NGD: Guitar Fetish Xaviere XV890HH

[duhvoodooman***]

Looking into this guitar further, I still think it's a pretty amazing value, but I have come across one item of concern:

The Floyd Rose "Special" trem used in this guitar has something of a reputation for problems with the string saddles cracking when the retaining Allen screws are tightened down. The cheaper material of contruction on this "economy" version of the FR trem system--a zinc alloy instead of steel--is apparently fairly brittle and requires extra care when changing strings. Not surprising that this ~$80 trem is not of the same quality/durability as the $200 "original" FR trem. The consensus seems to be that the FR Special is not a bad trem for an inexpensive guitar (which this clearly is), but don't expect the durability of the original, and be careful cranking down those Allen screws.

Some more information on the saddle breakage issue: http://www.theguitarreview.com/mod/2...se-bridge.html

[progrmr]

Looking into this guitar further, I still think it's a pretty amazing value, but I have come across one item of concern:

The Floyd Rose "Special" trem used in this guitar has something of a reputation for problems with the string saddles cracking when the retaining Allen screws are tightened down. The cheaper material of contruction on this "economy" version of the FR trem system--a zinc alloy instead of steel--is apparently fairly brittle and requires extra care when changing strings. Not surprising that this ~$80 trem is not of the same quality/durability as the $200 "original" FR trem. The consensus seems to be that the FR Special is not a bad trem for an inexpensive guitar (which this clearly is), but don't expect the durability of the original, and be careful cranking down those Allen screws.

Some more information on the saddle breakage issue: http://www.theguitarreview.com/mod/2...se-bridge.html

I don't know - the guys over at metalguitarist.org say the FR Special is pretty solid. I'm sure there's issues as with anything. I don't really dive bomb anyway - probably should've gone for the TOM