Possibly the most misunderstood double locking fulcrum ever made!
(well, probably not but that sounded good right?)
Many people didn't know what to make of The Spyder when it was released. From its unique stud with the knife edge on it rather than the plate to its "stiffer feel" The Kahler Spyder has definitely had its share of critics.
But... those who love it REALLY LOVE IT!
Believe it or not all the things that went completely against conventional Double locking fulcrums had very good reasons behind them. In this podcast Gary Kahler himself explains them all and why right now is the very last run of The Kahler Spyder.
00:00 Introduction
00:58 A tale of two Daves
01:43 The Spyder And The Killer are very different
02:46 The knife edge on the stud
04:21 Easily replaceable inserts
05:13 The arm module
06:20 Individual springs per string, special bolts, thumb block and fine tuners
08:13 Why the Spyder is so "stiff"
11:53 Tickle down tech from The Spyder to The Steeler
15:37 Steeler block options
16:35 Different versions of The Spyder
18:17 The two differences with the 2024 Spyder
19:43 Auto-Latch and The Spyder
20:17 We are out of left handed Spyders, but...
21:32 If you want to release your inner Steve Vai choose The Steeler with a Godiva block
22:40 The Steeler flutters better than any other double locking fulcrum