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1984 Gibson Explorer III Schaller/Gibson Tremolo help needed

samdjr74

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Hello All,

I have an 84 Explorer with the Gibson branded Schaller Master Tune vibrola set up. I'm missing the trem arm and need to fabricate a new one. Problem is I have no idea what the end that goes into the trem looks like. Does anyone have one of these setups that might be able to share a few pictures of their trem arm/bar?

Thank you,
Sam

This is the trem in question

https://reverb.com/item/14891668-gibson-master-tune-vibrola-tremolo
 

wmachine

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I thought for a sec I could help you, but mine ('79 E2) has a Gibson branded Kayler.

Carry on!

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samdjr74

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Nice! Gibson had all kinds of wild designs in 1984. I don't know if that one was part of the "designer series" or not.
Thanks! It's definitely different. But it sounds great. If I could get that trem to work right it would be perfect. And honestly it does work but I need the arm to use it. As far as being part of the designer series, it might be. I've never seen an ad showing that particular finish but it's the right time frame.
 
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