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Originally Posted by Durero
..it's very similar to the Ibanez Zero-Point system, they both use a layer of cushioning material so that when the tone block meets the back-stop bar there's little or no contact sound.
Having tried it I wouldn't expect to hear any clicks when the bar meets the zero-point unless you remove the cushioning material and set the trem action at maximum stiffness.
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Sounds quite sane. They should've mentioned the cushion; guess many will ask the question of possible zero-point noises.
Another look revealed they do use pins, not rollers. Looks like graphite pins, not polymer, still not sure. though.. First time I've seen a whammy working with strings gliding over fixed points.
This is exactly what I discussed with Graphtec (very good customer support BTW), though not having my system at hand of cause they couldn't promise strings would have a perfect glide over their teflon impreganted polymer saddles.
Guess I'll make the order to see. I'm considering D'Addario HSR semi-polished wound lower strings to ease slipping over those saddles.
I mention this as it may be of interest for use with the Trem King whammy - they do mention potential string wear on the saddle pins over time..