

So, what are the pros/cons of the vintage style bridge versus the Wilkinson? I'd go with locking tuners either way.
Thinking about a kit, Vintage vs WilkinsonModerators: Kevio, ElfDude, JesseM, RockCrue, soundchick, ChrisH, peb, Mike Jones, Bundy
Thinking about a kit, Vintage vs WilkinsonAs the title says, I'm thinking(again) about getting a kit, in part because I just finished renovating a duplex, and sort of enjoyed the wood working parts
![]() ![]() So, what are the pros/cons of the vintage style bridge versus the Wilkinson? I'd go with locking tuners either way.
Re: Thinking about a kit, Vintage vs WilkinsonI've got the Vintage trem on my BoltV. It works great, but it's downward-only. I only use the trem for the occasional chord warble.
For tuning, first I wiggle the trem down and back up a few times. Then, tune after that. It stays in tune until the next day. 2011 V3M412 - GT12's
2012 SH550CE - S22's 2012 VT16 Vintage 16 Head 2013 Bolt V - S60A's 2013 212E 2x12 Vintage Cab - GT12's 2013 Son's Bolt Kit - S60A's 2016 VT50 Vintage 50 Head 2016 TLB60 - AP11's 2016 1983 Used X60B - 6L6's 2016 Used VT16 Combo - Spring Reverb 2017 MB15 Bass Amp
Re: Thinking about a kit, Vintage vs WilkinsonHowdy! I've got the wilky on my Bolt, which was a kit. It works either way, though I don't use it much. It seems to keep in tune pretty well, though I'm just playing around at home & not playing actively, like gigs and such.
If I did it again, I'd probably get a hardtail(TOM) or whatever. That just reflects my style better, and not too much on the gear. I hope you end up liking whatever you end up with. ![]() SH645
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Re: Thinking about a kit, Vintage vs WilkinsonThanks for the replies. I may just get a fixed bridge, since I rarely used the vibrato systems on previous guitars. I'm thinking walnut body and neck, and use a simple tung-oil type finish. Not 100% sure, though.
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