I’ve been a huge proponent of sustain block upgrades for many years now. Since I tried my first upgrade on a Floyd Rose bridge, I was sold on the tonal benefits of brass and titanium block upgrades. The most perceptible difference comes when a guitar with a stock zinc/pot metal …
I’ve tested a number of Killer Guitar Components (KGC) parts over the years. One of the big things with their parts has always been the high quality of their machining work. KGC are not one to do things by halves. One part that’s not often thought about on bolt-on neck …
I’ve documented a range of sustain block upgrades over the years, and they really are a great way to improve the tone of a non-hardtail bridge equipped guitar. Brass is the common upgrade for double locking bridges, and titanium is another popular option. I’ve reviewed a range of brass options …
As some of you may know I also write for the Seymour Duncan blog. My latest article on the blog is about the impact of metal on a Floyd Rose equipped guitar. All of the items I talk about in the article have been reviewed on this blog, but I …
One of my main gripes with Ibanez guitars has always been the material used for the sustain blocks on their double locking bridges. Pot metal does not make for good tone. I’ve upgraded all of my Ibanez guitars with an assortment of brass and titanium blocks, and they make for …