Floyd Rose Strat tremolo - Lefty!
- Gaskell Guitars Australia
- Jun 9
- 1 min read
The new Rail Tail Tremolo by Floyd Rose is a full contact, dive-only tremolo designed to retrofit a Stratcaster®-style 6-point tremolo with no modifications to the guitar; a clever design merging the feel and reliability of a hardtail bridge with the flexibility of a tremolo system.
Now available left handed!
Unlike the original tremolo design that rocks on a bevel located under the screw heads, the Rail Tail tremolo plate rotates around a precision rail that is mounted directly to the guitar body. The plate cradles the entire rail with precision as if they were one unit improving sound quality and tuning stability. This union also creates a greater breakpoint allowing open strings to maintain pitch when bending another, much like a hardtail.
The tremolo plate consists of slotted string block mounting holes not only for accommodating installation but also allowing the string block to be positioned forward for greater rotational range. This means diving up to 15 degrees more than conventional tremolo bridges. An advanced string block also consists of game-changing features: Mid-positioned tapered string holes assist in true string saddle contact. Working in alliance with the rail and string block are the roller fitted string saddles. This entire assembly provides ultimate vibrational energy transfer from the strings to the guitar body resulting in better overall sustain and tonal qualities.
Available in narrow (modern, 2-1/16") and wide (vintage, (2-7/32") string spacing, in Chrome, Black, Gold, Nickel and Black Nickel finishes.
Cost is AU$478 to $492 + shipping from USA (approximately $37.00.) I am an authorized Australian Floyd Rose reseller.
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