Pre-CBS Tone-LAB-Kit
Pre-CBS Tone-LAB Kit all goodies for Vintagetone
Full or Partial Threaded Neckplate Screws to your choice!
Pre-CBS Tone-LAB-Kit
| Item number: | BC-TLAB |
A Great Upgarde for your Vintage Strat, also ava. aged!
37,90 € (47,80 €)
Incl. 19 % VAT plus shipping
In stock
Our new Pre-CBS style tremolo tone lab kit....a real improvement and must-have if you looking for Vintage Tone...
The Alchemy of Sound – How Every Detail Shapes the Tone of a Vintage Fender Stratocaster
A vintage Fender Stratocaster is far more than just an instrument – it's an intricate system of metal, wood, finish, and history, where every part, every screw, every surface treatment shapes the character of its sound. Its tone doesn't arise from electronics alone, but from a complex interplay of physical, chemical, and artisanal factors. With our vintage reproduction parts, we strive to get as close as possible to the original vintage parts.
its all about the details...
Fine Details and Materials: How Screws, Alloys, and Components Shape the Sound of a Vintage Stratocaster
The characteristic sound of a vintage Stratocaster—bell-like, open, and dynamic—doesn't come solely from pickups or wood types, but from the interplay of many small details. Even seemingly insignificant components like screws, springs, or metal alloys contribute to vibration, resonance, and responsiveness.
1. Screws and Mechanical Connections
The screws that secure the neck, tremolo, and hardware have a greater influence on the sound than one might expect.
2. Tremolo System and Metal Alloys
The classic Fender tremolo system consists of several metal components, the alloys of which are crucial for the overtones and sustain.
Steel Block vs. Zinc Die-Cast: Early tremolos (up to the mid-1960s) used cold-rolled steel blocks. These transmit vibrations more directly and produce more treble and sustain. Later zinc die-cast blocks sound softer, somewhat more compressed.
Springs: The tremolo springs (often made of carbon steel) significantly influence the vibration behavior. Old, stretched springs react more "elastically" and contribute to an organic attack. Some guitarists swear that old, slightly corroded springs have a more open tone.
Saddles and Bridge: Stamped steel saddles from the 1950s and early 1960s produce more brilliance than later, cast versions.
Set is also ava. aged as option!
