Old OFR for a new OFR

[Cederick]

I have been planning on a Warmoth build but came along a, what I think, a decent deal on a Kramer Pacer Custom 1.
http://www.blocket.se/vasternorrland/Kramer_pacer_custom_46375308.htm?ca=5&w=3&last=1

Of course I assume the Floyd is in good shape, but if it turned out to be shit I guess I could replace it with a new Floyd without any hassle?

 

[fretless]

I have 2 circa '83 OFR's both came off Kramers (screw in arms). These made in Germany OFR's are super hardened steel and are so sharp they would cut right through those original trem post . IMO they are excellent trems . I also have a newer MIK FR that came on a Charvel wild card .Honestly I think it's great and have no issues with it . Hopefully it will live a long life but we'll see . And IMO the Schaller FR's are excellent . I would not hesitate to put one on a build . I did change one of the OFR's blocks (42mm) to a slightly shorter 37 mm block and went big as well . with the recessed route of the Warmoth body the original mm block stuck out a wee bit. Also stock vintage OFR's were 10" radius and may or maynot need to be shimmed for a more modern 16" radius


the one installed has original saddles which could crack/break when the user over tightened , the other one has replacement Schaller saddles that are rounded over on the back . They fit and work perfectly though .


the original block is the tallest one (42mm), which originally was on a Kramer and was not recessed . The smallest one (32mm) is too small and must be for a much thinner body like a Ibby perhaps.





perfect  :headbang:

still allows for pull ups , like I need that  :guitarplayer2:

I do very much like the big block upgrade and still need to slap one on my Charvel .

 

[Cederick]

Ok then I know I probably wouldn't have to change if I got one hehe

 

[JCizzle]

Nice brass.  :laughing7:

 

[Cagey]

still allows for pull ups , like I need that  :guitarplayer2:

Not too many need to pull up, but it's good to have the room in case you want to warble or do some wild swings. Ritchie Blackmore was a good one for grabbing the wang bar and just jerking it around like an adolescent monkey in heat - you can hear it most on "Highway Star" - and you can't do that if the block wants to hit the body.

 

[fretless]

still allows for pull ups , like I need that  :guitarplayer2:

Not too many need to pull up, but it's good to have the room in case you want to warble or do some wild swings. Ritchie Blackmore was a good one for grabbing the wang bar and just jerking it around like an adolescent monkey in heat - you can hear it most on "Highway Star" - and you can't do that if the block wants to hit the body.

very true and I'm actually guilty , I do sometimes pull up on it  :headbang1:  :icon_biggrin:

 

[DangerousR6]

still allows for pull ups , like I need that  :guitarplayer2:

Not too many need to pull up, but it's good to have the room in case you want to warble or do some wild swings. Ritchie Blackmore was a good one for grabbing the wang bar and just jerking it around like an adolescent monkey in heat - you can hear it most on "Highway Star" - and you can't do that if the block wants to hit the body.

Let's not forget about Vai...He's quite the Floyd wanker too... :icon_biggrin:

 

[Cagey]

Yeah, I know he is. Oddly enough, for as technically proficient as he is, I manage to forget about him most of the time. He's just not very musical to my ear. I listen to something he does and think "Wow. That took some serious skill." Then I never want to hear it again. Same with most of Malmsteen's stuff. If you know anything at all about guitar, you can't help but be amazed at what he's doing, but it's not very satisfying. Satriani's the guy if you want technical prowess and music. I could listen to his stuff every day.

 

[DangerousR6]

Yeah, I know he is. Oddly enough, for as technically proficient as he is, I manage to forget about him most of the time. He's just not very musical to my ear. I listen to something he does and think "Wow. That took some serious skill." Then I never want to hear it again. Same with most of Malmsteen's stuff. If you know anything at all about guitar, you can't help but be amazed at what he's doing, but it's not very satisfying. Satriani's the guy if you want technical prowess and music. I could listen to his stuff every day.

True..

 

[alterbridgefan]

Yeah, I know he is. Oddly enough, for as technically proficient as he is, I manage to forget about him most of the time. He's just not very musical to my ear. I listen to something he does and think "Wow. That took some serious skill." Then I never want to hear it again. Same with most of Malmsteen's stuff. If you know anything at all about guitar, you can't help but be amazed at what he's doing, but it's not very satisfying. Satriani's the guy if you want technical prowess and music. I could listen to his stuff every day.

OMGCAGEYIAGREEWITHYOU!!!!!!!!!!

First time I can remember.. :laughing7:

 

[AutoBat]

Satriani, Vai, and Malmsteen in the same discussion?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs70RPZw8-4
(with Billy Sheehan)

 

[stankybudz]

Yea satriani is the man for sure!  arty07:

 

[Strat Avenger]

Yeah, I know he is. Oddly enough, for as technically proficient as he is, I manage to forget about him most of the time. He's just not very musical to my ear. I listen to something he does and think "Wow. That took some serious skill." Then I never want to hear it again. Same with most of Malmsteen's stuff. If you know anything at all about guitar, you can't help but be amazed at what he's doing, but it's not very satisfying. Satriani's the guy if you want technical prowess and music. I could listen to his stuff every day.

I feel exactly the same way about Vai, although I love his playing (and tone) on the DLR albums, and I also absolutely love "Building The Church", and "Sweet Surrender". He definitely has the ability to be "musical", but I think he just gets bored with it.