Shaller Vs. OFR trem

Se7enMeister · 06-08-2008, 07:05 PM

which trem is better? i am building my own guitar and cant descide between them

jaxadam · 06-08-2008, 07:18 PM

I like both. I would probably lean towards an OFR, though, since that has been what I've been used to for the past 15 years or so.

Schaller are very nice as well, but I think they have a little bit of a different sound than an OFR.

djpharoah · 06-08-2008, 09:10 PM

OFR is you can since its manufacturing process is better.

yellowv · 06-08-2008, 11:02 PM

I have and love both. I actually prefer the Schaller. I like it's looks and the little bit of warmth it adds to the tone better. True the Floyd is a bit better made but either one would last 20 years so that is really a non-issue.

Toshiro · 06-09-2008, 12:45 AM

The only real issue with the Schaller trem is that the intonation screws have a tendency to strip. Other than that both are great trems.

Ryan · 06-09-2008, 03:23 AM

I have a Schaller on my Charvel. Totally solid hardware. Love it.
I think iirc, they were actually manufactured in the same German factory as the OFRs.

blackrobedone · 06-11-2008, 09:23 AM

Schaller has always had smoother operation in my experience. I can't speak for a tonal difference between the two. I think most Ibanez trems are better than OFRs also.

LordGrendel · 06-11-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackrobedone

Schaller has always had smoother operation in my experience. I can't speak for a tonal difference between the two. I think most Ibanez trems are better than OFRs also.

...Hit the nail on the head for me...

eaeolian · 06-11-2008, 11:40 AM

I prefer the OFR, since it's construction is a tad better, although there's really not much difference...

06-08-2008, 07:05 PM	#1
Se7enMeister RG1572 or Apex 2? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 550 Main Seven: sold it Main ERG: ESP MHB-400 Rig: ENGL head Mesa cab Thanked: 43	Shaller Vs. OFR trem which trem is better? i am building my own guitar and cant descide between them "There's a party in Zepp's mouth and everyones coming" Origanally posted by Variant - Pulled from the river Styx, the mighty black oar of doom in hand! I certainly would not call this particular guitar an "axe" more like a club. Noodles' KxK would run through an emo, spilling his insides for a quick death, this blunt mace would bludgeon the unfortunate effeminate soul, breaking bones, and causing internal bleeding to lead only to a slow, painful death

06-09-2008, 12:45 AM	#5
Toshiro Lazy Basterd Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 4,496 Main Seven: Schecter C7 Blackjack Rig: Laney GH50L & GT8 Thanked: 11	The only real issue with the Schaller trem is that the intonation screws have a tendency to strip. Other than that both are great trems. Um, Like Sound Files and Stuff ^_^ oh yeah, and some crappy videos too!

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06-08-2008, 07:18 PM	#2
jaxadam ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 649 Real Name: Adam Main Seven: JC 8527, HRG4-BX Rig: Mesa stuff Thanked: 8	I like both. I would probably lean towards an OFR, though, since that has been what I've been used to for the past 15 years or so. Schaller are very nice as well, but I think they have a little bit of a different sound than an OFR.

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djpharoah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,814 Real Name: Mesh Thanked: 195	OFR is you can since its manufacturing process is better.

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yellowv Loomis Brotherhood Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S. Florida Posts: 1,460 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: Schecter Loomis Sig. Rig: Line 6 Thanked: 36	I have and love both. I actually prefer the Schaller. I like it's looks and the little bit of warmth it adds to the tone better. True the Floyd is a bit better made but either one would last 20 years so that is really a non-issue.

06-09-2008, 03:23 AM	#6
Ryan Hylian Metal Master • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Farthest Outpost Posts: 4,492 Main Seven: RG9147 Main ERG: RG7421XL Rig: Engl -> Mesa Thanked: 61	I have a Schaller on my Charvel. Totally solid hardware. Love it. I think iirc, they were actually manufactured in the same German factory as the OFRs.

06-11-2008, 09:23 AM	#7
blackrobedone ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: huntsville, al Posts: 113 Main Seven: Ibanez RG Main ERG: My schlong Rig: VHT Pittbull/K 100 Thanked: 3	Schaller has always had smoother operation in my experience. I can't speak for a tonal difference between the two. I think most Ibanez trems are better than OFRs also.


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