SynchroniZR tremolo socket question SV5470F

Danny_1234 · Jul 29, 2025

Just bought an Ibanez SV5470F (Japan 2007) secondhand for a really nice price (500€) and the guitar is in really good shape. I was told that the tremolo didn't fit properly and that was about it (hence the price). Back home i found that this type of guitar has the SynchroniZR tremolo bridge w/ZPS-FX system which is completely new to me but is a real treat. Anyway, after some digging here and on the internet i found out that the tremolo socket is discontinued.

So i have to questions:
1. Seems that the original socket is missing a part and would explain the looseness of the bar. Since i have no reference i can't confirm this. Picture will follow (edit: done)
2. Since this part is no longer available what options are there? An Ibanez arm socket cover for ZR V1.1 is available but i have no idea if this will fit? Does it require a new tremolo arm?

Thanks in advance guys.

Greets Danny

mlusiak · Aug 12, 2025

In the ZR bridges (which is the bridge, that SychroniZR is derived from) the arm holder was direct swap and it was upgradable, so I think since the SynchroniZR used the same arm holder, the V1.1 should swap into that spot too.

It requires a new arm though, because it locks now with the screw.

Danny_1234 · Sep 23, 2025

Thanks for the replay! I solved it myself today. I ordered the 2ZR2-13 arm holder Ibanez which i thought was a missing part. After receiving this part it wouldn't fit at all and i guess its destined for a totally different bridge system then my SV has. Anyway, after the initial disappointment i decided to take another look from a fresh perspective and i managed to put the small plastic ring in the tremolo ring like the one on your picture instead of the holder and tight it well fit. With this approach the arm will hold and sits firm in the socket. So no replacement needed after all, but like i said earlier its hard to say without any reference or decent pics on the internet regarding this specific issue.

Greets

Danny

SynchroniZR tremolo socket question SV5470F

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