Japanese model RG with Lo TRS? - Page 2

LonePhantom · #16 09-13-2007, 07:58 PM

Good stuff, hope you enjoy it.

If the trem starts failing on you pick yourself up a Gotoh Licensed Floyd Rose, cheaper than the OFR and Schaller, but just as good, if not better, has locking studs like the old MIJ guitars, and feels like an Edge. Also has a nice low profile feel for a trem that isn't low profile.

eg · #17 09-14-2007, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sniperfrommars1

unique look! Is it just me or does that trs look different than the common version? perhaps that trs was made in japan as well? Who will ever know to be honest. I like the color scheme of that one. If only it had an edge tremolo

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This TRS looks different from the Lo-TRS that I have on my 2001 MIJ RG470. The lo-trs is a low profile version (something like the lopro profile) This one looks like a Edge template with the sloped up fine tuners and extended string block screws.

Any comments on it's feel/usage?

LonePhantom · #18 09-14-2007, 04:28 AM

The TRS is pretty much just an OFR copy.

sniperfrommars1 · #19 09-14-2007, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LonePhantom

The TRS is pretty much just an OFR copy.

I laughed when i saw this. The only similarity this trem has to the original floyd rose its thats its not lo-profile.

sniperfrommars1 · #20 09-14-2007, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by eg

This TRS looks different from the Lo-TRS that I have on my 2001 MIJ RG470. The lo-trs is a low profile version (something like the lopro profile) This one looks like a Edge template with the sloped up fine tuners and extended string block screws.

Any comments on it's feel/usage?

Just stay away from either tremolo altogether. Both are prone to the same design flaws.

Wild_Child · #21 09-14-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sniperfrommars1

I laughed when i saw this. The only similarity this trem has to the original floyd rose its thats its not lo-profile.

I wouldn't say they're all that different in terms of design. The only real difference is the edge of the plate that sticks out either side. It has the same screw in bar as OFRs, and all other design features are the same.

The big difference is the metals that are used. The metal on the TRS is inferior to OFRs and so the knife edges and posts arent as durable, resulting in less reliable tuning stability.

Brando Clean · #22 09-14-2007, 05:51 PM

"Just stay away from either tremolo altogether. Both are prone to the same design flaws."

What do you recommend? So far this trem is holding up and it has some wear. This leads me to believe it will be ok until I wear the rest of it out. I wish I could get more flutter out of it and I also wish I could make the bar more sticky so it is above the knobs.

Brando Clean · #23 09-14-2007, 05:58 PM

Just adding...

You guys had me all freaked out over this trem. I just don't see why people think these are terrible. I love this guitar.

Granted the Edge Pro I played in the RG1570 and the Vai model (white with gold hardware) felt a little better, smmother... less resistant.

I liked the neck better on the RG1570 just not $500.00 better. I need to get an acoustic soon. I play 'em fellas. I don't look at them.

If there is something I need to know about a flaw in the Lo TRS please tell me so I can anticipate it. I have had a REAL OFR in a Kramer (super sweet, but the Ibanez neck is more comfy) and it was excellent. On that model the bridge posts were screwed directly into the wood as opposed to inserted grommets and threaded posts (grommets?). I think the machine screw posts are a better idea than the wood screw posts only because it would wear the wood out less adjusting metal on metal as opposed to wood on wood, but I never adjusted the Kramer because that guitar was perfect and I don't even own it anymore. I never should have sold it, but it's beautiful day-glo green was all sanded off to the bare wood. (dang speeding tickets!)

Scott Smith · #24 09-14-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brando Clean

Just adding...

You guys had me all freaked out over this trem. I just don't see why people think these are terrible. I love this guitar.

Granted the Edge Pro I played in the RG1570 and the Vai model (white with gold hardware) felt a little better, smmother... less resistant.

I liked the neck better on the RG1570 just not $500.00 better. I need to get an acoustic soon. I play 'em fellas. I don't look at them.

If there is something I need to know about a flaw in the Lo TRS please tell me so I can anticipate it. I have had a REAL OFR in a Kramer (super sweet, but the Ibanez neck is more comfy) and it was excellent. On that model the bridge posts were screwed directly into the wood as opposed to inserted grommets and threaded posts (grommets?). I think the machine screw posts are a better idea than the wood screw posts only because it would wear the wood out less adjusting metal on metal as opposed to wood on wood, but I never adjusted the Kramer because that guitar was perfect and I don't even own it anymore. I never should have sold it, but it's beautiful day-glo green was all sanded off to the bare wood. (dang speeding tickets!)

No worries friend. It's all over-hyped Bull Sh@t that's being spouted here. As long as you take care of the trem and don't beat the crap out of it, it will last you a long time...

Don't listen to the haters. It's a decent trem. Not the best but decent for what it is...

LonePhantom · #25 09-14-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sniperfrommars1

I laughed when i saw this. The only similarity this trem has to the original floyd rose its thats its not lo-profile.

Dude, visually the TRS is pretty much a copy of the OFR. It has two rounded knife edges like the OFR, it's a standard profile. The whammy bar insert may be a little different but the TRS is pretty much just like an OFR.

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Originally Posted by sniperfrommars1

Just stay away from either tremolo altogether. Both are prone to the same design flaws.

The Japanese made LO-TRS is mae by Takuechi (probably spelt incorrectly) in Japan and is a hell of a lot better than the Korean LO-TRS II. Plenty of people in the know will tell you that while it is a stiffer moving trem it will hold up pretty well. The metal used is a lot better than the Korean LO-TRS II so it will last. It holds tune quite well too.

Don't scare off the person who bought this guitar when you don't know the full story. The LO-TRS is a hell of a lot better than the LO-TRS II, it will hold up for a lot longer.

But again to the original poster, if you feel that the trem is not holding up for you go get yourself a Gotoh Licensed Floyd Rose. Cheaper than the OFR and Schaller, comes with locking studs like the Original Edges and Lo-Pros, has the same flat knife edge and curved knife edge design like the aforementioned trems, has a low profile design for a standard profile trem, fantastic whammy bar insert design, and feels much like an Edge (Gotoh make the Edges, etc). It's my favourite trem outside of the Edges.

Brando Clean · #26 09-15-2007, 01:31 AM

Thanks all. I will post pics tomorrow. I took some today.

Brando Clean · #27 09-17-2007, 01:04 PM

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I could link you to my geocities.com page, but I think that would crash down in about 15 minutes... maybe..

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Can someone point me in the right direction? I really tried to figure it out myself. I must have missed something.

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