christones
Well-known member
Hey fellow Tokai lovers,
I got one of Villagers Tokai Springys (ST-80/1981), a wonderful guitar with a great feel. I swapped the E-pickups for Lindy Fralins VH, which took away all the brittle high end the E's deliver. That alone brought the guitar already to another level.
But I want ot go further... I have searched the forum for a valid hint about a steel block replacement bridge, but only few a threads came up that handled my issue.
I would love to install a Callaham Trem (steelblock and plate) but have no idea if that would be possible without drilling new holes. That would be a no go as I want to have the option to put the guitar back to stock. Also I see that some did replace the trem unit with a Wilkinson WV6B, aren't those Chinese made under licence form Wilkinson? I assume they would fit easily. But I'd love to go with Callaham.
Anyone ever did this to a Springy?
Any share of experience is much appreciated.
Thanks,
CT
I got one of Villagers Tokai Springys (ST-80/1981), a wonderful guitar with a great feel. I swapped the E-pickups for Lindy Fralins VH, which took away all the brittle high end the E's deliver. That alone brought the guitar already to another level.
But I want ot go further... I have searched the forum for a valid hint about a steel block replacement bridge, but only few a threads came up that handled my issue.
I would love to install a Callaham Trem (steelblock and plate) but have no idea if that would be possible without drilling new holes. That would be a no go as I want to have the option to put the guitar back to stock. Also I see that some did replace the trem unit with a Wilkinson WV6B, aren't those Chinese made under licence form Wilkinson? I assume they would fit easily. But I'd love to go with Callaham.
Anyone ever did this to a Springy?
Any share of experience is much appreciated.
Thanks,
CT