Hbom Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Got this in an e-message this morning. For those of you into Schaller parts, now might be the time to buy. " We just received word that Schaller® prices will be going up a jaw dropping 40%. We highly recommend that you purchase ASAP before the prices increase and while supplies last. We will never see these prices again!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonge Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 does anyone have a source for the black Schaller baseplates as used on the Hamer locking trems? I'm running low on those and need a few more to rehab a couple of shredders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, Hbom said: We will never see these prices again! My reply to them: "You will never have my business again!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 32 minutes ago, Hbom said: Got this in an e-message this morning. For those of you into Schaller parts, now might be the time to buy. We just received word that Schaller® prices will be going up a jaw dropping 40%. We highly recommend that you purchase ASAP before the prices increase and while supplies last. We will never see these prices again! Just put in an order for 2 each of the OFR and the Lockmeisters. Never can have too many Floyd Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dave Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I just replaced the tuners on my archtop, so that was a close shave. FWIW I saw some brand-new Schaller items (tuners, oddly enough) about 20% cheaper on Amazon than from Schaller's own web shop, that annoyed me a bit. Maybe the Amazon sellers won't notice for a while or if they do they'll do the decent thing and not increase prices on their existing stocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Custom Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Sounds like they are slowly pricing themselves our of the mid tier market. Maybe they want to reduce production 50% and only hit home runs, time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 36 minutes ago, Mr. Dave said: FWIW I saw some brand-new Schaller items (tuners, oddly enough) about 20% cheaper on Amazon than from Schaller's own web shop, that annoyed me a bit. Maybe the Amazon sellers won't notice for a while or if they do they'll do the decent thing and not increase prices on their existing stocks. Amazon sellers will notice. If they're anything like other gear dealers, they get their Schaller stuff at or close to 50% off from retail which means they'll be forking out close to full retail once that cost increase takes effect. Even when they're passing along 'savings', they're likely still making a buck, which is reasonable. I mean, they're in the business to make money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ua D Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 57 minutes ago, Mr. Dave said: I just replaced the tuners on my archtop, so that was a close shave. FWIW I saw some brand-new Schaller items (tuners, oddly enough) about 20% cheaper on Amazon than from Schaller's own web shop, that annoyed me a bit. Maybe the Amazon sellers won't notice for a while or if they do they'll do the decent thing and not increase prices on their existing stocks. Probably just selling it slightly above cost. Then again you never know. There are lots of counterfeit items on amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crwth145 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Weren't the prices already higher buying directly from Germany? Seems like it per what I've needed in the recent past... the advantage being you know EXACTLY what you're getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ua D Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Also didn’t the US just impose more Tariffs on a bunch of EU goods a couple of weeks ago? I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the reason for the price increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crwth145 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Mr. Dave said: I just replaced the tuners on my archtop, so that was a close shave. FWIW I saw some brand-new Schaller items (tuners, oddly enough) about 20% cheaper on Amazon than from Schaller's own web shop, that annoyed me a bit. Maybe the Amazon sellers won't notice for a while or if they do they'll do the decent thing and not increase prices on their existing stocks. In order to insure my new tuner's posts were the right length, I had to buy them directly from Schaller -- local dealers couldn't give me any specs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devrock Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Ua D said: Also didn’t the US just impose more Tariffs on a bunch of EU goods a couple of weeks ago? I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the reason for the price increase. That’s what I was just about to say. I wouldn’t place the blame on Schaller. Blame someone in DC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Oh man, this will definitely hit EBMM in the pockets. They use almost exclusively Schaller tuning machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black magic Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 40% price increase is ridiculous. Unfortunately they make the Floyd Rose. Bring production back to the US. I would think we could make it here cheaper? Isn`t Schaller just licensed to make it for Floyd Rose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dave Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 There's a few brands/manufacturers licensed to make FR trem systems and FR also manufacture them too, (also in Germany?) Also I've noticed the 2 FU-Tone trem springs on my Lockmeister-equipped guitar are heavier or have more 'pull' in them than the 3 springs on my Chaparral. I replaced the bridge on that but the springs are from the original FR system. I prefer the weaker springs personally, for me at least I find it makes the trem easier to control. On the subject of price increases, a 40% increase is indeed quite a leap, but my local supermarket doubled the price of Haagen-Dazs the first weekend in September when all the UK school summer holidays ended, dammit, how could they? I can't even blame Trump for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I'm seeing other areas of the web that are saying this increase is BS. I'm not sure where the OP's info came from, but I bet it's from a source sitting on a heap of Schaller parts they're wanting to move. "many thanks, yes, this information is not correct. Please have a look at our webshop next year and you will see the same prices as now, definitely. Best regards LarsSchaller GmbHDr. Lars Bünning Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Managing Director – Owner" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 1:44 PM, diablo175 said: Just put in an order for 2 each of the OFR and the Lockmeisters. Never can have too many Floyd Rose. I haven't seen the lockmeister in person. Is there a difference between that and a Floyd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ua D Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Just did some searching. Stratosphere is the source. No surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Start hoarding anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said: Start hoarding anyway. Start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 4 hours ago, scottcald said: I haven't seen the lockmeister in person. Is there a difference between that and a Floyd? Very little difference. Direct replacement for an OFR. Damn near equal to one as well. Schaller says certain aspects are superior: C45-steel ground plates and all studs, inserts and screws of the LockMeister feature black-zinc and black-chrome finishes. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 8:18 PM, diablo175 said: Very little difference. Direct replacement for an OFR. Damn near equal to one as well. Schaller says certain aspects are superior: C45-steel ground plates and all studs, inserts and screws of the LockMeister feature black-zinc and black-chrome finishes. 🙄 Thanks, that's cool. Black chrome is a cool look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 11:24 AM, Mr. Dave said: Also I've noticed the 2 FU-Tone trem springs on my Lockmeister-equipped guitar are heavier or have more 'pull' in them than the 3 springs on my Chaparral. FU-tone springs come in three different strengths. I prefer, "spongier", springs, too. I use Raw Vintage on all my trems, Strat and FR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugartune Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 3:36 PM, cynic said: I'm seeing other areas of the web that are saying this increase is BS. I'm not sure where the OP's info came from, but I bet it's from a source sitting on a heap of Schaller parts they're wanting to move. "many thanks, yes, this information is not correct. Please have a look at our webshop next year and you will see the same prices as now, definitely. Best regards LarsSchaller GmbHDr. Lars Bünning Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Managing Director – Owner" Both may still be true if it’s the result of tariffs. Same prices from Schaller + tariffs imposed on US sellers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 16 minutes ago, Sugartune said: Both may still be true if it’s the result of tariffs. Same prices from Schaller + tariffs imposed on US sellers I guess I shouldn't be shocked. Have to admit, I fell prey to it. Unfortunately for Stratosphere, I bought my 4 units elsewhere and didn't pay near what they charge. It's also interesting to note that STRATosphere doesn't sell OFRs- only the lic'd version, the Lockmeister and the Special. To that end, I'd be curious to know how this supposed increase in Schaller prices manifests in cost changes for the Orig. Floyd Rose. If it is tariffs, it should impact it, shouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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