Can you put a Kahler on any guitar?
kahlers are awful, the new ones really suck, the 80s ones are okay, but if your guitar is not BUILT for a kahler, it will not work. you would have to shim your neck up so much that all of your neck joint would be gone.
How do you Intonate Kahler?
Kahler: Intonation Basics
- 1) Switch to the neck pickup and max out the volume.
- 2) Tune your guitar to standard 440 tuning using an electronic guitar tuner.
- 3) Once tuned, lightly touch your finger on the small E string right over the 12th fret and strike it for a harmonic sound.
- 4) Next, actually play the 12th fret.
Do kahlers stay in tune?
Kahler tremolo systems, when setup properly, are notorious for staying in tune no matter how you abuse them. But heavy tremolo use and carpet bombing techniques can eventually wear down even the best metals.
What is Kahler Hybrid?
The Kahler Hybrid Series guitar tremolos (72xx / 73xx) are the logical addition to the well-known and popular Pro Series models. In contrast to the handcrafted Pro Series, the Hybrid Series is factory-made and exclusively equipped with brass cam and brass saddles.
Can you put a Kahler on a Strat?
Can a Kahler tremolo be mounted on a Fender Stratocaster?
Helpful hint: You can jockey the trem to the lower side and mount it while adjusting the saddles to the upper side to compensate. Mounting for Fender Stratocaster using a Kahler tremolo is a snap, just place the template in position using the 2 outside of the existing drilled 6 holes.
What kind of mounting do I need for a Kahler guitar?
But first a little info to get you warmed up… All Kahlers for guitar, fall into two categories: Stud mounting which is the same a saying “Tune-o-Matic mounting (below, left) or flat mounting (below, right). All tremolos require routing.
Are there any Kahler cams for a 7 string guitar?
FYI: All Kahler CAM systems for guitars are in the same family, whether its a 6, 7 or 8 string, all share the same parts inside the frame. The same saddles, the same string hooks, fine tuners etc. etc. ALL are exactly the same. Only the mounting plates (frames) are different.
Can a Allen wrench be attached to a Kahler?
Do not attach it to the body yet. 8A) With the smallest allen wrench (.050) included with your Kahler, loosen the string spacing lock downs on the back of all the saddles. (see below) FYI: All Kahler CAM systems for guitars are in the same family, whether its a 6, 7 or 8 string, all share the same parts inside the frame.