Can you remove a tremolo arm?
Can you remove a tremolo arm?
Once you’re comfortable with the way your Fender’s tremolo arm feels, you should be able to easily remove the arm and re-install the bridge. The removal and re-installation of a Stratocaster bridge will typically require that a setup is done afterward.
Are all tremolo arms the same?
Both Whammy bars and Tremolo systems have standard sizes. So you just need to check that fits your guitar. Other than that, a standard size of the whammy bar will do just fine.
Why does my whammy bar not work?
If the springs attached to the bridge are screwed in tight, you might have to press down quite firmly. How hard are you pressing down? If the springs attached to the bridge are screwed in tight, you might have to press down quite firmly.
Is whammy bar bad for guitar?
Conclusion. As you can see, whammy bars are perfectly fine. There is no any harm whatsoever a whammy bar can do to your guitar. Of course, you can notice some tuning stability issues when you use it, but it’s probably not because of a whammy bar itself.
How do you measure arm hole in tremolo?
You will need to use calipers to measure the arm or the arm hole. Measure in mm if it’s a metric tremolo or in inches if it’s USA made. You can go to any machine shop or Fastenal store for the measurement. Your arm diameter choices are generally 5mm, 5.5mm or 6mm for metric and 3/16” or 1/4” for USA.
Do whammy bars fit any guitar?
If you have a Fender Telecaster or Stratocaster, you’ll be better off letting the music store fit the whammy bar. Many whammy bars look the same, but come in different sizes and fits. Les Paul guitars require you install a tailpiece onto the bridge and body to hold the whammy bar.
What kind of arm does Callaham make?
Callaham Stainless Steel Tremolo Arm with Tip Made from turned, ground, and polished stainless steel. When combined with our Enhanced Tremolo block, our arms are nearly unbreakable. Callaham Vintage S Model “CG” Saddle Set
What are Callaham tremolo blocks made of?
Stratocaster Tremolo Blocks and Bridge Hardware Callaham Vibrato / Tremolo Enhanced Replacement Blocks All of our tremolo blocks are machined from cold rolled non-leaded U.S. steel and are threaded for 10-32 english threaded arms. Callaham Stainless Steel Tremolo Arm with Tip Made from turned, ground, and polished stainless steel.
What size pop in arm do I need for my tremolo?
For Enhanced tremolo blocks we suggest one of our three virtual pop-in arms although any 3/16″ diameter 10-32 English threaded arm can be used in our blocks. Using our enhanced block with proprietary zero-clearance bushing makes any arm virtually unbreakable.
What kind of Screws do you use for Callaham bridge?
Callaham Top Plate for Vintage S Model Bridge Precision machined from cold-rolled steel and then bright nickel plated. Height Adjustment Stainless Steel Screws The same stainless steel height adjustment screws we use in all Callaham Saddles. Will only work in saddles threaded #4-40.
