What guitar did I get?

[Nightbat]

Looks like a Takeuchi Lo-Pro
I'm not even sure if that would fit in a FR/Schaller cavity with its baseplate

[straycat]

Nope trem base plate is different.

[alphadog808]

ok ok, how about any of these? As you can tell, I'm looking for a chrome one... Thanks in advance for the help, there are so many different trems, I don't know how you guys know what will/won't work!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140872146138...84.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160907338965...84.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130790046630...84.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130608229977...84.m1423.l2649

[xenophobe]

If you want a Chrome Schaller, you're going to have to pay a lot for it. The links you posted are for the knock-offs.

[alphadog808]

If you want a Chrome Schaller, you're going to have to pay a lot for it. The links you posted are for the knock-offs.

Hmm..but will they fit and work decently? I highly doubt this guitar will end up being my #1, so it doesn't have to be the absolute best in parts...but then again, I don't want to waste my time/money on stuff like overlord of tone stuff from china..haha

[xenophobe]

Yeah, a Schaller Floyd or JT590 will absolutely fit. You can get a JT590 for $50-$75 or so. They're black though. I'm not sure what else will fit. Maybe someone else can help you with that.

[decadence5423]

The low profile ones (like the second link) will not fit that route. Does anyone have the dimensions on that route? I think it's similar to the one in my older Jackson import and I have an OFR in it. The locking screw for the low E is a little too long. But its not really a big deal because I just don't go crazy with the trem and I could probably cut the screw down if I really wanted to, but I'm lazy. If this is the case you could get a Floyd Rose special. I really don't recommend spending any less on a trem unless you want to block it and not use it.

[dvscool]

This is what you want dude. I'm in the same boat as you. I'm ordering one shortly.

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,...plete_Set.html

[xenophobe]

^ that's exactly what you want... if you want Chrome, that's your only real alternative I think.

Here's a black one for $79 used:
www.ebay.com/itm/150929735821

[alphadog808]

Ok, I think I got it. Thanks guys. Maybe have to suck it up if I want chrome.

[xenophobe]

If you don't have any experience with that trem you should be happy with the Schaller. The only difference from an OFR is that it has a cast baseplate (not crappy like the JT6) and short string clamp screws. All the other hardware is identical, as they're made in the same German factory with the same parts as the OFRs. I actually prefer them over OFRs. It's a quality unit. The only thing better, IMO, is the Gotoh.

[alphadog808]

Ok, sorry yet another question...nut sizes...do I need a R2? Or does it matter on the guitar? Man, I didn't realize how much crap there is to these dang floyds.

EDIT...I forgot I have the nut from the guitar and it says R4 on the bottom. The piece is 44mm long...so the bridge doesn't care which nut I use/have?

[Devotee]

If you don't have any experience with that trem you should be happy with the Schaller. The only difference from an OFR is that it has a cast baseplate (not crappy like the JT6) and short string clamp screws. All the other hardware is identical, as they're made in the same German factory with the same parts as the OFRs. I actually prefer them over OFRs. It's a quality unit. The only thing better, IMO, is the Gotoh.

Wow i didn't know that, that's cool! Schaller Floyds are definitely excellent units.

As for the nut, you'll need to measure the nut width and look at this chart: http://www.floydrose.com/bridges/nut...o_nutsizes.php

[xenophobe]

R2 or R3 will work fine on most Jackson and Charvel necks.