker

    i need the bottom end or the bridge, for this guitar and the anchor bolts that come with it, do you know where i could get this?

  18. help me?!?!
    john crowley

    does anoyone here no where i can find gibson stop bar tailpiece and tune o matic bridge that will thread into my les paul…. like schaller because gotoh wont thread and wont cut it….. if u can help me please do your assistance will be appreciated.

    1. Re: help me?!?!
      Bill

      : does anoyone here no where i can find gibson stop bar tailpiece and tune o matic bridge that will thread into my les paul…. like schaller because gotoh wont thread and wont cut it….. if u can help me please do your assistance will be appreciated.

      Try Warmouth. It’s a company in Puyallup, WA who specializes in parts and custom bodies/necks. They’re great. If they can’t help, try Stewart MacDonald. Both companies have websites.

  19. music man bass custom pickguard
    mike potts

    I am customizing a new Music Man Stingray 5. I have located a
    graphite neck from Status and replacement pickups and electronics
    from Seymor-Duncan. In addition to the humbucker at the bridge
    I’d like to add a J-style pickup in the neck position without
    cutting into the original pickguard. I have yet to find a company
    that either produces or will custom make a pickguard that will
    accomidate the additional J pickup. Please e-mail me any info that
    might help.

  20. Kayler Tremelo Bridge Parts
    Gary Palmer

    I am after a "String Saddle" for the bottom string (Low E) for a Kayler Tremelo Bridge System (Screw Down Type), that I have on my 1987 G & L Skyhawk Guitar (Seriel Number: G020608)

    This string saddle, as I call it, is the small piece, through with the string is inserted on the tremelo bridge.

    I have tried a number of places in Brisbane, Australia and have been unsuccessful. I understand that Kayler are no longer around and it is difficult to get parts. Any assistance given would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers,

    Gary Palmer
    19 Gundulf Street,
    Bald Hills,
    Brisbane, Australia 4036
    32612698
    [email protected]

    1. Re: Kayler Tremelo Bridge Parts
      KM

      Kayler is still in biz and you can buy new replacement parts from them. Also new if ya want, they are starting to appear on the scene again with companies like Jackson and a couple other guitar manufact…. offering them on guitars again.

      : This string saddle, as I call it, is the small piece, through with the string is inserted on the tremelo bridge.

      : I have tried a number of places in Brisbane, Australia and have been unsuccessful. I understand that Kayler are no longer around and it is difficult to get parts. Any assistance given would be greatly appreciated.

      : Cheers,

      : Gary Palmer
      : 19 Gundulf Street,
      : Bald Hills,
      : Brisbane, Australia 4036
      : 32612698
      : [email protected]

    2. Re: Kayler Tremelo Bridge Parts
      blake taylor

      hello

      I have a peavey Tracer guitar with a Kayler tremelo on it that sounds like the one you’re talking about. I cant seem to find an arm for it. Did you ever find anywhere to get parts? I would appreciate it if you would let me know. Please email me if you know of somewhere.

      Blake Taylor

      1. Re: Kayler Tremelo Bridge Parts
        Eddy Totten

        : hello

        : I have a peavey Tracer guitar with a Kayler tremelo on it that sounds like the one you’re talking about. I cant seem to find an arm for it. Did you ever find anywhere to get parts? I would appreciate it if you would let me know. Please email me if you know of somewhere.

        : Blake Taylor

  21. Repairing Martin D-18-S
    Bob Hinkley

    I have a late 1960’s Martin D-18-S in very sad shape. It needs a new neck, fingerboard, nut, bridge, saddle, and pickguard (at least). Is it worth fixing? Where can I find parts? Who should fix it? (The factory has politely declined because it is not cost effective.) Any and all input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

  22. Floyd Rose floating tremelo
    Bill Wyant

    I have a new Ibanez Jem with the Lo-pro Edge tremelo and I think after I re-strung it the end of the thing is too far off
    the body sticking up in the air. I cranked the fine tuners down but it doesn’t seem to want to go far enough down onto the
    body. I’m playing .009 – .042 strings, so I don’t think that’s it. Any ideas? Thanks.

    Bill

    1. Re: Floyd Rose floating tremelo
      Mike Potts

      There should be a plate on the back of the guitar
      that houses the tension springs to the tremolo. Remove the
      cover and you should see 3-4 springs each hooked to phillips
      screws. Tighten each screw about one turn clockwise until
      he position of the tremolo is about level. You’ll have to
      adjust the tuning a few times during the process, but
      eventually you’ll reach the balance point between the string
      tension and the tremolo tension.

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