Have we talked about the Vega Trem System?

I remember seeing this a while back. I like that it fits with major changes and has a threaded cuff (like a floyd rose) that can fix the bar in one position or leave it swinging

ohhhhh gotcha!

^^^ Good points, Doctor.

I've wanted to try something like this for many years: ball bearings in line, or an axle.

Maybe not many design gains to be had over a typical two point trem, but if you machine it well enough and use harder materials, you can get those knife edges to be a bit more precise. Those screws look dramatically different, so it is possible there are gains being made there. Knife edge fulcrum is (to the best of my understanding) the best option so long as the materials hold up.

My biggest concern is that it looks like it has very little mass, but the pictures could be deceiving. It might end up having that kinda thin sound some floyds or the wilkinsons are prone to. If they used some very dense material for the block or base plate it might be fine, though. I'm also curious how much flutter they get.

I'm intrigued and on the cusp of a retool of my Partscaster currently equipped with a Callaham bridge and trem. I'll anxiously await a zenland update.

OK-Got the Vega-Trem today and overall it looks like a serious piece of kit!
It has some weight and looks very well designed and put together! I've seen some videos on assembly so, should be easy!

This is copied from their Details page, for Peegoo and funkykikuchiyo.

"The patented VT system (ES 1119430 U) is based on two basic principles: the adaptation of the bridge dimensions to the existing standard cavity in the ST models and the bridge pivoting system. Adapting the dimensions aims to allow the bridge to freely enter into the cavity of the guitar body by pulling the whammy bar back (tensioning the strings) and requires a redesign of the complete assembly (saddles, plate and block). To optimize the movement of the bridge, the pivotal center of action has been changed by adding a part (fulcrum) that replaced the traditional concept of support on screws, giving more amplitude to that movement. The shape of the point of support of the plate on the fulcrum has also been changed, minimizing friction, which is practically non-existent. The result is a homogeneous action very pleasing to the musical performance totally free of unwanted noises. (It is recommended to use low friction nuts and locking tuners)."


Guess I'm going to get some locking tuners. I'm putting this on an Eric Johnson Strat.

Bill-Yes on the files and Thanks!

OK, putting the VT together was a little more demanding than I thought it would be.
It will need some more tweaking and I know a good tech if I can't get the job done!

Seldom Seen-Don't know how much of an update I can offer.
But, here goes.
I like the unit and the Strat definitely sounds more open/clear with all pick ups and combinations(2/4).
Using my Marshall SV20C with a Belle Epoch delay on the front and a Boss SD-1 in the loop
to knock some volume down was a lot of fun! Absolutely Sounded great clean or boosted.

Nothing wrong with the EJ block or springs just looking to try something different!


















the new unit!

Oh wow. There is a way to get the broken piece out, I've done it...took some time

I have limited tools, but I drilled a hole around 1 o'clock into the stuck bar piece and then steered it out with an awl, turning it like a steering wheel, some wd40, etc. Wasn't fun, but rewarding when it started turning lol.  I should add, I'm not aggressive with the bar, was trying to bend it while in the block to give it less of an angle and it broke.  I usually have a 2x4, with a hole the size of the bar and put it in there to bend em