Kahler bass trem install... w/ pics. : ]

McSpunckle · Post by **McSpunckle** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:37 pm

First, I drew up a template.

And here it is:

Then, I cut the template out with a jigsaw:

Intonation marks:

All drawn up on the guitar (note: That is not the real center line):

Before routing, I did a trial run on some other wood:

Dry fit after routing:

The masking tape tore up pretty bad during routing. That's why the shape's off, but it works great:

Mounted:

Proof that it all lines up:

metalmariachi · Post by **metalmariachi** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:51 pm

Nice job.
Interesting touch to the Squire.
I’ve been thinking about doing that myself.

MM

Nychthemeron · Post by **Nychthemeron** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:57 pm

I haven't seen many bass trems before, but now I think it should be standard after seeing this one! Nice work.

McSpunckle · Post by **McSpunckle** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:26 am

Nychthemeron wrote:I haven't seen many bass trems before, but now I think it should be standard after seeing this one! Nice work.

If they were, nobody would buy Daddario or Ernie Ball strings. Ever. :omg:

Thanks for the complements. :love:

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