Wudtone Trem Unit for Strats

[Bill Bowley]

Anyone using one of these, or has an opinion on them? Made by UK firm, website at:http://www.wudtone.com/2012/03/20/wudtone-fpp-bridge-plate/

Regards

[s4wgb]

Website looks very good.
Might have to do another build project?

[Bill Bowley]

I thought I'd give it a try, so I've ordered one to try out on my Fender Aerodyne Strat -that particular guitar is different enough to the standard Strat config that I would not have any 'pangs of conscience' for erring from the original nor will it require any long lasting modifications that would cause regrets.

I'll give an opinion on it after I install it.

[fvcustomguitars]

Hi everyone,
I'm a custom guitar builder here in the USA. (http://www.FVcustomguitars.com) I was really curious about
Wudtones constant pivot trem when I saw it. And since I love trying new products, I had to try one of these.
A lot of my customers like to have me set up their guitars with the trem decked (tied to the body to avoid
intonation problems with certain licks) most builders would agree its a lot easier to get a strat trem to
stay in tune when its floating. So I first tested Wudtones trem with it tied down. After really abusing the
trem arm pulling down and checking my tuner periodically. I gotta say his trem held in tune better then any other
vintage style trem I tried. I've tried it briefly floating with excellent results as well. As far as the effect on
tone, I think I'm hearing a difference especially with the shim under the bridge. But I still need to do some
more objective tests. I'll get back . I'm also a fan of hand rubbed finish's and I'm also having good results with
those as well.