ENGL 584857 Hardtailer Trem Block System Installation Guide
- July 25, 2024
- ENGL
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ENGL 584857 Hardtailer Trem Block System
Specifications
- Quick release system
- Converts tremolo from full floating to dive-only
- Made from high-precision aluminum and brass
- Activation/deactivation within seconds
- No risk of the lock coming loose
- Can be used as a broken string rescue system
Product Information
The ENGL Hardtailer is designed to quickly convert your tremolo from full floating to dive-only with its precision-engineered quick-release system. Made from high-precision aluminum and brass, it offers easy installation without any modifications to your existing tremolo block.
Features
- Easy assembly within minutes
- No sound changes or discoloration
- No background noise when operating the tremolo
- Quick activation/deactivation
- Easy string changes on Floyd Rose tremolos
- Can be used as a broken string rescue system
FAQ
Q: Can the ENGL Hardtailer be used on any guitar?
A: The ENGL Hardtailer is compatible with most guitars, but it is recommended to check compatibility with your specific guitar model before installation.
Q: Is any special tool required for installing the ENGL Hardtailer?
A: No special tools are required for installing the ENGL Hardtailer. The necessary screws and instructions are included in the package.
Q: Can the original function of the tremolo be restored after installing the ENGL Hardtailer?
A: Yes, after deactivating the Hardtailer, the original function of the tremolo can still be used to its full extent.
Convert your tremolo from full floating to dive-only in a matter of seconds with the precision engineered quick release system in the ENGL Hardtailer. Easy to install without any modification to your existing tremolo block and milled from high precision aluminum and brass.
What sets the ENGL Hardtailer apart
easy assembly
The ENGL Hardtailer can be installed within a few minutes. No changes and/or
adjustments to the tremolo or the guitar are necessary. When the Hardtailer is
activated, dive bombs are possible without restrictions; the tremolo is
blocked in the opposite direction. After deactivating the Hardtailer, the
original function of the tremolo can still be used to its full extent.
- no sound changes or discoloration
- no annoying background noise when operating the tremolo
- movement of the tremolo is not affected – smooth playing feel
- activation/deactivation within seconds
- no risk that the lock will come loose on its own
- changing strings on Floyd Rose tremolos is as easy and convenient as on a hardtail
- use as a broken string rescue system If a page tears during a gig, the system can be activated easily to play the song to the end. All intact strings remain in tune.
- use for drop tuning with a floating bridge Activate the Hardtailer, then tune the E string to drop – done.
- Deactivate the Hardtailer, then tune the E string back – done.
Use in conjunction with e.g. D-Tuna / Pitch Shifter.
Tip from the designer: With the help of the knurled screw it is possible to tune the guitar a semitone lower. First, the knurled screw must be adjusted, then the individual strings only need to be re-tuned slightly.
Installation instructions ENGL Hardtailer
Before installation, the guitar must be adjusted and tuned. During
installation, the tremolo (with lever) must not rest on the work surface. As a
recommendation, the tremolo lever should be removed and the guitar positioned
on a support so that the tremolo moves freely and is in the zero position.
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Put the Hardtailer in the extended position so that the knurled screw rests against the tremolo block.
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Mark drill holes.
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Pre-drill with 1.5mm drill.
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Screw tight the Hardtailer with included screws.
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Mark the remaining holes, drill and finish assembling the Hardtailer. Remove springs if necessary.
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After tightening the remaining screws, reinsert the spring.
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Fine tuning with knurled screw.
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After installation, the guitar must be tuned again with the Hardtailer deactivated.
From standard E-tuning to Drop-D
The procedure is the same for all kind of drop tuning
Activate the Hardtailer and “drop” the low E string to D.
Then hit the A or D string (G, B, e string is also possible) and tune it using
the knurled screw (using an Allen key or a small screwdriver).
Important – A, D, G, B, e strings must only be tuned with the knurled
screw!
These strings are all tuned at the same time in this way, as the fine
adjustment via the knurled screw restores the original position of the
tremolo. Finally, the tuning of the E string, now drop-D, must be checked
again and if necessary the tuning of the remaining strings must be fine-tuned
again using the knurled screw as described.