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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
« Reply #45 on: Time Format »

Hey RG, yeah but there's usually 5 small holes for the the spring ends (like the old one next to it in the pic), the big brass block has a plate with 2 allen bolts, how do the springs attach ? (e.g. under the plate and it's there to clamp them in ?). Actually thinking about that makes sense, going for max sustain and ensure spring ends stay firmly attached, I ask because I've not seen that before.
When I put a new brass sustain block on my Schaller lic FR (in my Tele) I was pleasantly surprised that it all lined up perfectly (lifes good LOL). I also put in some saddle shims coz the tele's FB radius is sharper (smaller circle), something I hadn't considered when I bought the Schaller and did all the routing to make it fully floating and flat with the top. Ther original sustain block pocked out the back a bit (I could whammy with my belly LOL), new one is the correct depth (shorter) and brass. My Anderson came with FR and brass block, all I've had to do with it is set it up and restring it, dream guitar... I put in a trem setter and moved the LH strap thingy from back of neck (ala SG) to normal strat spot on top pointy bit.

There is a cover covering the spring holes man, that fits on to stop the spings coming out.  I have saw it on other custom susatin blocks.
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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
« Reply #46 on: Time Format »

Cool, makes sense (I suspect it's also to keep the springs tightly coupled with the block and enhance sustain and reverb from the springs (as in 44 years I've never come across a spring letting loose at either end), so my take but thanks for the info).
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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
« Reply #47 on: Time Format »

I stuff my springs with sponge to stop all that ringing  :)

never realised about the coupling effect but I expect it works that was also as you say.

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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
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This is why I asked about how much sustain you want, when your doing big bend bluesy rock solos (nice delay/reverb) all this stuff makes sense (like Santana), when your playing tight fast metal, is that what you want/need ?? But given your a one guitar band, it can help ?? my thoughts..
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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
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The holes for the springs are underneath that metal plate.
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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
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This is why I asked about how much sustain you want, when your doing big bend bluesy rock solos (nice delay/reverb) all this stuff makes sense (like Santana), when your playing tight fast metal, is that what you want/need ?? But given your a one guitar band, it can help ?? my thoughts..

Yeah that's why I want the big blocks, for more more more more more more. 

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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
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...Fender MiM FR Strat....

Is that a mid/late 90s HSS Strat w/ fotoflame finish and Floyd Rose II or the HSS with the rev headstock?? Post some pics....
Ignore the text on any of the pics, that was for the guy wh was buildng the block and then ripped me off in the end.







this one I was telling him the block came to far forward

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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
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Wow RG, big chunk of brass, I'm sure it has some effect, but how much ??
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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
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Wow RG, big chunk of brass, I'm sure it has some effect, but how much ??

No mate, that never worked out, it never fit, not even close which is why I got ripped off in the end.  The guy from Killer Guitar Componenets was trying to make me a custom block because my licenced Floyd that fender stock as standard on their fat strats with Floyd rose bridges has weird screw size and hole alignment.  The screws are closer together and smaller than regular FR's and weirdly most other licenced FR's use standard measurements same as the original.  At least 4 others guitars I have with Licenced FR's are all interchangeable with Schaller or Original Floyd Rose components.  I have been trying to get a block for this guitar for years.

SC pointed me in the direction of a guy he knows of ebay who has made blocks for him.  Still need to check it out.  Looking forward to the brass.
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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
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I changed the block on the Schaller lcnd FR in my tele recently, to a brass block (I basically needed it shorter (original block was pocking out the back of the guitar LOL, I now know they come in different depths  :facepalm: )). Bummer the holes don't align for you (and you sent him the measurements WTF), like your other ones, the Schaller holes were perfect for the licn replacement block, I also put in some saddle shims as the tele has a smaller radius. I got bits from here (http://axcessories.com/categories.asp) if that's any help.
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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
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yeah height is one commone measurement.  They come in 32 37 and 42mm blocks.  Mine would all be 32mm since they're all strats.  When I get a block madE I will post the results.  I will more than likely custom design it and give the spec to who ever is making is.  There is room in the cavity that wouldn't be used up by a standard block so I can add more mass to a custom design for those spaces and make sure I still can dive b*mb.

My idea was to gradually stick stuff on my existing block, making it bigger and I can build it up until it's too big.  I was going to use cardboard and tape layers cut to shape for it increasing thickness gradually and width.  Will let you know results.
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Re: NGD and pickup suggestions
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I think I'm running 37mm in tele now, used to be 42 (works for Les Pauls ??)
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