Wudtone trem upgrade.
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I was considering that and the Babicz on my S2 too. I didn't because it takes away the PRS look. I opted for the Mann, and I am happy! The build quality is incredible. It sounds awesome too compared to the stock import.
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bodia
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This!
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Squared!
Just how much of a change to your sound did you get with the Mann unit? To me it seems to be not unlike the PRS tremelo unit.
bodia
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The Mann is the original PRS trem. He designed, and built it. The Mann is a one piece brass unit. The PRS is now a two piece unit.
bodia
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There's some good info in this thread about it.
https://forums.prsguitars.com/threads/mann-2000nos-vs-wudtone-dd-bridges.28219/
bodia
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I would say a little better sustain and note clarity. It's really noticeable if you're upgrading the import parts on an SE or S2 or newer CE.
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I'd likely leave it alone. I haven't felt the need to replace a Core trem. If I did, I would do the Mann. I'm sure the Wudtone is good, but I wouldn't consider it an upgrade over the Core version. I do think the Wudtone would impact the tone, though. Not necessarily better. Just different.
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Anytime
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I’m not a fan of the way the Wudtone video is presented!
My main guitar for years has been a core SC Trem. I picked up a 2003 Custom 22 at a great price a few months ago. Even after installing my go to Suhr Thornbucker pickups in the 22, I just didn't dig the tone. It sounded wooly and not really a rock tone, sort of just felt it was a fusion guitar. So, looking at options to solve this, I bought the Wudtone bridge with the steel block. As expected, it sounds more like a hardtail; more frequencies coming through and more bite. I'm really happy with it. Regarding set-up, I went down to 2 springs and screwed the claw all the way into the body. Using 9.5 strings and 440 tuning, its the perfect float. Full-step up pull and full dive down. Tuning is stable and the feel is almost identical to the original bridge. Wudtone is a nice bridge, very well made. The only caveat is that its a screw-in arm but being that the block and arm are both solid steel it likely won't get wigly over time like a mixed metal cheapo deal. I also like the flat top on the bridge as it doesn't limit your saddle choices like the framed PRS bridge. I would say if you give it a shot, go for the steel block, it sounds great but you may need to roll off your tone knob a bit at times.
