will get the callaham trem unit tomorrow ....but i will be in t.n. till saturday .hope it perks up my road worn 60 strat ....... thanks for all the input .......gj

For the astronomical price he charges for it, let us truly hope so.

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You dig?

Maybe it leads to the holy grail.

Would that be the now infamous, Gibson Hendrix Tribute Strat (or whatever they are calling it this week)?

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You dig?

I wonder if it will have charred marks from being lit on stage.

I've been curious about Callaham's milled steel tremolo block. My new Highway One has a cast zinc block in it and was wondering how much of an impact it has.

Please let us know how it turns out and your feelings about the difference!

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"If I don't see you no more in this world I'll meet you on the next one and don't be late... don't be late." -Jimi Hendrix

I've replaced a sintered non-ferrous (zinc) block with the milled cold-rolled steel Callaham block, on a guitar that I am intimately familiar with. Also, I am a skeptic about "tone" claims in general.

The difference was undeniable and excellent in every respect. The guitar exhibited longer sustain, a clear "ringing" quality in the mids and highs, and open low strings rang like a piano. The guitar instantly had better articulation in chord, more steely "bite" when soloing. Also, the trem bridge balanced better, and while becoming just a bit harder to work, it added a tuning stability that I've never experienced in a Strat before.

I recommend it to everybody who asks. Absolutely worth every penny of $60.

Thanks for the info!

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"If I don't see you no more in this world I'll meet you on the next one and don't be late... don't be late." -Jimi Hendrix

I have heard the difference between a stock Fender bridge/block and a Callaham. After I installed the Callaham the sound definitely improved. Especially on the treble strings. Highly recommended.

I just ordered the American Standard premium upgrade kit. Looking forward to getting it and my expectations are high.

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"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Blazing Saddles...

You will not be disappointed. The combination of the block and saddles is an amazing improvement as previously stated.

As for concerns about "astronomical prices" the stock Fender bridge assembly is 99 bones and the Callaham upgrade is $120. In my opinion, the day & night difference is worth every penny of that "astronomical" 20 bucks!

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60th Anniversary AD Strat, Deluxe Nashville Tele, Player's P Bass. Mesa/Boogie Mk IV combo, Marshall JCM800, 1960A cab, Genz Benz El Diablo 60, Genz 2x12" cab, too many neat little practice amps and kit projects!

I've also ordered the Callaham American Deluxe premium upgrade kit (for my Deluxe/ash), so stay tuned, I'll let you know ASAP. Later.