Was Hamer the first guitar company to install a Floyd Rose on a production guitar?

[Metalcop]

This was something that I read on Ed Roman's old site. I wouldn't believe anything that guy said, but I also saw that Rick Nielsen stated that same thing in 'The Ultimate' book? Is this true, and if so, which guitar model? I'm sure it must be splitting hairs, since obviously Kramer and Charvel/Jackson were likely installing them before anyone else, albeit not on a 'production' model? 

Also, Ed Roman claims that Hamer was the first guitar company to offer black hardware, exposed coil pickups (??) and to offer graphic finishes as an option. Thanks!! 

[Nathan of Brainfertilizer Fame]

Seems like no, it was probably Fernandes, but may have been Kramer, if you don't count Fernandes as "production" guitars:

https://vintagefloydrose.com/home-3/frt-1/

[topekatj]

On 4/6/2023 at 5:46 PM, Nathan of Brainfertilizer Fame said:

Seems like no, it was probably Fernandes, but may have been Kramer, if you don't count Fernandes as "production" guitars:

https://vintagefloydrose.com/home-3/frt-1/

Wow. This article states that Eddie’s bumblebee guitar is buried with Dimebag Darrel!? Who knew?

[Dave Scepter]

More than likely Charvel or Kramer 

[scottcald]

I always thought it was Kramer and that's one of the reasons why others were using Kahlers. 

[veatch]

Kramer eventuality got the exclusive license for a while, but I think Hamer was already using Floyds by that point. 

My memory might be off on this, though. 

[Stike]

On 4/8/2023 at 10:08 AM, topekatj said:

Wow. This article states that Eddie’s bumblebee guitar is buried with Dimebag Darrel!? Who knew?

I thought everyone did?

I could be remembering incorrectly but I think I heard Jol make the first Floyd claim at the last HFC open house?

[Dave Scepter]

https://vintagefloydrose.com/home-3/frt-1/