Replacement blocks for a USA trem

[claythomas]

Guys,
Does PRS or the aftermarket offer replacement and or upgraded trem blocks. I have a 1995 USA trem that appears to have a smaller and not brass block. It sounds thinner than my other USA CE trems . I have numerous years from 1988 to 2007.
Thanks in advance!!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

John Mann’s Guitar Vault/MannMade is what you want

 

[toothace]

John Mann’s Guitar Vault/MannMade is what you want

 

[Boogie]

And the world’s shortest thread is complete.

 

[bodia]

And the world’s shortest thread is complete.

Not so fast..........

 

[11top]

It had to happen.

 

[claythomas]

I ordered a brass block from FU tone long with brass screws, claw, and noiseless springs. Started the upgrade and pulled the term apart. And saw it was a 1 piece milacon unit. Any ideas about what it is made of?
I plan to install the brass block on another guitar later.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I ordered a brass block from FU tone long with brass screws, claw, and noiseless springs. Started the upgrade and pulled the term apart. And saw it was a 1 piece milacon unit. Any ideas about what it is made of?
I plan to install the brass block on another guitar later.

Solid brass.

 

[bodia]

Solid brass.

This!

 

[gush]

I ordered a brass block from FU tone long with brass screws, claw, and noiseless springs. Started the upgrade and pulled the term apart. And saw it was a 1 piece milacon unit. Any ideas about what it is made of?
I plan to install the brass block on another guitar later.

What are noiseless springs???

Does brass claw make a difference?

 

[Alnus Rubra]

What are noiseless springs???

Does brass claw make a difference?

Aren’t they the ones with a “little rubber device”, or am I thinking of Monty Python?!

 

[N9NU-9]

I replaced my OEM trem with a John Mann 1 piece unit in gold. Afterall....John made a lot of the parts for PRS

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I replaced my OEM trem with a John Mann 1 piece unit in gold. Afterall....John made a lot of the parts for PRS

That purple top in your profile pic is so nice!

 

[gush]

I'm confused, I thought by 95 they were done with one piece trems????

 

[testedone]

necro post

Does the Mann bridge make that much of a difference in the tone?

looking to swap pup's or the bridge

 

[Black Plaid]

necro post

Does the Mann bridge make that much of a difference in the tone?

looking to swap pup's or the bridge

Well, the tone will certainly be more Mann-ly.

 

[Black Plaid]

To answer the question for real, I wouldn't replace the trem on a USA PRS and expect a significant difference in tone even with the one piece option.

It'll be nuanced at best.

 

[testedone]

To answer the question for real, I wouldn't replace the trem on a USA PRS and expect a significant difference in tone even with the one piece option.

It'll be nuanced at best.

sorry should have posted in another area, this is an SE

 

[Black Plaid]

sorry should have posted in another area, this is an SE

@littlebadboy Recently replaced the import trem on an S2 with a Mann model, perhaps they can chime in here and regale you with the experience. =)

 

[testedone]

@littlebadboy Recently replaced the import trem on an S2 with a Mann model, perhaps they can chime in here and regale you with the experience. =)

Thanks