The "Les Trem" stop-tailpiece tremolo unit

[Minneapolis Slim]

Whoa, that 335 looks great! The Les Trem seems to fit on there pretty nicely.

:mslim

 

[Eddie10]

I just bought a Les Trem for my Black Beauty. I put it on rather quickly just using the existing tailpeice bolts. Is that a mistake? Should I go ahead and screw in the bolts that were provided with the Les Trem? I notice you have two washers under yours. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[ashbass]

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[Eddie10]

Hi Ashbass...thanks for the reply and information. I can see what you are explaining. Knowing me, I will probably use the wrong bolt and strip out the threads in the guitar. Ha! I am going to do it the right way. I think it really does look beautiful on there but unforturnately and don't have the facilities to take a picture. Thanks again for the expaination.

 

[Jignant]

Jignant, I shop at Guitar Center of course! Ha ha. Seriously though, I only buy used at Johny B. Goods. Otherwise Ebay gets me my toys. Sometimes I'll buy parts from Pittsburgh Guitars or DaPra's Guitar Gallery. I'm a basement player and don't get out other than an occaisional jam at Sewickley Academy with some other teachers. What about you?

I try to shop the Mom & Pop stores as well. My dad had a guitar shop in Bethel Park in the 70's and that's where I got my collection started. I mostly shop at Vic's and Lawrence Music in Castle Shannon. I did an apprentice stint with Chris Boyle, the in-store luthier at Swissvale Music in the late 80's. Chris is a stand up guy.
Bandwise, I gig for pleasure in a band called Sweet Daddy. We do classic rock covers but unfortunately, no originals. We stay local in the South Hills and gig once or twice a month only. At 43, I am lucky to be gigging at all.

Best of luck with the setup of that trem & thanks for the pics. Good to meet ya!

 

[ashbass]

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[Jignant]

Have you been out to the Robinson shops yet? It will be interesting to see what happens between GC & Hollowood. I don't have a good feeling about Hollowood's move from the Rocks. I think it will their downfall. It's a shame that most players will forgo store loyalty and the associated benefits for a few bucks off gear. That is what will shoot Hollowood in the foot.
I would be interested to hear about your experience at Swissvale. It's the Guitar Doctor that I have heard horror stories about... :wha

 

[ashbass]

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[Jignant]

As far as I know, Johnny B Goods is still part of Hollowood. Maybe that will keep them around. Hollowood's future is pure speculation on my part. I just hate to see small shops being gobbled up by GC. I heard from friends that Hollowood is sparsely stocked at the new location. Have not been to either shop myself yet. :salude

 

[ashbass]

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[Olsen]

Hey...looks similar to the Bowen Handle from the eighties......
Had one on a Ibanez LP PF 400.Worked okay with Schaller roller bridge but left marks on top of the guitar.
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[ashbass]

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