Differences between KAHLER and FLOYD Rose type bridges ?

darren · 05-08-2007, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the correction!

Sebastian · 05-09-2007, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durero

Darren summed it up for sure.

One minor correction is that the Kahler Hybrids are designed to be locked in a fixed position with a small hex-screw, or left free floating. There's no down-only mode.

Oh.. thats god...

Pauly · 05-20-2007, 10:38 AM

Hmm I've yet to try a Kahler, intriguing.

distressed_romeo · 05-20-2007, 11:22 AM

Hmmmm...I'd be up for trying a Kahler sometime, as they sound like they'd be perfect for me, but I've never actually seen a guitar with one, let alone played it...

distressed_romeo · 05-20-2007, 11:25 AM

Question...would it be possible to swop a Floyd-rose trem for a Kahler without hacking up the guitar?

Durero · 05-20-2007, 01:17 PM

Probably best to email Kahler directly to ask this.

I'd guess that the models that mount on two posts would be closest to Floyd-swapping compatibility, although Kahlers don't need nearly as much routing underneath as floyds or any other traditional fulcrum-type trems.

Cancer · 05-20-2007, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by distressed_romeo

Question...would it be possible to swop a Floyd-rose trem for a Kahler without hacking up the guitar?

I believe you would have to remove a little bit more from the topside to accomodate the Kahler, but what I've seen is Floyd cavities being filled with a woodblock and then the the Kahler is installed. Gilbert had this done to one of his early PGM's I think.

HamBungler · 05-22-2007, 07:58 PM

Kahlers are amazing vibrato units. Smoothest I've played, alongside a Wilkinson bridge. I tried one on a Peavey Tracer at Sam Ash up in Cleveland...man, do I wish I would have bought it!

Durero · 05-22-2007, 09:17 PM

^ +1 they're super smooth & easy trem action

Scott · 05-22-2007, 09:21 PM

Kahler likes lefties.

That's the main difference

05-20-2007, 10:38 AM	#13
Pauly Not so local lefty Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orpington, SE London, UK Posts: 3,178 Real Name: Paul Main Seven: Feline Custom 7 RG Thanked: 22	Hmm I've yet to try a Kahler, intriguing. Lefty Musketeer

05-20-2007, 11:22 AM	#14
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05-22-2007, 07:58 PM	#18
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05-08-2007, 10:36 PM	#11
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 7,829 Main Seven: OMFG! EBMM JP7 Main ERG: Agile Intrepid Standard Rig: GT6PowerBlockThiele Thanked: 40	Thanks for the correction!

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distressed_romeo I R not Chthulu... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Albion Posts: 9,535 Real Name: I have many... Main Seven: C7 Hellraiser Main ERG: Aria bass tuned in fifths Rig: POD v2.0 Thanked: 198	Question...would it be possible to swop a Floyd-rose trem for a Kahler without hacking up the guitar?

05-20-2007, 01:17 PM	#16
Durero prototyping... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 3,684 Real Name: Leo Pedersen Main Seven: Raven 7 - my design Main ERG: Ergo 10, Ergo 9, Stick 8 Rig: 2101LTD>TS100>2x1936 Thanked: 36	Probably best to email Kahler directly to ask this. I'd guess that the models that mount on two posts would be closest to Floyd-swapping compatibility, although Kahlers don't need nearly as much routing underneath as floyds or any other traditional fulcrum-type trems.

05-22-2007, 09:17 PM	#19
Durero prototyping... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 3,684 Real Name: Leo Pedersen Main Seven: Raven 7 - my design Main ERG: Ergo 10, Ergo 9, Stick 8 Rig: 2101LTD>TS100>2x1936 Thanked: 36	^ +1 they're super smooth & easy trem action

05-22-2007, 09:21 PM	#20
Scott Aye. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 5,402 Real Name: James Doohan Rig: Transporter Thanked: 41	Kahler likes lefties. That's the main difference


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