Quick Gotoh 510 Question

[velorush]

As best I can tell, the only outlet with the Gotoh 510TS-FE1 in stock is Sweetwater at $159.99 (significantly cheaper but out of stock everywhere else I've checked). 

Sweetwater also has the Gotoh EV510T-FE in stock (and more to the point, on sale) for $97.49. 

As I understand it, the "TS" description details a "steel block." The EV510T-FE description details a "Chromium Molybdenum block." I'm familiar with Chromoly steel in stuff like piston rings and bicycles, but would the difference in these two trems be worth $60? 

I do note the difference in the base plates and "traditional aesthetics" of the 510TS-FE1 are of no concern at all.   

The 510TS-FE1

The EV510T-FE1

If it matters, this would be intended for the partscaster I'm working on and what I am trying to remedy is the stupid wobbly trem arm in the OEM tremolo. 

I will say (OTOH) I have remedied this on stock Fender two-points with a Callaham Enhanced Block mounted to the stock base plate. That's only $71 but another $20 for the arm puts it right at the price of the Gotoh EV - more considering shipping from Sweetwater is free. 

Thanks. 

[veatch]

I've gotten Gotoh parts from Guitar Hey before. (https://guitarhey.com/)

I think I ended up with the EV510T-FE1 on my guitars. 

[Jeff R]

I didn't know more than one 510 version existed. I've installed the 510 w/black block on a few clients' guitars and I've got the same unit on a couple of my personal superstrats (photo of "burgundy pist" included). The black block 510s sound and perform beautifully, sweet liquid feel, tuning is very stable, love the better bar assembly, the comfy saddles under the hand ... I really can't ask for more for myself or my pals. And I can't really see a need to upgrade, much less tack an upcharge on an already superior product.

 

[Dave Scepter]

23 hours ago, velorush said:

I will say (OTOH) I have remedied this on stock Fender two-points with a Callaham Enhanced Block mounted to the stock base plate. 

I have used these on my "threaded" strat trem arms and it works wonders...

Genuine Fender AM SRS BLACK Guitar Tremolo Arm Strat Tension Springs - Set of 12 https://reverb.com/item/6741506?utm_source=android-app&utm_medium=android-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=6741506

Or

Trem-Arm Tension Spring - StewMac https://share.google/uNx1hO65Gm97DPHot