Mosrite-ish trem on eBay

[BlackieOnasis]

Hi everyone. I usually just lurk (hence the low post count), but I'm planning a Mosrite inspired build and found a trem on ebay that claims to be "inspired" by the Mosrite Vibramute. I'm not affiliated with this guy in any way, but I have ordered one, should be here this week. I also have never held a real Mosrite, so when it arrives, I won't be able to judge how accurate it is beyond the obvious differences.

Anyway, I thought this might be of interest here. I've seen other posts with eBay links, so I'm assuming this isn't breaking the rules.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tremolo-And-Bridge-Assembly-Mosrite-Style-/281057338197

If anyone is interested, I'll post more detailed photos of it when it arrives.

[GattonFan]

I was checking those out - let me know how it is - quality, workmanship, etc. Thanks!
Dennis

[BlackieOnasis]

Will do!

[peterbright]

looks interesting

[motiersbad]

mmh it looks like a 3D-rendered picture. would be nice to see the real thing

[BlackieOnasis]

I could be wrong, but it looks a LOT like the one M*3 was testing in this thread from 2010:
http://www.mosriteforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=30910

[MWaldorf]

The M3 unit is hand made cast aluminum, and the one on eBay looks like nickle plated brass. I wonder if the factory that makes the Hallmark hardware has decided to start selling their own version.

[BlackieOnasis]

Nickel or chrome, but brass definitely. I was referring more to the design than the finish.

[zarfnober]

$70 bucks and free shipping? Kind of hard to argue with that price. I wonder if these guys will be at the chicago vinatge show coming up in a few weeks. Happy to see they got the string spacing/heights correct on the tailpiece.

Rocco

[BlackieOnasis]

Okay, it's absolutely chromed brass. There's a miniscule chip on the underside where it's clearly brass. That being said, it's very light. I have a Bigsby B-5 knock-off that's also chromed brass, and it's much beefier. It feels solid enough though.
The bridge seems to be pretty solid, string spread on it is 2.05" (2 3/64" for those who prefer fractions).

String spread on the trem is only 1.75", though. I'm not sure how that jives with a real Mosrite unit, but I'd like to see it wider for my use. The Fakesby I mentioned above is pretty much a straight shot with the Wilkinson roller bridge on my Ibanez GAX-70.

Chrome is nice, other than the chip on the underside and a small burr on the side of the arm. I can probably deal with the burr, and it doesn't seem to be located in an irritating spot. Still, it's worth noting. The bearings seem smooth, but I won't know how it really performs until I use it on something.

OK, on with the pictures!



The string spread, from the back:


The bridge and etc., with a penny and a dime for scale:


A closer shot of the bridge:


Might look good on an SG . . .