I have experienced this rattle, which you are describing, on several Japanese vibrato units, but never with an American unit. I haven't much experience with vintage models, but maybe they can loosen over the years to be like the Japanese ones sometimes are.GreenKnee wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 1:45 pmIs it the sliding lock that's causing the rattle? On my '62 I sometimes have to put the lock on and off again to stop it rattling, it must move around gradually while playing and then sit in the middle of its slide and vibrate a bit. Nothing major and is inaudible when the guitar is cranked anyway
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Det er mig der holder traeerne sammen.
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It has been done, although I think that simply buying lower profile screws is preferable.JamesSGBrown wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:31 pmFortunately my father is an engineer, so I think we may try using a drill to countersink the existing holes in an AVRI vibrato... I'll report back.
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I've had this issue a couple times over the years and each time a wrap of plumber's tape under the lock button has solved itGreenKnee wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 1:45 pmIs it the sliding lock that's causing the rattle? On my '62 I sometimes have to put the lock on and off again to stop it rattling, it must move around gradually while playing and then sit in the middle of its slide and vibrate a bit. Nothing major and is inaudible when the guitar is cranked anyway
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I have no problems with the Stock Locking Trems on my AV65 Jag & AV65 JM... Although I don't use 13's.. 09's & 10's do everything I need them to do....
Do any of the Mastery offer Locking feature?
Do any of the Mastery offer Locking feature?
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Lots of great tips/info here! Thx!
A low profile/flathead screw would be ideal. I'm surprised someone hasn't produced some for Offset fanatics. I'd pay $25 for a pair of screws that solved the issue.
A low profile/flathead screw would be ideal. I'm surprised someone hasn't produced some for Offset fanatics. I'd pay $25 for a pair of screws that solved the issue.
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You can buy a pack of 25 of the ones I posted earlier for $10. They're stainless and they look nice on the vibrato.
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Are those a perfect fit, or do you have to mod them or your guitar? Thx!adamrobertt wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:44 amYou can buy a pack of 25 of the ones I posted earlier for $10. They're stainless and they look nice on the vibrato.
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Such a simple fix, thanks! I'll get some PTFE from work and give it a try. It's never really bothered me as it's not heard through an amp, and I tend to play loudga20t wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:42 pmI've had this issue a couple times over the years and each time a wrap of plumber's tape under the lock button has solved itGreenKnee wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 1:45 pmIs it the sliding lock that's causing the rattle? On my '62 I sometimes have to put the lock on and off again to stop it rattling, it must move around gradually while playing and then sit in the middle of its slide and vibrate a bit. Nothing major and is inaudible when the guitar is cranked anyway
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Perfect fit. Same threads and screw length, just the head is different.Meriphew wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:56 amAre those a perfect fit, or do you have to mod them or your guitar? Thx!adamrobertt wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:44 amYou can buy a pack of 25 of the ones I posted earlier for $10. They're stainless and they look nice on the vibrato.
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Awesome - Thx so much! I may still pick up a Mastery vibrato (or two), but I'm definitely ordering the screws.adamrobertt wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:13 amPerfect fit. Same threads and screw length, just the head is different.Meriphew wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:56 amAre those a perfect fit, or do you have to mod them or your guitar? Thx!adamrobertt wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:44 am
You can buy a pack of 25 of the ones I posted earlier for $10. They're stainless and they look nice on the vibrato.
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None of the Masterys lock, nor do any other aftermarket vibrato units (to the best of my knowledge). The locking function is tied up in Fenders patent on the unit itself, so if you're a fan of the lock your only option is getting a Fender unit that suits your budget.
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Thanks for the link! I've flipped the screws on almost all of mine and they've worked fine that way, but this seems cool and I may actually order a package.adamrobertt wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:13 am
Perfect fit. Same threads and screw length, just the head is different.
To OP: Check out Chris Swope of Swope Guitars' Descendant vibrato. It's 5$ cheaper and tbh a true step up in the world of offset vibratos. Very content with mine and I've owned AVRI/Am Pro/original '63 and tried a bunch of Masterys vibratos.
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Mastery etc can't use Leo's patent as an excuse for omitting the lock ... since it expired in 1978.Veitchy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:45 pmNone of the Masterys lock, nor do any other aftermarket vibrato units (to the best of my knowledge). The locking function is tied up in Fenders patent on the unit itself, so if you're a fan of the lock your only option is getting a Fender unit that suits your budget.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US2972923A/en
Probably Mastery just decided the lock is not useful 'enough' ... in their opinion (ie used for Leo's original string break function, or its spring mid-range/neutral reference point setting function). But I wonder if there's any scope/demand for someone now making a lock that actually fully locks the trem, rather than just blocks one direction like Leo's design ? Although setting the current lock plus tightening the spring all the way kind of achieves that. And unlike some peoples' reason for blocking a strat trem (they can't keep it in tune otherwise), the offset trem's tuning stability probably doesn't differ that much if it's (b)locked or not. So even if you rarely use it, having it floating doesn't really cause extra problems.
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I feel like making a notch in the solid piece of the actual lock cylinder that could slide into the internal plate (instead of just blocking its upward travel) could work, but actually getting it into the proper position without being able to see it might be tricky...timtam wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:13 pmMastery etc can't use Leo's patent as an excuse for omitting the lock ... since it expired in 1978.Veitchy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:45 pmNone of the Masterys lock, nor do any other aftermarket vibrato units (to the best of my knowledge). The locking function is tied up in Fenders patent on the unit itself, so if you're a fan of the lock your only option is getting a Fender unit that suits your budget.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US2972923A/en
Probably Mastery just decided the lock is not useful 'enough' ... in their opinion (ie used for Leo's original string break function, or its spring mid-range/neutral reference point setting function). But I wonder if there's any scope/demand for someone now making a lock that actually fully locks the trem, rather than just blocks one direction like Leo's design ? Although setting the current lock plus tightening the spring all the way kind of achieves that. And unlike some peoples' reason for blocking a strat trem (they can't keep it in tune otherwise), the offset trem's tuning stability probably doesn't differ that much if it's (b)locked or not. So even if you rarely use it, having it floating doesn't really cause extra problems.
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I had no idea it had expired - in all these years I never thought to check the actual patent.timtam wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:13 pmMastery etc can't use Leo's patent as an excuse for omitting the lock ... since it expired in 1978.Veitchy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:45 pmNone of the Masterys lock, nor do any other aftermarket vibrato units (to the best of my knowledge). The locking function is tied up in Fenders patent on the unit itself, so if you're a fan of the lock your only option is getting a Fender unit that suits your budget.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US2972923A/en
Probably Mastery just decided the lock is not useful 'enough' ... in their opinion (ie used for Leo's original string break function, or its spring mid-range/neutral reference point setting function). But I wonder if there's any scope/demand for someone now making a lock that actually fully locks the trem, rather than just blocks one direction like Leo's design ? Although setting the current lock plus tightening the spring all the way kind of achieves that. And unlike some peoples' reason for blocking a strat trem (they can't keep it in tune otherwise), the offset trem's tuning stability probably doesn't differ that much if it's (b)locked or not. So even if you rarely use it, having it floating doesn't really cause extra problems.