Pre-CBS Repro Vintage Tremolo Springs
Modern screw with harder tension (top) compare to our Pre-CBS Springs with correct wire diameter and Vintage tension
Vintage tension Tremolo Springs
Not only the most correct Reproduction Pre-CBS trem spring set (5 springs) They have correct tension and size as the old vintage springs.
These are Vintage spec tremolo springs which means that they have a slightly lower initial tension for a smoother first movement and then a slightly lower tension overall. You also get much more control over the tremolo with less force needed to control it.
As an added benefit because you will be using 5 springs you get additional resonance from the greater connection to the body in the back, accoustically there is an incremental improvement.
Modern springs are too strong which is why many people only use 3 or 4 whereas the Strat was designed to use 5 and still have a useable tremolo, if you use 5 moden springs you have to back the claw off to make it function but it requires some force to overcome the initial resistance and getting a smooth movement is not so easy.
These Vintage Spec Springs like those from the past have a slightly larger diameter than modern springs are are very slightly shorter, these changes do not affect the fit in a Strat at all.
One of the reasons that the arms break is because 5 modern springs are just too strong and too much force is needed to move the springs.
*These are not the same as standard aftermarket springs which a larger diameter wire and are longe, in this case they have more tension and different in use.
Diameter - 8.8mm
Coil Wire - 1.30mm
Sold as Set of 5 Springs, made in UK

