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PSA: Monaco Elite Sustain Block

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Ting Ho Dung Veteran HFCer

Ting Ho Dung

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I knew I was going to draw heat. Does this mean I'm banned or banished?

I did not know either as I've never played a guitar with the sustain block. I'm not a big fan of the TOM especially on my Les Paul. The low E string comes off of the back of the saddle and bends again over the back of the bridge. The low E is close to the back of the bridge on my Hamer's but nowhere as bad as the Les Paul.

Another dislike of the TOM is the issue of the back stop coming off when changing strings.

If the Sustain Block causes twang and zing I'd not be a fan of that either on my Studio or Artist.

You may be able to fix your issues with a Tone Pros replacement.

crunchee Veteran HFCer

crunchee

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Since it's sold I'd like to ask what is the allure of the sustain block? How would it affect the tone? G Man noted that on my Vector it made it feel like playing a 25.5 scale.

Danka

NO WAY does it have that effect. What is adds is SNAP and a Brightness. I'm not that much of a fan of it on Maple Topped Guitars and some have C/O Hamers with Sustainblocks, Ebony and a Maple Top with poor results. I shouldn't say poor but they now have REALLY BRIGHT Guitars. On an all Mahogany Guitar it really works great.

+1! On top of that, the saddles, and I think the base plates (the thicker ones anyway) are solid brass, heavily plated.

Ting Ho Dung Veteran HFCer

Ting Ho Dung

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My new Monaco Elite Sustain Block arrived today. It is amazing!!

I was trying to play mine last night and was thinking what an amazing guitar it is. Congrats on yours.

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