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Author Message   Tonne Username: Tonne Registered: 8-2006 Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 4:55 pm:    Well I have a RS1000 with a ProRocker Bridge and i dont like the bridge at all. I am thinking of either putting a good trem on it or just a stoptail bridge either like a LesPaul or one peice. Has anyone done this and have a great resulting sound? I am just wondering how it will turn out soundwise. Will it be an improvement or shouldnt i mess with it? thanks!   Craigjc Username: Craigjc Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 1:48 pm:    I've changed the trem on an RS505 to a Floyd Rose. You have to plug the stud holes and redrill. For vintage value, this may not be a good thing. For playability and functionality, it's necessary, IMHO.   Tonne Username: Tonne Registered: 8-2006 Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 7:03 am:    but how bout tone?? that is what concerns me most, cause my RS1000 is too middy and dark sounding   Craigjc Username: Craigjc Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 10:53 am:    Mine certainly does not sound dark. I can't compare it to the original tone because the Floyd has been on there for years. I use Gotoh licensed Floyds because I like Gotoh hardware in general, and I don't think brands like Schaller are worth double the price. Also, I never use the Floyd locking nut. I buy the Kahler style. Much smaller holes in your headstock.   Ibeyfan Username: Ibeyfan Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 3:35 pm:    how much do you think changing the bridge would decrease the value in the future? i dont really think it makes much of an impact with current prices and to be honest i would probably prefer a floyd rose on mine as ive just spent the last 4 months finding a part for it because the cheap pot metal had snapped only to find when i was changing it there is another piece that looks like it wont hold out for much longer.   Tonne Username: Tonne Registered: 8-2006 Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 6:55 pm:    i actually dont want a trem on it. i was thinking of getting a Stop tailpiece for it instead. what do you think? but made of steel cause i dont like the crappy aluminum or whatever is on that trem.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 11:10 pm:    Tonne: Then why not just block it with a hunk of dense wood? It's a reversible mod.   Tonne Username: Tonne Registered: 8-2006 Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 3:56 am:    I dont want to block the trem. i have already done that. I just want a bridge that is made of better material, for overall tone and sustain. I was wondering if anyone has changed the bridge out and had good results with a stoptail or something like that. By the way are the nuts on these guitars made of bone or plastic?   Tonne Username: Tonne Registered: 8-2006 Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 5:43 am:    Anyone else???? anyone do the stoptail thingy??   Mr_roadstar Username: Mr_roadstar Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 3:49 pm:    If you are that unhappy with the guitar, why not sell it and get one you like? The Bear   Mr_roadstar Username: Mr_roadstar Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 3:55 pm:    FYI: RS1000's came with the HardRocker Pro, NOT the ProRock'r. The Bear   Tonne Username: Tonne Registered: 8-2006 Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 3:38 am:    Ok, here we go again, the question is, for anyone who didnt get it, Has anyone changed the Hardrocker Pro ( sorry bout the big difference) on a RS1000 to a stoptail? Was it a good change in the tone?? Whoever doesnt get it, i can explain it again in a different way. I am good at teaching children. lol   Mr_roadstar Username: Mr_roadstar Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 4:36 am:    The question is: Why go to all the trouble and expense of converting a trem to a hardtail? My guess is that nobody's done the specific mod because it's not cost effective. Maybe you should buy a Gibson. I'll be happy to explain the last remark if you don't get it. The Bear

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