Fiesta Red Tele
TDPRI Member
Seen this?
Interesting Tremolo
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I have now. Interesting!
j0Nasty5150
TDPRI Member
Never seen that before. It looks pretty cool though!
RandomKaren
Tele-Afflicted
That's much more encouraging than the last video I saw, maybe I'll get one after all 
[Edit] Looks like it's an update to the VT2 called the VT2ND (ND = No Drilling) - worth knowing this is a version that doesn't need any holes drilling, unlike the original.
[Edit] Looks like it's an update to the VT2 called the VT2ND (ND = No Drilling) - worth knowing this is a version that doesn't need any holes drilling, unlike the original.
[That Guy Every Time]: "Let's see how crooked I can make my mouth for the thumbnail."
ZiggyZipgun
Tele-Meister
I hate it.
Most likely. And don't call me Shirley... (OLD, stupid movie reference)
Yeah, the price is high, but the deal breaker for me is six saddles. I’ll wait for the vintage three saddle version.
Airplane is a classic
maxvintage
Poster Extraordinaire
See my review of it posted here. I installed the first gen. I would give it 3.5 stars out of five
https://www.tdpri.com/threads/vega-trem-for-telecaster.1117032/
https://www.tdpri.com/threads/vega-trem-for-telecaster.1117032/
RandomKaren
Tele-Afflicted
It looks like the new "ND" version has resolved a few issues, I reckon I'll try one when they're available here.
maxvintage
Poster Extraordinaire
The only difference is that it uses the existing bridge mounting holes, which is a smart idea. But did you notice where he said he wanted a longer trem arm? That's because he's noticing it's very stiff and he wants more leverage.
maxvintage
Poster Extraordinaire
I updated my experiences in this thread: https://www.tdpri.com/threads/has-anyone-installed-used-the-vega-teletrem.1125192/#post-11793017
If you want trem on your tele it's a brilliant idea and now totally non-invasive. I don't think it works as well as a strat trem or a bigsby but it works for sure
If you want trem on your tele it's a brilliant idea and now totally non-invasive. I don't think it works as well as a strat trem or a bigsby but it works for sure
meadwill
TDPRI Member
You could also get a Vibramate and put a bigsby on your tele without drilling any holes.
RandomKaren
Tele-Afflicted
I thought another difference was the hinging of the floating part, which looked better thought out on the ND version. Stiffness should come from the tension of the springs, maybe he tightened them too much. Is the trem socket compatible with Strat arms?
He only seemed to be diving with the trem. I suspect you are right and the springs are too stiff for the strings - which will lower the bar giving you less range to dive. I set my Bigsbys up to point 10-20 degrees upward. If he were to relax his springs, the handle should tilt more and should be less stiff. Can't say for sure though because I have never fiddled with one.
RandomKaren
Tele-Afflicted
I keep nearly ordering one. Thomann will ban me if I order then cancel any more.
