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Installing a tremolo on the Kramer Baretta Special using the TremAlone!

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  • čas přidán 22. 11. 2022
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Komentáře • 269

  • @ILLRICARDO
    @ILLRICARDO Před rokem +24

    You are the definition of not all heroes wear capes, when I am feeling a bit more confident, I will attempt this mod!! Will purchase the temalone.

  • @GeorgeBonez
    @GeorgeBonez Před rokem +26

    I think your trem jig is really great. The only thing I think might improve it is that you could put a small 1/8 hole through the center of the removable studs. This would give you a more precise centered pilot hole to drill your stud holes.
    Just a thought. Great idea. I hope you make a million 😊

    • @GretchZ
      @GretchZ Před 11 měsíci +2

      I was thinking the same.
      It’s not hard to add such a hole, but it is a separate step, and would be a bit fiddly keeping a round, plastic thing stable and intact.
      I can think of ways, but I’m getting annoyed imagining the tedium…

    • @harleyhexxe9806
      @harleyhexxe9806 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @yantz8281
      @yantz8281 Před 7 měsíci +1

      You can probably easily drill one thru the printed plastic material.

    • @jakeqwaninne8502
      @jakeqwaninne8502 Před 6 měsíci +2

      or you could go to harbour freight and get a set of center punches for like $ 20.00 and be very precise, a vex drill bit would also work

  • @nauglefest
    @nauglefest Před rokem +7

    It's awesome that he has a Steve Vai influence and I can hear it in what he's playing on the guitar. I love Steve Vai's music.

  • @christianboddum8783
    @christianboddum8783 Před rokem +23

    I always been puzzled that Floyd Rose didn't come with something like this, or at least a template of sorts... good one!

    • @welern2liv815
      @welern2liv815 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Good on them! Made us use our brains 😉

  • @JoseFGonzalezPerez
    @JoseFGonzalezPerez Před rokem +14

    Great piece of kit!! It's very likely someone has already suggested this but here it goes: How about the Tremalone is one single piece (3D printed studs and base) and the holes on top of the studs go all the way, this way, instead of removing the 3D printed studs and drill with a big ass drill bit, you drill with a very small drill bit and the tremalone works as a guide to make sure your holes are perfectly square to the guitar body.
    Cheers!!!

    • @RC51Rod
      @RC51Rod Před rokem +2

      I came to say the same thing. 👍🏼

  • @HD28Hailey
    @HD28Hailey Před rokem +5

    Glad I stayed til the end, that’s some killer Modal stuff!!!

  • @mrax101
    @mrax101 Před 6 měsíci +1

    First of all, you are a GENIUS. The product I got from your Reverb page arrived quickly and works and looks great! This is a great idea here! I'll be watching you. I can't wait to see what you come up with next! Thanks, and keep up the good work!

  • @Magik1369
    @Magik1369 Před 5 měsíci +2

    That's a neat piece of kit you have there. Great innovation.

  • @iemon7722
    @iemon7722 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Best part was your playing .. beautiful!

  • @JamesChristopher69
    @JamesChristopher69 Před rokem +3

    You did an amazing job on this!!

  • @smokinvalves
    @smokinvalves Před rokem

    Fantastic idea. And awesome vibrato at the end, man.

  • @zenkijoe9022
    @zenkijoe9022 Před 8 měsíci +2

    IMPRESSIVE playing! Love your style. Sweet jig. I ordered a Vega bridge and locking tuners for my baretta special in candy blue. If only I’d seen this video earlier. Cheers!

  • @zk4ore
    @zk4ore Před 2 měsíci

    This was absolutely phenomenal. I honestly think I will try your product.

  • @solomonicdemons680
    @solomonicdemons680 Před 4 měsíci

    DUDE! thanks for this video. Thinking about getting another B Special and do this. Thanks again

  • @Mr.Monster1313
    @Mr.Monster1313 Před rokem

    Great video...ive been wanting one of these guitars since they came out.

  • @frayedsanity
    @frayedsanity Před 10 měsíci +2

    Wow mate your little 3d printed jigs are incredible! Amazing work! If I ever desire to "floyd" a fender one day I will definitely be buying this little setup from you!

  • @Paulo_Matos_
    @Paulo_Matos_ Před rokem

    Good work! Nice solo at the end, too! I´m subscribed.

  • @tuberocker69
    @tuberocker69 Před rokem

    Amazing invention, and great video!

  • @SergioBlanca1
    @SergioBlanca1 Před rokem

    Beautiful playing, man 🙌

  • @Guitarnivore
    @Guitarnivore Před rokem +2

    You had me at "Questionable Guitar Mods". 😁

  • @GeneSchmidt
    @GeneSchmidt Před rokem

    This is brilliant!

  • @JohnnyBeane
    @JohnnyBeane Před rokem +7

    Awesome! Love the Kramer Baretta Special guitars!

    • @majesticpbjcat7707
      @majesticpbjcat7707 Před rokem +1

      These guitars are MUH-NEEEEEE!

    • @epasternak4206
      @epasternak4206 Před rokem

      Considering it's solid mahogany body and maple neck, all for under $200 buck, it's a modifiers dream

  • @thomasshigoka5004
    @thomasshigoka5004 Před rokem +1

    That is a great idea! I’ll definitely order some next time I do a floyd swap

  • @botallica
    @botallica Před rokem

    Love your playing style

  • @Gary-xm6gc
    @Gary-xm6gc Před 4 měsíci

    Dude, that thing is awesome 👌

  • @Troubledplum7
    @Troubledplum7 Před rokem +1

    I’ve got one of these on order
    Looking forward to doing this to my Barretta
    Seems like the easiest method

  • @Lespaul13100
    @Lespaul13100 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome! Wish I had something like this years ago, when i wanted to replace my trem with a Floyd Rose! Subbed!

  • @BudoReflex
    @BudoReflex Před rokem

    Love your playing

  • @retropuffer2986
    @retropuffer2986 Před rokem +1

    Great work

  • @guitarguts666
    @guitarguts666 Před rokem

    Nice, and the cool ending too ala Vai meets Devin Townsend.

  • @Ibaneddie76
    @Ibaneddie76 Před rokem

    I commend you on a really cool invention for locating the new Tremolo studs but I'm surprised you didn't think to create a router template to perfectly rout the tremolo cavity using a proper router and router bit. It would be easy to print one of those out specially if you figured out how to create and print your first tool. Hope you don't think I'm insulting you, not at all just throwing an idea out in case you didn't already think about it. Routing with a proper template and router will produce a much cleaner cavity and preserve the paint if taped off properly. Love the upgraded Kramer, those guitars kick ass and I really like the tool you created I build guitars and would love to buy one of those! Keep up the great work man!

  • @TarynnElizabeth619
    @TarynnElizabeth619 Před rokem +13

    Every new guitar that I build, or upgrade, I use the Gotoh 1996t.! I can’t wait to see the next video.!!

    • @QGMODS
      @QGMODS  Před rokem +3

      Great trem, used it for the first time on this one, but it's a keeper for sure

  • @yantz8281
    @yantz8281 Před 7 měsíci

    what a great product

  • @NoCantsAllowed
    @NoCantsAllowed Před rokem

    Cool, original idea!

  • @texacomann
    @texacomann Před rokem

    Best System ever! Great

  • @Furiora
    @Furiora Před 4 měsíci

    Honestly, a great idea. The only thing I can think of that might make it even better is including a 12mm disk with a hole in it large enough for a center punch or a small drill bit, so those who aren't using 12mm bushings have a really easy way to mark the center for their drill bit.

    • @QGMODS
      @QGMODS  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you, and yes the new version of this already has the pilot holes

  • @extrialjr9753
    @extrialjr9753 Před rokem

    Awesome guitar and video!

  • @trinacria1956
    @trinacria1956 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice idea. Hope everyone paid attention that this is specific design to work only on this model guitar.

  • @csh9853
    @csh9853 Před měsícem +1

    Genius and affordable. Ty

  • @user-hl1yy4cx1j
    @user-hl1yy4cx1j Před rokem

    excellent video....... good Lydian Mode

  • @daneph
    @daneph Před 7 měsíci

    Great idea

  • @RC51Rod
    @RC51Rod Před rokem

    That purple gold and black look amazing though! I bought the white one with the black headstock.

  • @Ophidicus
    @Ophidicus Před rokem +2

    Can't wait to get my Tremalone from you, I am going to modify it slightly and move it back so there is no visible tremolo hole behind the Floyd, maybe 3-5mm, I know it will make the scale slightly longer than 25.5 to maybe 25.75

  • @thestrum71
    @thestrum71 Před rokem

    Ordered the Tremalone and the shims!! Can't wait to mod my Baretta!!

  • @mattdoliver1984
    @mattdoliver1984 Před rokem

    Great Idea 💡

  • @1683clifton
    @1683clifton Před rokem

    slick little jig.

  • @glenclarkchidley3637
    @glenclarkchidley3637 Před rokem

    Worth sticking around for the solo at the end.

  • @Darkslide2AR-FE
    @Darkslide2AR-FE Před rokem +3

    Very nicely done you made the swap to a Floyd Rose look so simple!

    • @Good-Enuff-Garage
      @Good-Enuff-Garage Před rokem

      how so he sanded without covering the pickup

    • @dylannnnnnnnn
      @dylannnnnnnnn Před rokem

      ​@@Good-Enuff-Garagemurder and treason! it's not the end of the world idiot 😭

  • @azlee101
    @azlee101 Před rokem

    okay... this is brilliant...

  • @yd6492
    @yd6492 Před rokem +1

    I have returned my Baretta at Thomann's when I figured out that instead putting $150 more on accessories, I could buy à B-Stock Kramer vintage for the same price ! The Kramer vintage sounds great and has a factory Floyd Rose tremolo and better locks and nuts.

  • @1980glamfan
    @1980glamfan Před rokem

    That gold trem looks great with that guitar

  • @JohnnyArtPavlou
    @JohnnyArtPavlou Před rokem

    Very nice! Μπράβο!

  • @stevestizzy
    @stevestizzy Před rokem

    1 minute in and I started looking if you are Greek.
    Bless the accent

  • @neon.replicant
    @neon.replicant Před rokem

    Awesome 🥰

  • @davespin9034
    @davespin9034 Před rokem +3

    I used this on my blue Kramer Baretta. I drilled out the bushings carefully. I used a drill press, I'd recommend anyone doing this use a drill press. I also reluctantly routed my body using a compact router. The shims work well, they should be pre-drilled to make it easier. But I'm happy with the install. A machinist can make you hard metal bushings for perfect drilling.

  • @mattganci4731
    @mattganci4731 Před 9 měsíci

    I want to give this a go one day doesn’t seem too hard and it would make the guitar a million times better

  • @SuperBeeA12
    @SuperBeeA12 Před rokem +33

    Nice idea. A few suggestions would be to elongate the mounting holes so you have the option to dial in the scale length. You could also press in some 3mm drill bushings in the pull-out studs so you can start a 3mm pilot hole and know you are drilling dead center.

    • @davespin9034
      @davespin9034 Před rokem +3

      Agreed. Could have some bushings machined easily to spec as mentioned ensuring perfect alignment. If you want double use your 3D printed studs, add a hole in yours. But for multiple use for a guitar tech I'd use a metallic material.

    • @jasonweinke2904
      @jasonweinke2904 Před rokem +1

      A great idea to an already great start to a DIY mod!!!

    • @mrbojangles311
      @mrbojangles311 Před rokem +1

      Or everyone could realize this is installed completely wrong and does not function correctly. This is NOT how Floyd Rose tremelo bridges are supposed to be mounted in the body of the guitar.

    • @davespin9034
      @davespin9034 Před rokem +1

      @@mrbojangles311 how so?

    • @jrg770
      @jrg770 Před rokem

      @@davespin9034 Well the thing is, people have been installing Two stud floating Vibratos for about 40 years so there is already proven methods to do it without this. However the previous comment by @mrbojangles311 is referring to most modern installs recessing the bridge into the body rather than surface mounting the bridge.

  • @tobiasschmuecking4958

    tasty soloing, by the way!

  • @leonskum.5682
    @leonskum.5682 Před rokem

    Neat gadget!!

  • @jwstout007
    @jwstout007 Před rokem

    Might need to make a disgusting tele build with one of these! Thank you for demoing this!

  • @kalvinmiller8233
    @kalvinmiller8233 Před 11 měsíci

    Looks cool? The a tion is so good on these neck low and no buzz at all does this raise the Acton more thanks for the vision.

  • @aandc2005
    @aandc2005 Před rokem

    That's a great tool you made! Where did you get the red tremolo from? I've been using Jackson jt580 trems which the same as a Floyd pro but way less money! Plus I like the small Allen screws that are just behind the saddles that lock down the string block's instead of going all the way through and out the back like most are

  • @drloqutis2492
    @drloqutis2492 Před rokem

    Great idea!! What was that loud hum at the end?

  • @courier11sec
    @courier11sec Před rokem

    This is a great device to facilitate this conversation. If the plastic fit up studs had a through hole for center punching that would make it even more fool proof.

    • @QGMODS
      @QGMODS  Před rokem +1

      They do have a hole in the center, thank you

    • @courier11sec
      @courier11sec Před rokem

      @@QGMODS oh cool. Watched on my phone so I guess I couldn't see on the small screen. 😊

  • @Akuloski00
    @Akuloski00 Před rokem

    this is really good, does it dive bomb well??

  • @axilleas
    @axilleas Před rokem +1

    Ένα 8μηνο νωρίτερα αν το είχες βγάλει θα είχα γλιτώσει τα 45 λεπτά υπολογισμών και μετρήσεων όταν το πέρασα στη δικιά μου χαχαχα! Το shim για το nut έκατσε κουτί πάντως, έχεις κάνει φοβερή δουλειά!

  • @davespin9034
    @davespin9034 Před rokem

    I will be buying the 3D printed shims, much easier than shaving the head removing the hump and custom cutting a piece of maple shim. Something everyone should do before installing a floyd style top mounting nut is see how far off center the truss rod access is. My Gotoh nut caused the screw to blow out the wood wall of the truss rod groove. I had to make and glue in a custom bridging piece of wood with an arch to clear the Allen wrench access to the truss rod. This could happen even with this excellent 3D printed shim. As the saying goes, measure twice cut once.

  • @idealmethod
    @idealmethod Před rokem

    fun fact - jackson js32 now come with this tremalone thingy. never seen it before but its on my new js32.

  • @ilgiztamindarov952
    @ilgiztamindarov952 Před rokem

    В юности мечтал заиметь гитару "крамер" - мне они казались тогда верхом совершенства. Я стал гораздо старше, теперь мне ближе "стратокастер"😁 Но только бридж чтоб был флойд роуз😆
    И да - у этой розовой красотки удивительно приятный сустейн ;) Спасибо за видео.

  • @bobandblackeyfanclubsucks

    Thanks

  • @leviathan_is_me
    @leviathan_is_me Před rokem

    I was crying a bit seeing you remove that wood without even thinking about the dust getting in the pickup, lol.

  • @Carlos777antos
    @Carlos777antos Před rokem

    Great! Great job, I have a guitar to do a makeover like that. Is this tremalone a tool? This would break me a branch in the installation.

  • @franks471
    @franks471 Před rokem

    i use acetone and Q-tips to get rid of old glue. It's usually CA that's used.

  • @joeyburton5898
    @joeyburton5898 Před rokem

    I've understood everything in this video, its very good but what are those plastic pieces you put inbetween the neck and the body and where can i buy them in the right size/angle?

  • @CC-te5zf
    @CC-te5zf Před rokem

    Can you tell me more about the neck shims you used? How much did you raise the neck?Thanks

  • @sideoutside
    @sideoutside Před 6 měsíci

    I kinda like the pink and gold look

  • @steventurner9820
    @steventurner9820 Před rokem

    Wow... Amazing. What is that thing you use for the neck shim? is there a template for that?
    Cheers

  • @Beanington
    @Beanington Před rokem

    This is genius, love it. Am I right in thinking that it would also be compatible with fender/squier Strats?

    • @QGMODS
      @QGMODS  Před rokem +1

      Theoretically yes, but not sure, didn't try it on Ferders. Good thing is i've made so if ever get a strat i can test fit it before committing to drilling for studs

  • @adamp2
    @adamp2 Před rokem +1

    Should make the temp studs good for pilot drilling so it would be dead center. Then you can use any other drill bit after that

    • @QGMODS
      @QGMODS  Před rokem +1

      There IS a hole at the top of the studs exactly for this reason, i just yolo'd it :)

  • @deeser286
    @deeser286 Před rokem

    What kind of neck shims did you use? What material and size?

  • @mahdiyussuf9804
    @mahdiyussuf9804 Před rokem

    Without the big trem route can the floyd style trem dive in and out completely?

  • @davessparetime83
    @davessparetime83 Před 4 měsíci

    You need to have an 1/8" starter hole in your black mount screws for the Floyd Rose. To center any of the different size body nuts.

    • @QGMODS
      @QGMODS  Před 4 měsíci

      The new version has these. Thank you

  • @guitarzan2979
    @guitarzan2979 Před rokem

    Thank you for the informative video.
    I’m curious as to how did you go about painting the red FU-Tone bridge?
    I watched the OU812 mod video a while back but I don’t remember you showing the bridge painting process.
    I’m thinking about painting a Floyd Rose bridge red as well.
    Thanks!

    • @GretchZ
      @GretchZ Před 11 měsíci

      Not sure how he did it, but I would just use automotive wheel/engine paint.
      Designed to withstand a lot, and specifically with metal in mind.
      Then it’s just, well, being good at spray painting.
      So… it take it to a local auto painting place and negotiate a price lol. I ain’t good enough with a spray can.

  • @sir-mike-a-lot
    @sir-mike-a-lot Před rokem

    you can actually put a piece of a toothpick into the holes for where the neck connects to the body, to make them act "fresh" and strong again.
    also I would replace all screws with stainless steel for more sustain.

  • @PurrPlanetPlay
    @PurrPlanetPlay Před rokem

    Is the red one repainted? do you use powder coating or just using spray?

  • @arrebentacorda6510
    @arrebentacorda6510 Před 7 měsíci

    parabéns menino!

  • @bwgti
    @bwgti Před 5 měsíci

    String height at the nut is not an issue with the shim?
    Good Idea though. Like others suggested. A center hole with the plastic studs would be useful.
    Nice playing.

  • @carlog.1165
    @carlog.1165 Před rokem

    Hi. What's the locking nut dimension? Thanks

  • @ryderc3021
    @ryderc3021 Před měsícem

    Will this work with a Stratocaster guitar or just this kramer?

  • @Cabeza492
    @Cabeza492 Před rokem

    14:28 putting that supplement on the neck pocket doesn't affect the sustain?

  • @juliusmaximus753
    @juliusmaximus753 Před rokem

    Hello, how you gets red floyd rose ?

  • @vinniesworld459
    @vinniesworld459 Před rokem +2

    I so wish this came up on my feed earlier! That nut shim device is genius. Does it also work on Fenders or is it only for Kramer only?

    • @King_Kuya
      @King_Kuya Před rokem +2

      I'm pretty sure it would not work with a Fender; the Kramer Baretta Special uses a Gibson-style nut.

    • @vinniesworld459
      @vinniesworld459 Před rokem +1

      @@King_Kuya Thanks for clarifying!

  • @THE_JACKAL666
    @THE_JACKAL666 Před rokem

    Brother, please... 🙏🙏🙏... tell me where you bought that red floyd rose !

  • @jacksonmarshallkramer5087

    So what just happened with the neck shims? Do you supply those?

  • @pedroaugustomendessilvamor5894

    Qual o nome dessa peça que usou embaixo do lock nut?

  • @bluwng
    @bluwng Před rokem

    See a need find a solution, good job.

  • @brianstewart947
    @brianstewart947 Před rokem

    Very cool, Sir! Is the Floyd dive only like EVH? Or floating?

    • @QGMODS
      @QGMODS  Před rokem

      Slightly floating but mostly goes down

  • @Theansilgregoryshow
    @Theansilgregoryshow Před rokem

    Is can I buy the File for my 3-D printer

  • @theharvardyard2356
    @theharvardyard2356 Před rokem +8

    Those 3D printed shims are genius! Would have saved me some headaches when I was trying to install a floyd on my old LTD. Do you think they'd work ok on other models or just Kramers?

    • @QGMODS
      @QGMODS  Před rokem

      No these shims are just from kramer baretta specials.

  • @av8kid
    @av8kid Před rokem

    What size shim for neck?