Fender Claw Loc Resonator by L-Guitar tremolo tone and tunning hot rod kit !
This device improves instrument sustain, frequency response, and return to zero tuning stability. Guitars employing the Claw Loc Resonator have improved frequency coupling though out instrument's octave ranges making it more impactful in the mix. The resonator plate and spring locking claw add 2.2 oz.of mass to core of instrument, where it is most heavily mortised (routed out). The mass reintroduction and enhanced mechanical coupling between vibrating strings and instrument body are responsible for these audible improvements. Decades of development have been invested in bridge technologies but the spring cavity has remained un-reviewed since the 1950's.
The Claw Loc Resonator kit includes - 1)Resonator plate - CNC cut, tapped, and engraved from 6160 aluminum
2)Spring Locking Claw - CNC shaped and tapped from 6160
3)All required stainless steel fasteners
4)Installation instructions
Specs: Resonator plate - 3 5/8" long x 2" wide x 1/8" thick (NOTE: To
insure fit; make sure your guitar's spring cavity is 3 5/8" long or
more)
Locking Claw - 7/16" tall x 2" wide x 1" long x 1/8" thick
Total kit weight - 2.2oz
Issues and their improvements:
In the traditional fulcrum tremolo system the bridge fulcrum point screws and the spring retaining claw screw heads are the only direct resonance pathways for vibrating string's energy into guitar body and neck, even the connection of the springs to claw provided minimum mechanical coupling for sound wave energy to pass, a more efficient resonant pathway for vibrating string's energy into guitar body and neck became the quest."Knowing you have a problem brings you the first step closer to solving it".
The first
improvement was found in the development of the "Resonator Plate" as a
method to attach the standard Fender(TM) claw; which addresses multiple
purposes.
A.) The resonator plate provides multiple attachment location points for the claw; needed in tension adjustments of tremolo system.
B.) It expands the claw's transfer area of vibrating string's energy into guitar body and neck.
C.) It adds mass to the most significantly important area of guitar; its core, which has the most wood removed.
D.) Prevents claw from moving in anyway when tremolo system is activated which increases instrument; return to zero; tuning stability.
E.) Improves physical appearance of guitar tremolo cavity.
The second improvement was found it the development of the "Spring Locking Claw" which further improved the resonance coupling objective.
A.) The "Spring Locking Claw" provides greatly expanded mechanical coupling between the face of claw and the tremolo springs.
B.) The springs are locked to claw face with the compression provided by screw and adjoining washer.
C.) The "Spring Locking Claw" adds additional mass to guitar core over that provided by standard flange steel claw.
D.) Prevention the potential movement of springs in anyway when tremolo system is activated.
E.) Also improves physical appearance of tremolo spring cavity.
The L-Guitar -
Claw
Loc Resonator - retro fit kit is all inclusive and
relatively easy to install, it can be done in tandem with your next new
set
of
strings or by just loosening the string. A Phillips screw driver and
soldering
iron (or crimping pliers) can get the job done. There is 1 and a 1/4
inch available via the claw locking
positions for tremolo system adjustment. Positions 1 and 2 work for
Fender style tremolo systems 3, 4, and 5 for after market floating
tremolo systems with the smaller bridge
blocks.
If not completely satisfied with product simply return it within 30 days and your purchase price will be refunded
Maximize your guitar's tone and tuning with the patented Claw Loc Resonator by L-Guitar. Made with pride and passion in Chatsworth, California.
Thank you for your interest, L-Guitar
Feed back from Phil in Oregon:
After 30 years of playing guitars with tremolos, I have tried them all and have never found one able to match the sustain of a guitar with a fixed bridge. When I first saw the Claw Loc Resonator I was very intrigued. Working on the same principle as adding sustain to the guitar by using a larger Tremolo block the resonator seemed much more efficient in it's design. A guitar gets the majority of it's sound from the center piece of wood on the guitar. Unfortunately a Tremolo unit takes away most of that wood and that affects your sustain and tone. The resonator plate screws directly to the body adding mass back to the body and the Spring claw mounts directly to the plate providing a direct connection for vibration of the strings to resonate through the guitar.
The
installation was very easy. No modifications required. It mounts in the
spring cavity of your guitar with six screws and is unseen once
replacing the back cover.
After installing and tuning my guitar I
played an open E chord. I was amazed at the increase in vibration I
could feel in the neck with my left hand. The vibration of the strings
through the guitar was greatly amplified. I also noticed the response of
my Tremolo unit improved. By having the spring claw directly mounted to
the resonator plate it avoids any movement of the claw and allows all
energy to transfer to the springs and tremolo. The "Flutter" of my
Tremolo bar (quick flip of bar) was much more defined and precise.
I then plugged into my amp and WOW! Sustain and harmonic overtones greatly improved. My guitar had sounded better than I ever heard. Sustain is no longer "Pauls" Domain. The Claw-Loc is a low cost, very easy modification I would highly recommend for any guitarist who uses a spring based Tremolo unit.
Happy Jamming!
First feedback from a Reverb . com sale
Very cool item. Super easy to install and works as advertised. Made my guitar feel and sound different for the better.
June 06, 2020 by
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