Kahler bass trem install... w/ pics. : ]

[McSpunckle]

First, I drew up a template.



And here it is:



Then, I cut the template out with a jigsaw:





Intonation marks:



All drawn up on the guitar (note: That is not the real center line):




Before routing, I did a trial run on some other wood:



Dry fit after routing:



The masking tape tore up pretty bad during routing. That's why the shape's off, but it works great:



Mounted:



Proof that it all lines up:

[metalmariachi]

Nice job.
Interesting touch to the Squire.
I’ve been thinking about doing that myself.

MM

[Nychthemeron]

I haven't seen many bass trems before, but now I think it should be standard after seeing this one! Nice work.

[McSpunckle]

I haven't seen many bass trems before, but now I think it should be standard after seeing this one! Nice work.

If they were, nobody would buy Daddario or Ernie Ball strings. Ever.

Thanks for the complements.