Does anyone have experience with...

[sonny o'hoolighan]

A local guitar builder is putting together a "do everything" Tele-style guitar for me, and I thought a trem would be fun. I found Super-vee's Maverick online and ordered it (sorry, I can't figure out how to add pics on my cell).

The Maverick has tradional Tele looks- with the plate that goes over the bridge pickup. My question is about how the trem functions: the bridge piece and the plate are connected by a thin (but seemingly sturdy) piece of metal. This piece of metal is what allows the trem's movement- it is the pivot point. So, you basically bend a piece of metal to get the trem action.

Any concerns with such a design holding up over time? Keep in mind that I won't be dive-bombing with this thing.I believe Gibson had a similar design on some trems, just wondering if those held up.

[aknapp]

The piece of metal you mentioned is spring steel, so it not only acts as the pivot point but also replaces the springs on a traditional Strat-type trem.

https://www.super-vee.com/technology.html

No experience with them yet, but I'm planning on a BladeRunner for my Strat-type build. I've read nothing but positive things about Super-Vee's entire product line.

[cmatthes]

I love them. Very smooth action, and it always returns to pitch. It's a little "tighter" than the feel of a vintage Strat trem, but I actually prefer it.

[sonny o'hoolighan]

Ah, cool. Thanks for the info, it looks like this will be a good choice.

[hamerhead]

Those guys make some pretty clever stuff.

[burningyen]

The one on my prototype Mercury Head works well, but it's a lot stiffer and sounds pretty different from a traditional Strat trem. Also, the strip of spring steel does not replace the springs in the back, you still need those.

[aknapp]

Also, the strip of spring steel does not replace the springs in the back, you still need those.

Sorry for the confusion.

Can you describe how it sounds different - more this, less that?

[burningyen]

It has more of a hardtail response, with less compression and more midrange bark.

[sonny o'hoolighan]

Thanks for the info.

I posted a description of what this trem will be installed on here... http://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/topic/68073-first-custom-build/

Can't wait until it is together!