Gotoh 1996t upgrades?

[OldGtrGuy]

I got a Jackson Dinky MJ series for a pretty fair price maybe a month ago. Comes with a Gotoh trem and I really like it a lot.

If i had a critique at all, I would say maybe an OG Floyd flutters better but that could just be me having a shitty technique. Otherwise I feel this bridge is great and like it a lot.

Theres nothing wrong with it at all but since this is now my #1 guitar (out of 2 lol) I was thinking about some upgrades.

Doesnt really need anything but I was checking out FU Tone and saw some cool stuff. I tune to B standard so im wondering if a set of the noiseless springs would be a good upgrade since my tuning is much lower than standard E, so the spring strength could potentially be more appropriate for me?

Also curious about the big blocks, not sure if they're any bigger or what size to get?

Potentially considering a stabilizer as well but I do not seem to have any return to 0 issues so probably a waste.

Will probably pass on all the extra titanium options they offer but what else would you recommend?

Swapped to speed knobs, have a set of black winters to install and the pics do not to this paint any justice.

 

[napalmdeath]

Gotohs flutter very well. If it's set up right and you have the bar in somewhat snug, they're better than a Floyd. Nice and smooth.

 

[Geo]

I would save the money, I don't think you will make any difference.

And what @napalmdeath said.

 

[WizardAmpIphoneClip]

Thats a nice fireplace you got there fella
Good fiddle too

 

[guitup too]

I believe you answered your own question with "There is nothing wrong with it at all."

 

[OldGtrGuy]

I believe you answered your own question with "There is nothing wrong with it at all."

But better never hurts

 

[Geo]

Thats a nice fireplace you got there fella
Good fiddle too

I think he should show us a picture of the Mrs. so we can make a complete evaluation.

 

[guitup too]

But better never hurts

I'm not sure you will make it better. Maybe different.

 

[Iamnada]

I love the look. How's the neck?

 

[NinjaRaf]

I put titanium saddles blocks, noiseless springs, and the stone block on mine.

 

[311boogieman]

Sweet guitar OP

I put titanium saddles, noiseless springs, and the stone block on mine.

What is your opinion of the stone block? StoneTone is it?

 

[NinjaRaf]

I like it. Not much difference on my koa v vs the brass block, but noticeably more responsive and lively on my Strat. Not that the guitar sounded dead or anything before, but it just gave me a little bit more of everything I love about the guitar. So all that to say…hard to say haha. It’s relatively subtle but noticeable. But I don’t think I could hear or feel any difference in my V.

 

[Laputan Machine]

What's the point of titanium saddles?

 

[skoora]

What's the point of titanium saddles?

They last a long time in a hip replacement.

 

[Alpha Stryke]

Ive put oversized brass blocks on some cheaper floyds but never felt the need on a 1996T GOTOH.

 

[NinjaRaf]

They last a long time in a hip replacement.

One of my saddles wasn’t holding the string, and I liked how the titanium saddle looked, so I just replaced them all. They’re not expensive.

Edit: sorry I should clarify…saddle blocks. Not the whole saddle.

 

[Geo]

What's the point of titanium saddles?

It might actually sound a bit brighter. Titanium is going to have a different sound to it just like brass or hardened steel would.

 

[The~Kid]

Looks sweet man, cheers *_*