Namm 2014

[dav]

Hello Everyone!!!
i think it's time to make predictions for NAMM 2014!!!!

so
we know a lot about the majesty!! but i wondered if some other news will be there?
New colors for the production models and the luke III?
It would be cool if the luke I was back on the 2014 catalog!!! (i guess i dream too much)

 

[knguro]

Hello Everyone!!!
i think it's time to make predictions for NAMM 2014!!!!

so
we know a lot about the majesty!! but i wondered if some other news will be there?
New colors for the production models and the luke III?
It would be cool if the luke I was back on the 2014 catalog!!! (i guess i dream too much)

Come on man, colors are for boys, MM deals with finishes.

Now, NAMM, i'm begging for more Majesty details, specifically on the new technology for the GC, piezo output etc.

 

[ksandvik]

I must confess, after using a MM vintage tremolo I think it beats most Floyd Rose tremolos (Luke I) concerning usability and playability. Reminds me to take my Ibanez RG750 to service to fix the Floyd Rose floating bridge as it can't keep stable tuning now after years of use.

 

[Tollywood]

I must confess, after using a MM vintage tremolo I think it beats most Floyd Rose tremolos (Luke I) concerning usability and playability. Reminds me to take my Ibanez RG750 to service to fix the Floyd Rose floating bridge as it can't keep stable tuning now after years of use.

I never thought I'd say it, but I wholeheartedly agree that the ebmm tremolo with the locking tuners blows the Floyd Rose away.

 

[mikeller]

I never thought I'd say it, but I wholeheartedly agree that the ebmm tremolo with the locking tuners blows the Floyd Rose away.

Me too!!! Believe me, this is NO dis on my Y2D because it is a magnificent guitar, but every-time I play it I think to myself how much I wish it it had a MM tremolo!!!

 

[ZeroFivefour]

I must confess, after using a MM vintage tremolo I think it beats most Floyd Rose tremolos (Luke I) concerning usability and playability. Reminds me to take my Ibanez RG750 to service to fix the Floyd Rose floating bridge as it can't keep stable tuning now after years of use.

I never thought I'd say it, but I wholeheartedly agree that the ebmm tremolo with the locking tuners blows the Floyd Rose away.

Me too!!! Believe me, this is NO dis on my Y2D because it is a magnificent guitar, but every-time I play it I think to myself how much I wish it it had a MM tremolo!!!

I have to respectfully disagree with all of you. The new EBMM floyd that is on the Luke 1 reissue with back routing is the best bridge made imho. Period.

Out of curiosity are you guys doing mild trem work or do you employ it wildly for outrageous squeals, 2-3 note upper bends, and flutter bombs? Also I set my action very very low as I do a lot of fast legato runs across the board. Can the vintage trem be set extremely low in order to achieve this type of action while still offering the amount of pull back that the new EBMM floyd provides?

Nothing against the Vintage EBMM bridge, but I can not get it to do what the new EBMM floyd can do. It is simply not capable of doing what I require of it. 2 Different animals imho.

Granted, I do not own an EBMM vintage trem equipped guitar, but every time I have picked one up at my local shop I can not believe at how limited its range is. I'm not addressing stability here for the record.

Not trying to argue for the sake of arguing, but I wanted to share my experience with the EBMM full floating trem on the Luke 1 reissue. I find it has better feel, response, and shimmer to the old Gotoh that was equipped on the original luke one and Axis Guitars. I have owned one of each of those guitars for reference and currently own 2 Luke 1 reissues with the new EBMM floating floyd bridge.

The fact that the current production Luke comes only with the vintage trem is the ONLY reason I only own 2 of the reissues. I would/will own at least 3 at this point if/when Big Poppa releases the reissue here in the states of if he ever makes the original Luke a production guitar. I have contacted shops in the EU and here in the States looking for a third as recently as last week. I buy at least one guitar a year and it has been the 2 luke reissues the last 2 years. They are keepers for life.

Againn, I am glad you guys love your guitars and the bridges they have. I just wanted to share my experiences as well.

Cheers,

Tom

 

[FantasyMetal]

As a man who owns many guitars (hardtail, Floyd, and MM trem) I have to say that the Floyd beats all comers. I just happen to feel more at home on a Floyd-equipped guitar than on anything else. That being said, the MM JP trem is amazing!

 

[LilSteve]

So what is the drop date to order 2013 product before announcements of color changes and neck wood??? I may have to place an order....more importantly is the roasted flavor going away on certain... cough cough models?

 

[Tollywood]

Hi Tom,

I agree that the new ebmm Floyd is smoother feeling than the Gotoh unit they used to use.

But, regarding the ebmm vintage tremolo: I'm pretty aggressive with the bar and I will bottom it out all the way with no issues (I know, you said stability is not the issue). I always make it flutter by slapping the bar when it's pointed back away from the neck. I also like to bend a note with my fingers, then pull it even sharper with the bar. My vintage trem goes 1 1/2 steps sharp.

I'm not arguing with you either, Tom. I'm just responding to your rebuttal because I think we do some of the same tricks and I'm finding that it works for me. The simplicity and delicateness of the vintage trem design is very appealing to me. I'm so passionate about this because I was a militant Floyd Rose user/fanboy for over 25 years and I've just discovered that I like the ebmm vintage trem more.

So, that being said, it all comes down to individual preferences, and we can all appreciate that.

Have a great day!

Bryan

 

[dav]

The vintage music man tremolo is the best non locking tremolo system ever for me. But i've always prefered the "floyd rose" style tremolo.For the luke I reissue, i just thought it would be nice to see it in the production line with different finishes such as sterling silver or sapphire black...