This is the best video I've found on how to maintain, tune and set up my headless guitar. I have a Horner G3 but your presentation translates very well to that guitar.
@@DevilAndSons It's a chinese version of the bridge, not so good but enough to get started. Your video clarified a lot of it, thanks. I believe depending on the guitar intonation the tension bolt also affects the action of the strings, so the bolt should be set at different tension depending on if you have an E tuning, a C tuning and so on. Sure you said it in the video, but I missed it.
What a great and informative video! Solved all my curiosity and question about this bridge, now my Steingerger like guitar is on the way, can't wait to change the string and adjust it to my pref. Thanks a lot for this!!!
@@DevilAndSons thanks man, it's just a cheap Steinberger copy, but I'm really exited to get it. Btw your steampunk guitar is really cool, it should be in a Cthulhu fiction lol
Hi, I called this guitar ugly on a steinberger facebook group, but kinda regretting it... Here to set it straight! Any guitar who has had such attention is worth more than a factory produced one... In it's own steampunky way it may be a very very well tought trough piece, but I just was a little bit shocked at first by the looks, but it kinda grows on you (I visited the site and looks better in the pics then on the youtube video to me lol). I'm sorry for any owner and for the creator that I called his work ugly. I'm normally not one who disses on other peoples work... Especially when you can see it is built with passion. Just felt like I needed to set this straight ;)
That's very kind of you. It was actually commissioned by a band who have an aesthetic of weird voodoo like ancient magic stuff going on and I think calling it ugly isn't too offensive really. Many of the guitars i make for people are divisive. Very kind of you to come here and comment though. Thank you.
Great video!!! I got that same kit (from China) and the instructions that came with it made that bridge seem like the most complicated thing since the space shuttle. You made it not only easy to understand but to install & set up. It's now actually a very impressive little bit of engineering. Thank you very much.
Very happy to hear this was useful. When I made it i wasn't sure if it was too niche. I may make some more videos like this after all the feebdack. Good luck installing and setting up your kit.
Omg, I just saw this comment, so sorry for the late reply. Just trap a bare wire end under the bass of the bridge - no need to solder. Probably a bit late now.
Thanks Daniel. That was an absolutely great video. Inspired by other youtube channels, I bought a Cherrystone headless guitar from Amazon; the only place in UK that one can get the Steinberger kit. Whilst the overall kit is appalling, there is nothing I cannot sort out. What really worried me about the whole project was how to set the intonation with that bridge. Your video was superb at covering every question I could have had. I will begin the build after Christmas as I'm still waiting on some tools but I now feel very confident that I will be able to create a fantastic guitar with a very low action - your video was that 'missing link' I needed. Thank you very much for your time and effort and sharing your skills and knowledge. ------------------------ In case anyone reading this is interested and thinking about buying a headless kit. I have found that the routing for the two part bridge is very poor in that the general area for the chassis is routed out instead of a narrower channel with a cutout for the bridge locking mech. This means that two of the four bridge screws may not have enough wood to screw in securely leading, over time, to a catastrophic failure of the bridge fixture. I have bought a metal bracket to brace the bottom part of the chassis - I've left a comprehensive review and photos on Amazon.co.uk, under the name Leon Kowalski. I will update it once I begin my build to show images of the bracket in place too. Here is the review: bit.ly/HeadlessGuitar
Paul Wyatt I’m so happy that you found this helpful. I do find this kind of bridge is very fiddly to set up. Please do share some photos when you are done (or throughout). I’m on Facebook and Instagram if that is easier.
Thanks a lot. I have had a Steinberger Spirit for a long time, but never figured all the details out. I usually don’t use the tremolo, but it works now, and it sure is fun. The manual they come with don’t have all the information about the way to set it up.
Thanks for letting me know this video has helped you, I'm very glad it made a difference. What a shame the manual the steinberger came with wasn't helpful. Enjoy the tremolo.
Is it slipping because the bridge isn't exactly set up? If the bridge is in slightly the wrong position it may not engaged properly.When it's engaged, then pulled back does the tuning remain the same? If it does then the bridge is set up correctly. In that case the actual part the clip grips may need adjusting - if it can be, I don't think it can on the model I demoed here. Somehow you'd need to make the part it grips a bit wider perhaps,maybe a thin washer glued to it may make it thicker. I'm sorry not to be of help without seeing it. My first thought though is the bridge isn't quite set up in the right place.
Dude!!! I have been looking for a detailed video of this tremolo, that was amazing!!! I was having my doubts about getting one of these, thank you very much for doing it.. Now I still have a few questions, so pls bear with me: -About sound, this system it doesnt need to make more holes to the body so it has more wooden mass, and also the metal mass in the bridge looks bigger than a traditional trem, so, do u feel any sound difference/improvemenmt in the sustain or tone of the guitar based on only these characteristics? -Have u heard of the TransTrem II? from steinberger? this model had the capacity of tune the guitar in 2 additional tones, 1 semitone or tone up and down i believe, do u think that this thingy could be modified to allow the trem to lock additional tunings? by just moving a locker or something? have u thought about it? -How much room of tunning do u have left after locking all the strings? did it ever occured that u just reach the limit of the screw like in traditional floyd rose systems? -Does it always go back to the same note after using the trem? is it soft or hard to do so? - Does the trem's spring wears off? can anybody get replacements for that? - About the saddles, the original trem has little rollers, does the trem action produce any sound? weird clicks or scratches? - How did u cover the Overlod of music thing? with welding or just glue? or something like that? Man, again, Thanks for this video... u are the best I wish I could order u a special custom model from you but not sure i would be able to afford it..
Thanks for watching and asking such interesting questions. I will try to answer them all as best I can.And also thanks for saying such nice things about my guitars. Do keep in touch on facebook and instagram too: -You do need to rout a space to fit this trem as it goes into the body, so some wood is removed. I have the view that some luthiers take which is the type of wood doesn't really make a noticable difference to the sound etc on an electric and I haven't noticed this bridge effect the sustain etc in that way. - This system is quite basic, I'm not sure how you could adujst the bridge itself to make the easily adjusted one tone as each saddle is simply held in place by pressure from thos next to it, so moving one would move them all and to alter all the strings by 1 tone the saddles would all nedd to move different amounts. Perhaps you could do something at the nut end? -You definitely reach the limit, but this can be avoided by how tight the strings are when you start tuning, so pull them as tight as possible to avoid this. - I was quite impressed with the stability of the tuning considering the system, and didn't notice it going out of tune. Tremolos can have this issue more than a fixed bridge so I assume it will need as much regular tuning as most over floating bridges. -I haven't noticed any clicks in the trem excpet when you are locking and unlocking it. -I used a two part epoxy to simply stick something over the Overlord logo.
Thank you soooooo very much, this is incredibly helpful in understanding the headless tremolo system that came with my headless guitar kit from bargainmusian
It’s a pleasure. I’m glad it helped. I have built a few of those kits now and they can be a bit a tricky, it’s a fiddly bridge but worth it when you get it right. Good luck and if you follow me on Facebook or instagram please do share your build with me.
Sorry, I don't do either, and it will probably take me months to find the time to finish it. It needs a fret job, I've already dealt with the fret sprout and carved the handhold on the upper horn to fit the pinky and the thumb for holding the guitar aloft.
Such an informative video. Very helpful in helping me understand my Spirit tremolo. Also, this guitar is not steam punk to my eyes but spot on for a post-apocalyptic vibe. Reminds me of some mash up between HR Geiger and the Fallout franchise. Stellar work!!!
Thanks do much for leaving the comment, I'm glad it was useful. I agree, not so much steampunk really. I now refer to these sort of designs as post-apocalyptic just as you say, referring to the mad max films, but Geiger and Fallout are just right to describe them. Cheers.
@@DevilAndSons I would have never got this trem working perfect without your help!!!! Loving it! Was an awesome guitar built on this one, Tried my patience! \m/ \m/
Thank you very much for this video. Though I have a Steinberger it is really helpful. I was quoted an exorbitant amount to set up mine up by old employees. This is easily understandable from this video I'll easily be able to reset and or amend it.
Devil & Sons Guitars I had done a video of only the tuning. I posted a link to your video: the only complete setup video for this bridge I found on RUclips.
I don't understand why so many people hate the original neck end designed for double ball end strings. I could change the entire set of strings on my Steinberger/Hohner G2T in about 60 seconds, but with the single ball end neck adapter it makes it more of a hassle than on a standard headstock guitar.
very nice informative video, but i noticed, at 6:08 you say the tighter the tension the stiffer the tremolo is going to be. If you want to have floating tremolo in standard tuning, tension of strings equals tension of the spring, they are in balance and tremolo is floating. to make it stiffer you can only put higher gauge strings which require more tension on spring to be in balance. Or put stiffer stronger spring.... And one very important thing people with this bridge should have on mind when tuning all strings, you should first lock the latch, loosen this main screw for spring, tune all strings, than release the latch. Then what happens your guitar will go out of tune a little so with spring screw you tighten it and it will go in tune.
Thanks for joining the conservation. You are absolutely right, the string and spring tension have to be equal, so if the spring is tighter there is more tension in it and you need more tension in the string to get the bridge to the correct position for making the tremolo seem harder to move.
Great explanation!!! I wanted to know inside of the tremelo n how it was set up,,,I'm putting together a charvel with same locking means,,thanks a bunch
Amazing. Thanks a million. I just started assembly of my first guitar kit and was terrified of the floating bridge set up. Very well explained and easy to understand. I'm also doing a steam punk design and have finished most of the body cosmetics. What is your general price range for a commissioned build like this? I've already had several people interested in buying and I have no idea what a reasonable price would be. Thanks so much for the great video. Count me in as a faithful subscriber!
Thanks so much, and great to hear you are making unique things too. To be honest I find the process point really hard to decide upon. I started at a price compatible to a custom built guitar but didn't sell many, so reduced and sold more but didn't make much of a profit. Now I have a bigger reach and am more established I have gone back up to what I think is a reasonable amount compared to custom builds but as it's niche its a gamble finding the market and audience. Not really a helpful answer. I would suggest start by charging an amount based on how much profit you want, and make sure you are at least making some profit.
Hello. Im the owner of a Steinberger spirit. Im having problem keeping the tremolo arm locked, with the Allen key. It locks the tremolo arm to a certain point. The the Allen key just goes around and around..Is this natural. I would appreciate some help. Greetings.
From what I've read the thread at that part strips quite easily and a loose trem arm becomes a problem. I assume the tightness you have isn't quite enough for you. You may be able to wrap some plumbers tape (ptfe tape) around the base of the arm where it slots in to give it a tighter feel, and adjust the tightness with more tape.
I actually never used to used lubricant and have started recently, it definitely makes a difference in most cases I have used it on. Here's a video of my process ruclips.net/video/zng5hkMC-60/видео.html
This is really helpful i'm trying to figure out if these bridges are compatible with the hard tail variets or if body work needs to be done to make them fit, thanks for sharing.
@@DevilAndSons currently just research, I like Floyd rose bridges and the jack locations on these headless guitars I didn't really know they could have tremelos or what the routes look like how to discern build quality I've just heard some good playing on them and wondered about compatibility getting a cheapy and putting in good hardware.
Just made quick video of an exercise/practice tool called a Shred Neck It's very well made, and good for practising legato, string skipping, or whatever in a car. It is not an instrument, and as it was ordered from an American company, i think it was 2013, I ended up paying a lot of import duties/taxes.. and it ended up costing £80. The last final view in my video is upside down, as when you use it the headstock is designed to rest on your leg , and if you noticed the slight scalloping near the nut→ that's to let you dig in with a pick. It's good for maintaining, building up hand strength. Hope you are doing ok Cheers John inHampshire ;~)
Fantastic Video, I have insanely brought a guitar kit that probably cost way more than it should as it is a headless guitar kit, but I just wanted a challenge, I certainly got one! Instructions were at best Mmmmm Useless Lol. I had worked out the installation of the bridge to a certain extent, but this video explains it all in detail. You are a Life Saver :) The wife will not be happy I seem to have brought another Kit for Christmas, this time a Telecaster kit so a lot cheaper this time! Cheers Subscribed :)
Ha, that is great to hear. These bridges are weirdly complicated. I do like a good kit guitar but I've found most that I have tried don't even have instructions so you were lucky to get anything. I have a telecaster bridge video too.
@@DevilAndSons Yes the kit builds are going to be interesting lol. So far I've swapped over the two single coils and pots for a set from a Fender Affinity as the kit ones self destructed after a cable pulled out! Anyway I'm not expecting it to sound as good or be as playable as my MIM strat. But its fun anyway. Thanks for the pointer to the Tele bridge I'm sure to watch your guitar set up video a few times too. Great Work.
@@woodydroneson sounds good. If you are on social media and do share any photos of your builds do tag me in the comments ( @devilandsons) I do love to see people's builds.
Great video! Can I ask if the tension spring being worn out would cause the whammy not to stay in tune? I mean like it goes 1/4 step or more out everytime I use it now. If so do you know where I can buy a replacement/ I have a Hohner G3T. Thanks.
I think that sounds like the cause, I'd expect it to not go back in tune if the spring wasn't tight enough. If there's no more space to tighten one option might be to put some washers on the tightening bolt so that the spring is compressed an extra amount from the start, does that make sense? It would give you more compression on the spring from the start and therefore may help. I'm afraid I'm not sure where to get spare parts though.
Can someone please tell me how I remove the top "floating" part of the bridge from the bottom? In the video he pulls it off without effort, but mine seems locked in place with the blades and pins, and I'm afraid to break it if I really pull. Anyone got any ideas?
ShadawGaming have you completely removed the screw with the thumb wheel that goes into the body from end of the guitar (I.e it goes in from where the strap pin would be and towards the neck in line with it)? That would be holding it in place. Once you’ve removed that it should just be the pressure of the spring, so slide the front backwards so it comes loose from the blades, then lift. You will need to apply enough pressure to compress the spring, perhaps you’re not quite pressing hard enough.If you’ve done that and it’s not working it could be the latch at the back that holds the bridge from floating. If that doesn’t help I’m not really sure why it’s stuck (unless it’s a different bridge model).
I have heard mixed things said about it. I must admit I haven't had one that I have used a lot for a long period as I've sold the guitars. They seem good on the usage I have given them. However the proper steinberger ones should be great long term, compared to the cheaper over lord of music (again, mixed reviews for the latter).
I guess tou could. My worry would be if you shortened it that thumb wheel bit you grab may not turn it as easily. I guess cut it at the end on the inside.
Hey ! you're super useful, I'll get you some tea gladly. Came with another question. How does this type of guitar respond to high gauge strings? Id like to go two whole steps down. If I get a heavier set (currently 11-50s and in DropC#), is there anything I need to be aware of besides the normal set up? Thank you :D
Thanks so much, that's very kind. There's no reason that this type of bridge couldn't go on a baritone guitar which would deal with that tuning much better. However I assume you use those thicker strings already on standard scale length guitar fine, in which case I would imagine this bridge would be fine (I haven't tried). Also I think the cheaper bridges may not cope as well as there may not be enough flexibility in the spring, but possibly I'm wrong, and there are ways of adding washers to the bridge that would help with that. Honestly I can't tell you for certain as I haven't tried but my bet would be if you have managed with the strings you like to have the tuning you like on this scale guitar then a bridge like this would be fine if it wasn't the cheap version which may be risky.
@@DevilAndSons Got you, I could proceed cautiously. My main guitar is in standard and I used 10-46, but I want to have a special thing with my headless. Thought it was pretty cool that I could use thicker strings without issues on the headstock in comparison to a conventional guitar. No nut filing. As the main reason I use this one is for travel (no issue on planes) I'll be cautious, one step down should be good. I don't wanna break it :,(. Drop C# is good, maybe Drop C. I'll leave the two steps down tuning for another one with a bigger body.
That sounds good, it may be worth trying , I just honestly don't know. Let me know how you get on. Thank you so much for the tea too, your support is really appreciated.
Hi! I am building my guitar and I purchased this bridge. The guide was fantastic and really helpful. I was wondering if you remember how deep you routed the bridge? It would be extremely helpful to know. Thank you.
awesome tutorial!! id like to ask of is your R-Trem ,it is hard to pull down? or its soft?, because i have the same trem and its reaally hard to pull down!!!, i think it may be the spring, can i change it? to a softer one or it has to be the same type?
That does sound like the spring will make a difference. It's hard on a trem that only has one spring. On a traditional strat type trem you can adjust that tension by changing the spring. You could try and get a different spring of the same size but if it's nit got enough tension it won't counter the strings well and won't set up properly. The other option is to play with a lighter gauge of strings.
Hey, Devil! Cud you tell me, if i think to install this kind of bridge in "non-tremolo-mode" - would it be sucsessfull to me? If i separate two parts of it and instal the tuning pegs and real bridge only?
Thanks for asking. I have installed a few where I have made them 'non-tremolo' but I find using all the parts of the bridge helps hold it. I install the first bit normally, don't use the spring, then I fill the gaps with wood to make it all level. Then on the top part I drill a hole through where the tremolo bar goes, one on each side as the tremolo can go on either side. Then I slot the top part on so it engages with the blades and screw it down through the holes I have drilled. I hope that makes sense. Do let me know if you come up with a different method.
Thanks, and you too with your build. If you do share images on social media please do tag me in the comments (@devilandsons) as I love seeing other people's builds.
Hi I’ve just taken delivery of a steinberger spirit , tuned it and released the bridge and it dropped flat, the fine tuner didn’t work, gave it some whammy and the whole thing exploded bits everywhere , it’s put me right off keeping it to be honest think I’ll send it back
I am sure that whoever sold it will replace it, that really sounds like a faulty bridge. To be fair I've only worked on one steinberger spirit but I was very impressed the component quality. What a horrible thing to happen a Christmas.
Great video. I’m thinking of using one of these bridges. I have a couple questions to ask before if you don’t mind to help out. 1. I like to use heavy string gauges but still in standard tuning. Do you think this bridge would have any problem dealing with the added tension? 2. How far from the nut was the start of your bridge route? Thanks
Thanks for watching. I'll be honest the cheaper overlord of music bridge isn't brilliant so it may struggle, I've found it needs tightening a lot of the way sometimes for standard gauges. However you could drop some washers into the area where the spring is to compress it more in the first place which may help, I suggested this to someone else that was having issues and it worked for them. The bridge rout will depend on the scale of the guitar neck. What scale are you using?
I have another video explaining how scale length works and how you will need to position your bridge so 25.5" falls in the middle of the range if movement the saddles have, that way you can make strings both longer and shorter. I'm afraid I can't remember exactly the size of the rout for this bridge though. ruclips.net/video/8piycrcII5o/видео.html
Thanks for the info...I’m not sure if I will use this bridge or not yet. I figured it was probably not the best out there but the price is much better than some of the others haha.
Hi... First, thanks for this informative video. I just bought a Steinberger Spirit, and the tuning knobs are quite stiff, making it hard on the fingers to tune, never mind fine tune. Is there a way to make them more responsive, like maybe lubricating them? Or?
You can lubricate them, but some people use roller bearings. If you're on Facebook there is a great Steinberger group and they can definitely direct you to a good source to buy them. I put an extra set if washers on one spirit's fine tuners - that helped a bit.
Sorry not to be more specific about the bearings. That group os full of people much more knowledgeable on steinberger guitars than I, and I wouldn't want to recommend anything other than the best solution.
@@DevilAndSons It's fine. I'm part of the group now, and I did find there the right measurements and could find a supply on Amazon. Thanks for the caring reply.
I have seen this tremolo on the asian direct sales sights for $59.99. It's normally sold with Overlord Of Music cast into the top of it. It actually appears to be a relatively well though out tremolo. Of course, it is a much cheaper copy of the Steinberger tremolo; without all of the functions of the Steinberger. Also, I wonder about the long-term use of it. Will it stand-up to constant use? Slayer, anyone? Just looking at this RUclips video it appears to be pot-metal; not steel like a higher quality Kahler.
That's the same model. I agree, it's probably not as well made as a Steinberger (and it's slightly different) but I think it will still hold up pretty well toextreme play.
@Devil & Sons Sir I have a Strindberg Spirit headless guitar and at 19 min mark you are turning that larg knob under the tuners for fine tuning ? Mine is VERY stiff and acts like it doesn't want to turn is that normal ? only had the guitar for short time and don't know the characteristics of it yet.
It's possible it's tightened all the way. Does it not want to turn either way? Is there a screw driver slot in it to turn it with a driver instead of by hand? Sometimes this is easier - but be very careful, if it's tight it could be that the knob part you turn could break off, or that if it's over tightened it may cause something else to break. It shouldn't be too hard though - so that sounds a bit odd. Do you know if it's also hard to tighten when the strings are loose? The main point of this adjustment is pull the whole bridge into the right place for when you release the lock so the tuning stays the same as with the lock on - if you have your bridge floating all the time and don't lock it off then adjusting this doesn't really matter. It needs to have a certain amount of tightness to it to hold it all in place though.
@@DevilAndSons it has a screw driver slot. It will turn both ways but VERY stiff. It is sticking out near half inch. Not sure if hard to tighten when strings are loose.
@@Rob-qr2kn I would say that if the guitar is staying in tune when locked and unlocked in the floating position it's probably best not to mess with it, then when you change strings (or have time to loosen all the strings and re set up) you can check how easy it is to turn when there isn't any pressure on it which may cause something to snap. Not worth the risk now if there isn't any tuning or playing problem. I have noticed they do get quite stiff (in the video at the point you mentioned it was quite hard to turn). I'm not sure how helpful that was, but i hope it gives you some answer.
This was a great video! any idea where to get the grub screws for the top of the headstock bit? Or what measurement they are? lost one while changing strings...
Thanks for commenting. Let me check the size when I'm in the workshop tomorrow, otherwise you can get the string locks at the headstock with screws quite cheap on Amazon. I'll find a link for that too.
They seem to be 4.5mm in diameter and are 6mm long. They actually appear to be quite a unique Allen key size as most of the ones I had didn't fit. I think you may be best buying a new headless nut and just using the grub screws from that instead of trying to buy the screws online.
I just did a headless guitar nut search on Amazon and they range from £5 - £12 gbp. Check the photos though as some take the ball end of the string and don't use grub screws at the end
Hey, I've found that after adjusting the action and intonation in mine, the low E string seems to go in and out of tune, very slightly but constant, it's mildly anoying. Does anyone have any idea what it might be ? It's only on the low E string, and happens also when I fret a note. My guitar is a Steinberg Spirit.
I wonder if the slot in the nut is too high. That may cause this problem. Unfortunately I don't have any videos yet about nuts and adjusting them to suggest a fix for this, or even to test this out. It could also be the string itself needs replacing or isn't tight enough in the saddle.
@@DevilAndSons Thank you for your comment and quick reply. Really appreciate the video and the help. I think it was a bit loose in the saddle, i messed a little more with the action and it solved it, in case anyone else haves that issue. By the way, isn't there no nut since its a headless ??
I'm afraid I don't have any online templates for this. It may be quite straight forward when you get one though to rout the base bit as it is designed to fit snugly into straight edge routs. You can measure the depth of the base part to match the depth you rout.
ERIS what do you mean by headpiece? Do you mean just the nut with the string grips at the end of the neck where the tuning pegs normally are? If so try looking up “headless nut” on eBay or amazon, there should be a number of sellers.
ERIS the one I used in this video came with the bridge and was called “overlord” or “overlord of music” but I believe the same company make them unbranded. Again, I think eBay and Amazon is a good starting point to find them.
One day I will make a detailed video verbalising all my thoughts on the headless Anygig guitar.. On Sat 21st Oct, i recieved Shawn Lane Vigier. I made quick video
It could be many things. Are you using the same gauge strings as before? I would check the string height first, then the truss rod. I have another video on a full set up which covers both of those things: ruclips.net/video/fvD-qsM3piQ/видео.html
If it isn't either of those things I'm very happy to keep chatting on here and see if we can work out what is, but normally one of those two adjustments will fix it.
it's a reference to Robert Johnson going to down to the crossroads to sell his soul to the Devil, and also the tradditional family run businesses based on traditional skills and craftmanship.
Recently you said something about a Holdsworth inspired headless.. .... Will this be a shorter scale? Thank you John in Chandler's Ford ↓↓↓ [Still waiting for Anygig guitar to be delivered ]
MISTERJOHN JOHN - I've just finished designs for two that we're making over July - one may already be taken. If you're interested I can send you more info. We're also able to make one to your specs if you want one designed for you especially.
Thanks man
The only video on RUclips thats explain the whole system of this trem
It's my pleasure. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
This is the best video I've found on how to maintain, tune and set up my headless guitar. I have a Horner G3 but your presentation translates very well to that guitar.
Thank so you much for your kind words. It's great to know it crossover that well to the Horner too.
How fortunate that the guitar is still playable, having survived the "Explosion"!!!!!
george scarlett Boom! These guitars are post apocalyptic.
Thank you a lot for the video. I have an Overlord of Music and your video was really helpful to understand how the birdge works!
It's a pleasure. Enjoy your guitar. Is it a kit one?
@@DevilAndSons It's a chinese version of the bridge, not so good but enough to get started. Your video clarified a lot of it, thanks. I believe depending on the guitar intonation the tension bolt also affects the action of the strings, so the bolt should be set at different tension depending on if you have an E tuning, a C tuning and so on. Sure you said it in the video, but I missed it.
That guitar belongs in a museum........Clear and concise explanation of the system. AWESOME!!!!
Ha. Thanks so much.
What a great and informative video! Solved all my curiosity and question about this bridge, now my Steingerger like guitar is on the way, can't wait to change the string and adjust it to my pref. Thanks a lot for this!!!
Thank you for such kind words. What guitar are you getting? I wish you all the best with it.
@@DevilAndSons thanks man, it's just a cheap Steinberger copy, but I'm really exited to get it. Btw your steampunk guitar is really cool, it should be in a Cthulhu fiction lol
@playpm thanks again. I am a big fan of things Cthulhu and hope to make a themed guitar this year around it. Enjoy your new guitar when it arrives.
@@DevilAndSons that's so cool! Please make a video when it's done, already subbed and will be waiting for it!
Thanks so much, that's very kind.
Hi, I called this guitar ugly on a steinberger facebook group, but kinda regretting it... Here to set it straight!
Any guitar who has had such attention is worth more than a factory produced one... In it's own steampunky way it may be a very very well tought trough piece, but I just was a little bit shocked at first by the looks, but it kinda grows on you (I visited the site and looks better in the pics then on the youtube video to me lol).
I'm sorry for any owner and for the creator that I called his work ugly. I'm normally not one who disses on other peoples work... Especially when you can see it is built with passion.
Just felt like I needed to set this straight ;)
That's very kind of you. It was actually commissioned by a band who have an aesthetic of weird voodoo like ancient magic stuff going on and I think calling it ugly isn't too offensive really. Many of the guitars i make for people are divisive. Very kind of you to come here and comment though. Thank you.
This was extremely helpful! Thank you so much for this video Devil & Sons Guitars! Cheers!
Sabs Music so glad it was helpful. It's absolutely great to know people find these videos useful.
Great video!!! I got that same kit (from China) and the instructions that came with it made that bridge seem like the most complicated thing since the space shuttle. You made it not only easy to understand but to install & set up. It's now actually a very impressive little bit of engineering. Thank you very much.
Very happy to hear this was useful. When I made it i wasn't sure if it was too niche. I may make some more videos like this after all the feebdack. Good luck installing and setting up your kit.
Did you solder your ground to the back of that bridge? I have the same and I can't figure out where to ground.
I agree. I was totally lost until I watched this video.
Omg, I just saw this comment, so sorry for the late reply. Just trap a bare wire end under the bass of the bridge - no need to solder. Probably a bit late now.
Are you building a guitar?
Thanks a ton, exactly what I was looking for ❤
My pleasure, thanks for commenting.
I really wanted yo see the inside of how the Bridge works in detail, Thank you a lot.
It's a pleasure. Glad you like it.
As others have said, very useful. Thanks!
Dan Holden thanks for taking the time to comment, I’m glad it was useful.
Very useful and detailed video tutorial.
Thanks a lot
Thanks - and thanks too for leaving a comment, much appreciated.
Straight to the point and informative. Great video!
Thanks so much, I do hope I get things across directly so good to hear.
Thanks Daniel. That was an absolutely great video.
Inspired by other youtube channels, I bought a Cherrystone headless guitar from Amazon; the only place in UK that one can get the Steinberger kit. Whilst the overall kit is appalling, there is nothing I cannot sort out. What really worried me about the whole project was how to set the intonation with that bridge. Your video was superb at covering every question I could have had.
I will begin the build after Christmas as I'm still waiting on some tools but I now feel very confident that I will be able to create a fantastic guitar with a very low action - your video was that 'missing link' I needed.
Thank you very much for your time and effort and sharing your skills and knowledge.
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In case anyone reading this is interested and thinking about buying a headless kit. I have found that the routing for the two part bridge is very poor in that the general area for the chassis is routed out instead of a narrower channel with a cutout for the bridge locking mech. This means that two of the four bridge screws may not have enough wood to screw in securely leading, over time, to a catastrophic failure of the bridge fixture. I have bought a metal bracket to brace the bottom part of the chassis - I've left a comprehensive review and photos on Amazon.co.uk, under the name Leon Kowalski. I will update it once I begin my build to show images of the bracket in place too.
Here is the review: bit.ly/HeadlessGuitar
Paul Wyatt I’m so happy that you found this helpful. I do find this kind of bridge is very fiddly to set up. Please do share some photos when you are done (or throughout). I’m on Facebook and Instagram if that is easier.
Thanks a lot. I have had a Steinberger Spirit for a long time, but never figured all the details out. I usually don’t use the tremolo, but it works now, and it sure is fun. The manual they come with don’t have all the information about the way to set it up.
Thanks for letting me know this video has helped you, I'm very glad it made a difference. What a shame the manual the steinberger came with wasn't helpful. Enjoy the tremolo.
Great tutorial, very explanative. Thanks, dude!
Thank you for such a nice comment, it makes filming the video all worthwhile.
Well spoken and described. No erhms... erhms. ✔️👍
Thank you, I try my best.
Really awesome and detailed analysis of the system! Keep the great work up!!
Thanks so much for commenting. I'm trying to keep up regular video releases, stay tuned.
@@DevilAndSons what do you do when the clip does not stick to the little disc below the tremolo bar? Mine slips away quite easily
Is it slipping because the bridge isn't exactly set up? If the bridge is in slightly the wrong position it may not engaged properly.When it's engaged, then pulled back does the tuning remain the same? If it does then the bridge is set up correctly. In that case the actual part the clip grips may need adjusting - if it can be, I don't think it can on the model I demoed here. Somehow you'd need to make the part it grips a bit wider perhaps,maybe a thin washer glued to it may make it thicker. I'm sorry not to be of help without seeing it. My first thought though is the bridge isn't quite set up in the right place.
this was so Fucking helpful mate, I have been looking for a video like this for a month now. thank you so much
What a compliment. So glad it was helpful. I have some other videos on set up that may be helpful.
Dude!!! I have been looking for a detailed video of this tremolo, that was amazing!!! I was having my doubts about getting one of these, thank you very much for doing it..
Now I still have a few questions, so pls bear with me:
-About sound, this system it doesnt need to make more holes to the body so it has more wooden mass, and also the metal mass in the bridge looks bigger than a traditional trem, so, do u feel any sound difference/improvemenmt in the sustain or tone of the guitar based on only these characteristics?
-Have u heard of the TransTrem II? from steinberger? this model had the capacity of tune the guitar in 2 additional tones, 1 semitone or tone up and down i believe, do u think that this thingy could be modified to allow the trem to lock additional tunings? by just moving a locker or something? have u thought about it?
-How much room of tunning do u have left after locking all the strings? did it ever occured that u just reach the limit of the screw like in traditional floyd rose systems?
-Does it always go back to the same note after using the trem? is it soft or hard to do so?
- Does the trem's spring wears off? can anybody get replacements for that?
- About the saddles, the original trem has little rollers, does the trem action produce any sound? weird clicks or scratches?
- How did u cover the Overlod of music thing? with welding or just glue? or something like that?
Man, again, Thanks for this video... u are the best
I wish I could order u a special custom model from you but not sure i would be able to afford it..
Thanks for watching and asking such interesting questions. I will try to answer them all as best I can.And also thanks for saying such nice things about my guitars. Do keep in touch on facebook and instagram too:
-You do need to rout a space to fit this trem as it goes into the body, so some wood is removed. I have the view that some luthiers take which is the type of wood doesn't really make a noticable difference to the sound etc on an electric and I haven't noticed this bridge effect the sustain etc in that way.
- This system is quite basic, I'm not sure how you could adujst the bridge itself to make the easily adjusted one tone as each saddle is simply held in place by pressure from thos next to it, so moving one would move them all and to alter all the strings by 1 tone the saddles would all nedd to move different amounts. Perhaps you could do something at the nut end?
-You definitely reach the limit, but this can be avoided by how tight the strings are when you start tuning, so pull them as tight as possible to avoid this.
- I was quite impressed with the stability of the tuning considering the system, and didn't notice it going out of tune. Tremolos can have this issue more than a fixed bridge so I assume it will need as much regular tuning as most over floating bridges.
-I haven't noticed any clicks in the trem excpet when you are locking and unlocking it.
-I used a two part epoxy to simply stick something over the Overlord logo.
Just what I needed to know. Thanks!
Glad it was useful, thanks for letting me know.
Just bought a lefty spirit Pro, found this video very informative, many thanks!
Thanks for letting me know. Enjoy your new guitar.
Thank you soooooo very much, this is incredibly helpful in understanding the headless tremolo system that came with my headless guitar kit from bargainmusian
It’s a pleasure. I’m glad it helped. I have built a few of those kits now and they can be a bit a tricky, it’s a fiddly bridge but worth it when you get it right. Good luck and if you follow me on Facebook or instagram please do share your build with me.
Sorry, I don't do either, and it will probably take me months to find the time to finish it. It needs a fret job, I've already dealt with the fret sprout and carved the handhold on the upper horn to fit the pinky and the thumb for holding the guitar aloft.
DragonofLimerick no worries, and sounds like an epic job you are doing. Good luck, and thanks again for watching.
Thanks Man! Appreciate the time you took. Very helpful to see the workings of it.
It's a pleasure, thanks for commenting.
great video, helped me understand a lot. Thanks
Glad it helped! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Such an informative video. Very helpful in helping me understand my Spirit tremolo. Also, this guitar is not steam punk to my eyes but spot on for a post-apocalyptic vibe. Reminds me of some mash up between HR Geiger and the Fallout franchise. Stellar work!!!
Thanks do much for leaving the comment, I'm glad it was useful. I agree, not so much steampunk really. I now refer to these sort of designs as post-apocalyptic just as you say, referring to the mad max films, but Geiger and Fallout are just right to describe them. Cheers.
That is a really pretty guitar, sick work
Thanks so much, it was great fun to make.
So detailed! Thx so much
It's a pleasure, cheers for watching.
Great Video!!! Very, very helpful!! Many thanks to you!!!
I'm so happy you liked it, thanks to you for commenting.
You educated me. Thank you.
It's a pleasure. Thanks for letting me know.
I have one. What a perfectly wretched design for a whammy system.
Ha. It is a bit clunky, but does the job.
Excellent, thanks. Make sure you pull that string tight or you can run out of thread space and the bridge end. Learned the hard way.
Good tip, thanks for adding it.
Thanks!
Thank you so much, that is very kind of you.
I just bought this thank you soooo much
Good luck, and do let me know how you get on.
@@DevilAndSons I would have never got this trem working perfect without your help!!!! Loving it! Was an awesome guitar built on this one, Tried my patience! \m/ \m/
So glad you got it all sorted. Wishing you the best with the guitar.
EXCELLENT video.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Wow thank you!!
Thanks for watching and commenting
Thank you very much for this video. Though I have a Steinberger it is really helpful. I was quoted an exorbitant amount to set up mine up by old employees. This is easily understandable from this video I'll easily be able to reset and or amend it.
I'm so happy to be able to help. Let me know how you get on, and good luck.
Wish I knew about those string clamps on the bridge could fall out before I lost two of them! You covered it all.
Sorry to hear that. Next time you'll be prepared.
Devil & Sons Guitars I had done a video of only the tuning. I posted a link to your video: the only complete setup video for this bridge I found on RUclips.
Mike Roberti always good to fill RUclips with helpful instructions for others. Good work.
Nice one.
Thanks
I don't understand why so many people hate the original neck end designed for double ball end strings. I could change the entire set of strings on my Steinberger/Hohner G2T in about 60 seconds, but with the single ball end neck adapter it makes it more of a hassle than on a standard headstock guitar.
I actually only used the double ball ends for a client recently for the first time, I was very impressed.
Some day i will buy one of these
Karver thanks! I’m sure I’ll be making many more in the style, they are so fun to make.
Great lesson. Thank you.
It's a pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting.
very nice informative video, but i noticed, at 6:08 you say the tighter the tension the stiffer the tremolo is going to be. If you want to have floating tremolo in standard tuning, tension of strings equals tension of the spring, they are in balance and tremolo is floating. to make it stiffer you can only put higher gauge strings which require more tension on spring to be in balance. Or put stiffer stronger spring.... And one very important thing people with this bridge should have on mind when tuning all strings, you should first lock the latch, loosen this main screw for spring, tune all strings, than release the latch. Then what happens your guitar will go out of tune a little so with spring screw you tighten it and it will go in tune.
Thanks for joining the conservation. You are absolutely right, the string and spring tension have to be equal, so if the spring is tighter there is more tension in it and you need more tension in the string to get the bridge to the correct position for making the tremolo seem harder to move.
Ace video.
Thanks, and thanks for commenting.
Great explanation!!! I wanted to know inside of the tremelo n how it was set up,,,I'm putting together a charvel with same locking means,,thanks a bunch
It's a pleasure - not sure why it took me 2 years to thank you though.
Amazing. Thanks a million. I just started assembly of my first guitar kit and was terrified of the floating bridge set up. Very well explained and easy to understand. I'm also doing a steam punk design and have finished most of the body cosmetics. What is your general price range for a commissioned build like this? I've already had several people interested in buying and I have no idea what a reasonable price would be. Thanks so much for the great video. Count me in as a faithful subscriber!
Thanks so much, and great to hear you are making unique things too. To be honest I find the process point really hard to decide upon. I started at a price compatible to a custom built guitar but didn't sell many, so reduced and sold more but didn't make much of a profit. Now I have a bigger reach and am more established I have gone back up to what I think is a reasonable amount compared to custom builds but as it's niche its a gamble finding the market and audience. Not really a helpful answer. I would suggest start by charging an amount based on how much profit you want, and make sure you are at least making some profit.
thanks man very helpful
ken santos that’s a pleasure, and thanks for commenting
Hello. Im the owner of a Steinberger spirit. Im having problem keeping the tremolo arm locked, with the Allen key. It locks the tremolo arm to a certain point. The the Allen key just goes around and around..Is this natural. I would appreciate some help.
Greetings.
From what I've read the thread at that part strips quite easily and a loose trem arm becomes a problem. I assume the tightness you have isn't quite enough for you. You may be able to wrap some plumbers tape (ptfe tape) around the base of the arm where it slots in to give it a tighter feel, and adjust the tightness with more tape.
There should be a hex bolt on the upper edge to clamp the intonators.
This one has a little Allen screw.
Do you put a lubricant on the tuners? I have the GT and the tuners are a bit stiff in comparison to my old G3T.
I actually never used to used lubricant and have started recently, it definitely makes a difference in most cases I have used it on. Here's a video of my process ruclips.net/video/zng5hkMC-60/видео.html
Amazing thank you!
It's a pleasure, thanks for commenting.
Very helpful
It's a pleasure, glad it was useful.
This is really helpful i'm trying to figure out if these bridges are compatible with the hard tail variets or if body work needs to be done to make them fit, thanks for sharing.
Glad it was useful. Are you customising a guitar or building something from scratch?
@@DevilAndSons currently just research, I like Floyd rose bridges and the jack locations on these headless guitars I didn't really know they could have tremelos or what the routes look like how to discern build quality I've just heard some good playing on them and wondered about compatibility getting a cheapy and putting in good hardware.
The cheap bridges like this aren't really that good. But the original steinberger ones are definitely great.
@@DevilAndSons hell yeah dude if it flutters I'm interested.
I've recently started using FU tone bridges on my holds and am very impressed. Have you seen there Floyd rose upgrades before?
Just made quick video of an exercise/practice tool called a
Shred Neck
It's very well made, and good for practising legato, string skipping, or whatever in a car.
It is not an instrument, and as it was ordered from an American company, i think it was 2013, I ended up paying a lot of import duties/taxes.. and it ended up costing £80.
The last final view in my video is upside down, as when you use it the headstock is designed to rest on your leg , and if you noticed the slight scalloping near the nut→ that's to let you dig in with a pick.
It's good for maintaining, building up hand strength.
Hope you are doing ok
Cheers John inHampshire
;~)
misterjohn john thanks John. Always nice to get your updates on new equipment.
Fantastic Video, I have insanely brought a guitar kit that probably cost way more than it should as it is a headless guitar kit, but I just wanted a challenge, I certainly got one! Instructions were at best Mmmmm Useless Lol. I had worked out the installation of the bridge to a certain extent, but this video explains it all in detail. You are a Life Saver :) The wife will not be happy I seem to have brought another Kit for Christmas, this time a Telecaster kit so a lot cheaper this time! Cheers Subscribed :)
Ha, that is great to hear. These bridges are weirdly complicated. I do like a good kit guitar but I've found most that I have tried don't even have instructions so you were lucky to get anything. I have a telecaster bridge video too.
Here it is ruclips.net/video/Vqs2OrIn-HY/видео.html
Thanks for subscribing
@@DevilAndSons Yes the kit builds are going to be interesting lol. So far I've swapped over the two single coils and pots for a set from a Fender Affinity as the kit ones self destructed after a cable pulled out! Anyway I'm not expecting it to sound as good or be as playable as my MIM strat. But its fun anyway. Thanks for the pointer to the Tele bridge I'm sure to watch your guitar set up video a few times too. Great Work.
@@woodydroneson sounds good. If you are on social media and do share any photos of your builds do tag me in the comments ( @devilandsons) I do love to see people's builds.
Great video! Can I ask if the tension spring being worn out would cause the whammy not to stay in tune? I mean like it goes 1/4 step or more out everytime I use it now. If so do you know where I can buy a replacement/ I have a Hohner G3T. Thanks.
I think that sounds like the cause, I'd expect it to not go back in tune if the spring wasn't tight enough. If there's no more space to tighten one option might be to put some washers on the tightening bolt so that the spring is compressed an extra amount from the start, does that make sense? It would give you more compression on the spring from the start and therefore may help. I'm afraid I'm not sure where to get spare parts though.
@@DevilAndSons thanks, i think I found a site for just the spring. If not I’ll try the washers. Good idea!
Hopefully a replacement spring will sort it
Can someone please tell me how I remove the top "floating" part of the bridge from the bottom? In the video he pulls it off without effort, but mine seems locked in place with the blades and pins, and I'm afraid to break it if I really pull. Anyone got any ideas?
ShadawGaming have you completely removed the screw with the thumb wheel that goes into the body from end of the guitar (I.e it goes in from where the strap pin would be and towards the neck in line with it)? That would be holding it in place. Once you’ve removed that it should just be the pressure of the spring, so slide the front backwards so it comes loose from the blades, then lift. You will need to apply enough pressure to compress the spring, perhaps you’re not quite pressing hard enough.If you’ve done that and it’s not working it could be the latch at the back that holds the bridge from floating. If that doesn’t help I’m not really sure why it’s stuck (unless it’s a different bridge model).
@@DevilAndSons Ok, thank you very much! :)
ShadawGaming it’s a pleasure. I hope you manage it (let me know if it does).
Thx for the video. Does that trem system stay in tune good even with heavy use?
I have heard mixed things said about it. I must admit I haven't had one that I have used a lot for a long period as I've sold the guitars. They seem good on the usage I have given them. However the proper steinberger ones should be great long term, compared to the cheaper over lord of music (again, mixed reviews for the latter).
Very good video, thank you! Saludos!
It's a pleasure.
The doo hickey in the back is sticking out too long....can I shorten it?
I guess tou could. My worry would be if you shortened it that thumb wheel bit you grab may not turn it as easily. I guess cut it at the end on the inside.
Hey ! you're super useful, I'll get you some tea gladly. Came with another question. How does this type of guitar respond to high gauge strings? Id like to go two whole steps down. If I get a heavier set (currently 11-50s and in DropC#), is there anything I need to be aware of besides the normal set up? Thank you :D
Thanks so much, that's very kind. There's no reason that this type of bridge couldn't go on a baritone guitar which would deal with that tuning much better. However I assume you use those thicker strings already on standard scale length guitar fine, in which case I would imagine this bridge would be fine (I haven't tried). Also I think the cheaper bridges may not cope as well as there may not be enough flexibility in the spring, but possibly I'm wrong, and there are ways of adding washers to the bridge that would help with that. Honestly I can't tell you for certain as I haven't tried but my bet would be if you have managed with the strings you like to have the tuning you like on this scale guitar then a bridge like this would be fine if it wasn't the cheap version which may be risky.
@@DevilAndSons Got you, I could proceed cautiously. My main guitar is in standard and I used 10-46, but I want to have a special thing with my headless. Thought it was pretty cool that I could use thicker strings without issues on the headstock in comparison to a conventional guitar. No nut filing. As the main reason I use this one is for travel (no issue on planes) I'll be cautious, one step down should be good. I don't wanna break it :,(. Drop C# is good, maybe Drop C. I'll leave the two steps down tuning for another one with a bigger body.
That sounds good, it may be worth trying , I just honestly don't know. Let me know how you get on. Thank you so much for the tea too, your support is really appreciated.
Hi! I am building my guitar and I purchased this bridge. The guide was fantastic and really helpful. I was wondering if you remember how deep you routed the bridge? It would be extremely helpful to know. Thank you.
Rivu - I'm so glad this was useful for you. The main rout was 1.6mm deep, and the deeper rout was 3.2mm deep. Hope that helps too.
Devil & Sons Guitars Thank you. This will be incredibly helpful.
Rivu Chowdhury good, but do double check the depths - perhaps do a practice rout on a scrap if you have one.
awesome tutorial!! id like to ask of is your R-Trem ,it is hard to pull down? or its soft?, because i have the same trem and its reaally hard to pull down!!!, i think it may be the spring, can i change it? to a softer one or it has to be the same type?
That does sound like the spring will make a difference. It's hard on a trem that only has one spring. On a traditional strat type trem you can adjust that tension by changing the spring. You could try and get a different spring of the same size but if it's nit got enough tension it won't counter the strings well and won't set up properly. The other option is to play with a lighter gauge of strings.
@@DevilAndSons okay :D, ill try that, thanks a lot
Good luck, and let me know how you get on please.
Hey, Devil!
Cud you tell me, if i think to install this kind of bridge in "non-tremolo-mode" - would it be sucsessfull to me? If i separate two parts of it and instal the tuning pegs and real bridge only?
Thanks for asking. I have installed a few where I have made them 'non-tremolo' but I find using all the parts of the bridge helps hold it. I install the first bit normally, don't use the spring, then I fill the gaps with wood to make it all level. Then on the top part I drill a hole through where the tremolo bar goes, one on each side as the tremolo can go on either side. Then I slot the top part on so it engages with the blades and screw it down through the holes I have drilled. I hope that makes sense. Do let me know if you come up with a different method.
@@DevilAndSons Thank you a lot! Your guitars are awesome! Wish you good luck, man!
Thanks, and you too with your build. If you do share images on social media please do tag me in the comments (@devilandsons) as I love seeing other people's builds.
Hi I’ve just taken delivery of a steinberger spirit , tuned it and released the bridge and it dropped flat, the fine tuner didn’t work, gave it some whammy and the whole thing exploded bits everywhere , it’s put me right off keeping it to be honest think I’ll send it back
Was it a new one? That sounds like a serious problem and not a common one. You sound very very unlucky.
@@DevilAndSons yes it was brand new only delivered yesterday
I am sure that whoever sold it will replace it, that really sounds like a faulty bridge. To be fair I've only worked on one steinberger spirit but I was very impressed the component quality. What a horrible thing to happen a Christmas.
@@DevilAndSons yeah I’ll get straight onto them about it, luckily it’s not my only guitar
@@joelwainwright1457 good luck
Great video. I’m thinking of using one of these bridges. I have a couple questions to ask before if you don’t mind to help out.
1. I like to use heavy string gauges but still in standard tuning. Do you think this bridge would have any problem dealing with the added tension?
2. How far from the nut was the start of your bridge route?
Thanks
Thanks for watching. I'll be honest the cheaper overlord of music bridge isn't brilliant so it may struggle, I've found it needs tightening a lot of the way sometimes for standard gauges. However you could drop some washers into the area where the spring is to compress it more in the first place which may help, I suggested this to someone else that was having issues and it worked for them.
The bridge rout will depend on the scale of the guitar neck. What scale are you using?
I’ll be using 25.5 inch, which is what I assumed yours was. But I may have been wrong to assume haha
That is what mine was.
I have another video explaining how scale length works and how you will need to position your bridge so 25.5" falls in the middle of the range if movement the saddles have, that way you can make strings both longer and shorter. I'm afraid I can't remember exactly the size of the rout for this bridge though.
ruclips.net/video/8piycrcII5o/видео.html
Thanks for the info...I’m not sure if I will use this bridge or not yet.
I figured it was probably not the best out there but the price is much better than some of the others haha.
Hi... First, thanks for this informative video.
I just bought a Steinberger Spirit, and the tuning knobs are quite stiff, making it hard on the fingers to tune, never mind fine tune. Is there a way to make them more responsive, like maybe lubricating them? Or?
You can lubricate them, but some people use roller bearings. If you're on Facebook there is a great Steinberger group and they can definitely direct you to a good source to buy them. I put an extra set if washers on one spirit's fine tuners - that helped a bit.
@@DevilAndSons OK. I'll check out the Facebook group. Thanks.
Sorry not to be more specific about the bearings. That group os full of people much more knowledgeable on steinberger guitars than I, and I wouldn't want to recommend anything other than the best solution.
@@DevilAndSons It's fine. I'm part of the group now, and I did find there the right measurements and could find a supply on Amazon. Thanks for the caring reply.
Excellent. Next time I have a steinberger in for work I will definitely do this upgrade. I hope it works for you.
Is this overlord of music?
Edwin Sacueza Jr. this one is, yes.
I have seen this tremolo on the asian direct sales sights for $59.99. It's normally sold with Overlord Of Music cast into the top of it. It actually appears to be a relatively well though out tremolo. Of course, it is a much cheaper copy of the Steinberger tremolo; without all of the functions of the Steinberger. Also, I wonder about the long-term use of it. Will it stand-up to constant use? Slayer, anyone? Just looking at this RUclips video it appears to be pot-metal; not steel like a higher quality Kahler.
That's the same model. I agree, it's probably not as well made as a Steinberger (and it's slightly different) but I think it will still hold up pretty well toextreme play.
that guitar is both the worst and the best thing i've ever seen.
Thank you. I shoukd quote you on my website.
@Devil & Sons Sir I have a Strindberg Spirit headless guitar and at 19 min mark you are turning that larg knob under the tuners for fine tuning ? Mine is VERY stiff and acts like it doesn't want to turn is that normal ? only had the guitar for short time and don't know the characteristics of it yet.
It's possible it's tightened all the way. Does it not want to turn either way? Is there a screw driver slot in it to turn it with a driver instead of by hand? Sometimes this is easier - but be very careful, if it's tight it could be that the knob part you turn could break off, or that if it's over tightened it may cause something else to break. It shouldn't be too hard though - so that sounds a bit odd. Do you know if it's also hard to tighten when the strings are loose?
The main point of this adjustment is pull the whole bridge into the right place for when you release the lock so the tuning stays the same as with the lock on - if you have your bridge floating all the time and don't lock it off then adjusting this doesn't really matter. It needs to have a certain amount of tightness to it to hold it all in place though.
@@DevilAndSons it has a screw driver slot. It will turn both ways but VERY stiff. It is sticking out near half inch. Not sure if hard to tighten when strings are loose.
@@Rob-qr2kn I would say that if the guitar is staying in tune when locked and unlocked in the floating position it's probably best not to mess with it, then when you change strings (or have time to loosen all the strings and re set up) you can check how easy it is to turn when there isn't any pressure on it which may cause something to snap. Not worth the risk now if there isn't any tuning or playing problem. I have noticed they do get quite stiff (in the video at the point you mentioned it was quite hard to turn). I'm not sure how helpful that was, but i hope it gives you some answer.
@@DevilAndSons Thank You Sir
Rob it’s a pleasure, and thank you for taking the time to comment.
This was a great video!
any idea where to get the grub screws for the top of the headstock bit? Or what measurement they are?
lost one while changing strings...
Thanks for commenting. Let me check the size when I'm in the workshop tomorrow, otherwise you can get the string locks at the headstock with screws quite cheap on Amazon. I'll find a link for that too.
They seem to be 4.5mm in diameter and are 6mm long. They actually appear to be quite a unique Allen key size as most of the ones I had didn't fit. I think you may be best buying a new headless nut and just using the grub screws from that instead of trying to buy the screws online.
I just did a headless guitar nut search on Amazon and they range from £5 - £12 gbp. Check the photos though as some take the ball end of the string and don't use grub screws at the end
@@DevilAndSons thanks!
Hey, I've found that after adjusting the action and intonation in mine, the low E string seems to go in and out of tune, very slightly but constant, it's mildly anoying. Does anyone have any idea what it might be ? It's only on the low E string, and happens also when I fret a note. My guitar is a Steinberg Spirit.
I wonder if the slot in the nut is too high. That may cause this problem. Unfortunately I don't have any videos yet about nuts and adjusting them to suggest a fix for this, or even to test this out. It could also be the string itself needs replacing or isn't tight enough in the saddle.
@@DevilAndSons Thank you for your comment and quick reply. Really appreciate the video and the help. I think it was a bit loose in the saddle, i messed a little more with the action and it solved it, in case anyone else haves that issue. By the way, isn't there no nut since its a headless ??
There's still a nut as that's what helps line the strings up and set their height. Glad you have sorted the problem though.
Hi, where can i find routing instructions to fit one of these?
I'm afraid I don't have any online templates for this. It may be quite straight forward when you get one though to rout the base bit as it is designed to fit snugly into straight edge routs. You can measure the depth of the base part to match the depth you rout.
hey, where can I purchase that headpiece? please let me know!!!!
ERIS what do you mean by headpiece? Do you mean just the nut with the string grips at the end of the neck where the tuning pegs normally are? If so try looking up “headless nut” on eBay or amazon, there should be a number of sellers.
@@DevilAndSons oh thank you!
ERIS it’s a pleasure, I hope it helps. Most places sell it as part of a set with the bridge. Hope you find what you are looking for.
I just want to know that headpiece's company name!
ERIS the one I used in this video came with the bridge and was called “overlord” or “overlord of music” but I believe the same company make them unbranded. Again, I think eBay and Amazon is a good starting point to find them.
Is that an actual Steinberger bridge? Or the Chinese knockoff "Overlord Of Music"?
That's actually an Overlord of Music, so same design but not the same quality.
One day I will make a detailed video verbalising all my thoughts on the headless Anygig guitar..
On Sat 21st Oct, i recieved Shawn Lane Vigier. I made quick video
I hope you are still doing well.
I just re strung my steinberger spirit for the first time and upon installing the low e it buzzes like crazy..do u know what the problem is?
It could be many things. Are you using the same gauge strings as before?
I would check the string height first, then the truss rod. I have another video on a full set up which covers both of those things: ruclips.net/video/fvD-qsM3piQ/видео.html
If it isn't either of those things I'm very happy to keep chatting on here and see if we can work out what is, but normally one of those two adjustments will fix it.
@@DevilAndSons hi I just started playing after a 20 year hiatus..I gotta find out wat do u mean by string height? Could u tell me in a few words?
Ok high action, low action I think?
Yes. String height is the same as action. That other video explains it in more detail. Welcome back to playing.
can you make a video, why your channel's name is devil and son??
I already have: ruclips.net/video/ul3OjB3Yfak/видео.html
it's a reference to Robert Johnson going to down to the crossroads to sell his soul to the Devil, and also the tradditional family run businesses based on traditional skills and craftmanship.
alright, it's cool man. you have your own way to do something.
Recently you said something about a Holdsworth inspired headless..
.... Will this be a shorter scale?
Thank you
John in
Chandler's Ford ↓↓↓
[Still waiting for Anygig guitar to be delivered ]
MISTERJOHN JOHN I'm actually working on two now which are headless, but both standard scale length.
I lost the spring to my guitar ! Can anyone help me where to get it
oussama mdafar you can probably pick up a headless bridge on eBay new for not too much money. I’m not sure where to buy the spring separately though.
very interesting
do you have in headless guitars for sale?
cheers
John in SO53 in Hampshire
MISTERJOHN JOHN - I've just finished designs for two that we're making over July - one may already be taken. If you're interested I can send you more info. We're also able to make one to your specs if you want one designed for you especially.
Devil & Sons Guitars ....
very interested, I will try and phone you tomorrow
afternoon=Tuesday27thJune
Cheers, John in Hampshire SO53
MISTERJOHN JOHN excellent. If you need the details I can email you.
You can also contact us via our website DevilAndSons.Guitars
Devil & Sons Guitars
just sent stuff
What the hell happened to the guitar mess
The apocalypse!
It was extremely knowledgeable but the guitar is the most uglyest.
That's the idea!
That's one ugly lookin Guitar lol
Exactly what my client were after. Thanks