What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

[jb]

I heard Floyd rose signed on with Jackson to start including the speedloader are some models. Does anyone know which models will be getting these?

[RacerX]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

Didn't we see a Soloist with the Speedloader already?

[SLY]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

Here it is:

[DTP]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

I just can't get by the looks of the headstock without tuners. It looks like an unfinished guitar.

Jason

[JimmyApollo]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

Originally posted by jb:
I heard Floyd rose signed on with Jackson to start including the speedloader are some models. Does anyone know which models will be getting these?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I think a few one-offs (like the one above) were done for a NAMM show last year, but that's all I heard about. I'm not sure there are any plans to offer it as a production model.

[Zerberus]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

Originally posted by DTP:
I just can't get by the looks of the headstock without tuners. It looks like an unfinished guitar.

Jason

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[mattsmusiccenter]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

I agree it's gonna flop also. Too bad though because it's a great system and it works a hell of a lot better than a typical FR tremolo. String changes are a breeze and getting it in tune happens almost instantly.

Matt

[Immortal]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

Originally posted by SLY:
Here it is:

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">This is just so wrong ...

Like a woman with no tits.

[jackson1]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

I like it!

It doesn't mean i like wom..... eh, never mind.. [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[SLY]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

Originally posted by Immortal:
This is just so wrong ...

Like a woman with no tits.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">[img]graemlins/idea2.gif[/img] You can add silicon tuning machines [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Hyperfuzz]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

Nope, can't say I like it at all. It just.....I don't know....ain't right.

Kind of like Clint Eastwood wearing a muu-muu.

[slayer]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

That`s just awfull looking, it`s going to flop. Jack.

[quiksilver]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

I think the idea is a good one, and I hope it catches on.

I don’t know exactly how the locking nut works, but I think it should be made to accept either SpeedLoader strings (which would terminate at the nut) or regular strings (which would pass through it and terminate at tuning machines). Then, the guitar could still have tuning machines, which would make the headstock look “normal” and save the player from being forced to use SpeedLoader strings (and worry about their continued availability, etc.). The tuners just wouldn't be used if you were using SpeedLoader strings.

To take this one step further, they should make it possible to retrofit the SpeedLoader system into an existing OFR space (for both bridge and nut), allowing existing OFR users the option of using the SpeedLoader system. Then, I think it would be VERY successful.

[86mod5]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

As much as I appreciate quick and easy string changes (I have a PRS CU24 which takes five minutes to change all six strings because of the tuning peg design), I don't like headstocks without tuning pegs. The BC Rich NJ Series Warlock has the FR Speedloader with a headstock that looks halfway decent IMO because of the unique shape and symmetry. I don't like the Jackson headstock w/o tuning pegs.

[jb]

Re: What models are getting the Speedloader trem?

I think the speedloader has a good chance of taking off if companies still include the tuners on the headstock. Of course they wouldnt be used for anything other than pure aesthetics.