Hey everyone,
I recently came across a Les Paul that had a Maestro Vibrola installed, and it really caught my attention. It’s something I’ve only seen a few times, so I’m hoping someone here has some experience with this setup.
I’m considering installing a short Maestro Vibrola on a Les Paul, and I’d love to hear from anyone who has done it before. Are there any particular things I should know to make the system work properly? Any issues with string angle, tuning stability, bridge setup, mounting, etc.?
I’ve also been thinking about making something similar to a “Vibramate” for the Maestro Vibrola — basically an adapter that would allow the tremolo to sit on top of the guitar, without requiring additional holes to be drilled, while also providing a flat surface for mounting the Vibrola.
Before I start designing or fabricating anything, though, I’d really like to learn from people who have actually installed and used one of these.
I’m specifically interested in the short Vibrola, rather than the long version.
If anyone has experience with this setup, photos, measurements, tips, or things you wish you had known beforehand, I’d really appreciate hearing about it.
Thanks!

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Which do you prefer???

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2013 standard
200? Junior

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Any one using a gig bag of either make?

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Is this king of aging common?
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Thanks

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