Huge improvements and most importantly American made. I hope we see these on production run guitars. An installation video and a demo video would go a long way to pointing folks at the correct resource to see the benefits it brings. I also think a dedicated video on how to install these as drop-in replacements to a Floyd would be very helpful.
We do a lot of traveling back and forth. One of the coolest things is Gary flew to my house and I got to show him the aria pro I dreamed of having when I was 15 back in 1985 with a Kahler on it. I told him about growing up poor and just staring at this guitar when I was younger just knowing I would never be able to get one but wanting it so bad. It was very surreal to not only have gotten this guitar a few years back but to be able to tell the person responsible for the best part of the guitar while they sat on my couch and pet my dog (one of my dogs is really protective of Gary, it’s adorable). He told me that as a farm kid in Nebraska he grew up poor too and that he was honored that I and so many people played his bridges. Gary Kahler is just the closest guy! I’ve never met anyone else that has accomplished so much and is so humble and appreciative of other people. You can definitely expect to see Kahler and Rexylab doing a lot more together. And like Gary I am honored that you enjoy the content I put out. I love guitars and nothing brings me more joy than sharing everything I know about them with like minded people.
Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question, but are you guys marketing the Steeler as the most advanced tremolo ever made, or the most advanced “Strat style” bridge ever made? You guys got a lot of different bridges on the website and when I build my guitar I want the most advanced bridge, I’m not worried about the routing shape since I’m still picking the bridge I want to put in it. I DO know I want a Kahler but the options are a little tricky to grasp 😅
Get a Steeler Professional with the auto-latch option. You will tell everyone who doesn't play one they have the second best bridge. So yeah, it is the best 6 string fulcrum bridge made to date made 100% in the United States with the most cutting edge technology available.
Thank You for doing everything you have done.... I will be ordering the Stage 4 for my next project. BUT .... I'm still rocking my 2700's on my Peavey's ! Maybe we could get some base plates and update post for our 2700's ... My knife edges are 30 years old... Just a thought !
These are AWESOME! Thanks, Gary and thanks Eddie for bringing this to us. I'll be interested to see how many people who crow about USA made guitars will buy this. It's really solved several Floyd issues as far as I'm concerned. Boy, I'd love to know all the companies Gary has manufactured parts for over the years.
I love the Floyd Rose and Gary Kahler speaks highly of Floyd Rose, but I totally agree… the Steeler professional (with an Auto-Latch) is my absolute favorite bridge.
Awesome news! Question, is the routing of the Kahler Steeler the same as the one for the old Kahler Spyder? If so, I'm upgrading my #1 guitar with a new Steeler right away!
Good question! The Steeler will fit in the route of a Floyd. The stud spacing is the same on a Spyder and a Steeler as well as a Floyd but the studs are different. You might need to do a little work to fit a Steeler where a Spyder was but if you do it shouldn’t be much.
One of the Steelers with the big brass block option should drop right in. We have two brass block options, one that is just a huge chunk of brass like everyone else does and one that is countered and actually gives more travel than a standard block. These both come with stacker plates so this option will fit a guitar that takes a 32mm, 37mm, or a 42mm length block. The Auto-Latch option will require some modification and the standard block might. Both those options are 37mm only (for now, we are working on an Auto-Latch with plates to make it universal too) the standard block will probably be done once we sell out of our old stock. Now, the Auto-Latch and the standard block were based off a fender cavity (because that was the industry standard, but there is no standard anymore) so now those two might need the cavity modified to fit. The big brass block option actually comes with a Floyd Rose turbo arm that you can upgrade to any Floyd Rose sized aftermarket arm. What kind of guitar are you putting it in and what block option do you want? FYI, the professional with the Auto-Latch is my favorite bridge ever!
@REXYLAB I ask, and I think I may be right on this, but a standard, Original Floyd, has a slightly offset route. The treble string side of the tremolo stick out by the posts more than the bass string side does, but the Steeler is more symmetrical. I was more thinking top side of the guitar and not the block routing, but the body top of the tremolo.
I’m awaiting a Kahler 2710 Killer Tremolo to upgrade the 2500 series fulcrum on an older import charvel. Would be great if the Killer trem and parts are reissued/readily available again! Great video btw and appreciate the efforts in updating the Steeler trems. Are there any plans to reissue/upgrade the Kahler Killer trems??
Sadly the killer is not likely to ever return. It’s super expensive to make and difficult to manufacture. It would be very cool to find a bunch of parts and do a surprise inventory run but that is likely the only way it would happen.
@@REXYLAB are the auto latch systems model specific for the 2700 series? A parts run for the 2710 would be pretty sweet. I imagine there are a few of those floating around (no pun intended) that might need a refresh.
They are all assembled and ready to go. Now the administrative leg of Kahler International has to work out legal and logistics as well as price. Gary Kahler runs that department and he wants to get them out there as much as you want to buy one. He’s working as fast as he can so you can get this amazing bridge on your guitar. They will be available exclusively through kahlerusa.com
You will love them both. Heads up, the Steelers will continue (or at least one version if one is super popular and the other is not) but this is it for the Spyder, those will end when we run out so if you want one…
Those blocks with. The spring retaining plate were originally made by killer guitar components. I've had a few over the years, and still have one on my charvel star. KGC closed up shop after Rick and Sandy peek passed away. Best blocks ever.
It is not going to fit recessed Floyd cavities..... It appears to be wider on the top side like ibanez, where as th Floyd is wider on the arm side. So maybe this would work good as replacing the crappy ibanaz low end "DL trem".
Kahler is working to have them available by the end of 2023! They already have many of all the colors and options completed and ready to ship. Now it’s just a matter of cutting bureaucratic red tape. This is a passion project for Gary Kahler and as such he is doing everything to get them to you asap! If it were up to him they would have been available months ago.
I recently purchased a single locking Floyd to do pretty much the same thing. I was going to add locking screws up top to dog down the strings. Your design is better. How much will they cost?
@@shawnmatthews5118 Gary Kahler is still fighting with the accounting department on that one. This was 100% made in America out of top quality materials so it will be expensive but very worth it. This will be available with 3 different options for the block as well, standard brass, Auto-Latch, and big brass block. Each will have a different price point. The Auto-Latch is my personal favorite. By simply pointing the bar to the 6 o’clock position it turns your floating whammy bar into a fixed bridge. It works perfectly after being set up properly.
@@kellypeterson2625 I’m in the middle of installing a Spyder with an Auto-Latch and the first Floyd Rose with the conversion Auto-Latch. I’m really excited about that! You don’t need to give up your Floyd and you can still have an Auto-Latch. Why, because we love you. That’s why.
Ok. That locking saddle is crazy cool! I vote Gary Kahler for president.
Seconded!
Huge improvements and most importantly American made. I hope we see these on production run guitars. An installation video and a demo video would go a long way to pointing folks at the correct resource to see the benefits it brings. I also think a dedicated video on how to install these as drop-in replacements to a Floyd would be very helpful.
I agree with you 100%!
All that and more is in the works!
This is one of my favorite vintage bridges ever, so cool to see it's being reissued
The new ones are even better
Wow, i watched this again. Didnt know Kahler and you were hanging out. Happy Holidays!
We do a lot of traveling back and forth.
One of the coolest things is Gary flew to my house and I got to show him the aria pro I dreamed of having when I was 15 back in 1985 with a Kahler on it.
I told him about growing up poor and just staring at this guitar when I was younger just knowing I would never be able to get one but wanting it so bad.
It was very surreal to not only have gotten this guitar a few years back but to be able to tell the person responsible for the best part of the guitar while they sat on my couch and pet my dog (one of my dogs is really protective of Gary, it’s adorable).
He told me that as a farm kid in Nebraska he grew up poor too and that he was honored that I and so many people played his bridges.
Gary Kahler is just the closest guy! I’ve never met anyone else that has accomplished so much and is so humble and appreciative of other people.
You can definitely expect to see Kahler and Rexylab doing a lot more together. And like Gary I am honored that you enjoy the content I put out. I love guitars and nothing brings me more joy than sharing everything I know about them with like minded people.
Nice looking bridges.
You can feel the quality radiating from it when you have the thing in your hand.
I own an old steeler on my 89 mij Fender ! I do prefer the Steeler than OFR! Thanks for bringing it back!
Working on installing a few in some demo guitars right now.
@@REXYLAB , we have to raise these tremolos as important as they were before! Kahler is a part of the history of the guitar!
Sounds great I’m looking forward to seeing them on the market👍👍🤟🤟
Soon!
Just found your channel. Learned more in a half hour than the previous year. Subscribed and excited. Thanks mate!!
Thank you so much! That is the entire reason for my channel.
I’m overjoyed you’re here and hope you enjoy all the content, past and future.
Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question, but are you guys marketing the Steeler as the most advanced tremolo ever made, or the most advanced “Strat style” bridge ever made? You guys got a lot of different bridges on the website and when I build my guitar I want the most advanced bridge, I’m not worried about the routing shape since I’m still picking the bridge I want to put in it. I DO know I want a Kahler but the options are a little tricky to grasp 😅
Get a Steeler Professional with the auto-latch option. You will tell everyone who doesn't play one they have the second best bridge.
So yeah, it is the best 6 string fulcrum bridge made to date made 100% in the United States with the most cutting edge technology available.
Thank You for doing everything you have done.... I will be ordering the Stage 4 for my next project.
BUT .... I'm still rocking my 2700's on my Peavey's ! Maybe we could get some base plates and update post for our 2700's ... My knife edges are 30 years old... Just a thought !
I'm so glad you are enjoying it. There are big plans for Kahler in 2024, it's pretty exciting!
What 2700 are we talking about, 2710, 2720 or 2760?
Cant wait for the floyd compatible autolatch!
It’s on the bench now!
Fantastic!
I think you’ll dig it.
These are AWESOME! Thanks, Gary and thanks Eddie for bringing this to us. I'll be interested to see how many people who crow about USA made guitars will buy this. It's really solved several Floyd issues as far as I'm concerned.
Boy, I'd love to know all the companies Gary has manufactured parts for over the years.
That would be quite a list! I’m sure lots will come out in the podcast coming up.
Perfect timing! I have a Steeler on my number 1 from the early 90s and might need to replace it soon. Waaaaaay better than a Floyd
I love the Floyd Rose and Gary Kahler speaks highly of Floyd Rose, but I totally agree… the Steeler professional (with an Auto-Latch) is my absolute favorite bridge.
Fixing to get back to work...I want a couple of them
You won’t be disappointed!
Since you mentioned it, would you do a video on how different the bridge feels with different size blocks?
Ok, but it’s pretty much what one does your guitar fit.
I’ll do it though.
@@REXYLAB curious because it's not something I ever even considered. Could be a short, not a huge deal. Thank you!
When will the Steeler be ready to purchase?
Very soon. When the first Kahler podcast airs.
Awesome news! Question, is the routing of the Kahler Steeler the same as the one for the old Kahler Spyder? If so, I'm upgrading my #1 guitar with a new Steeler right away!
Good question! The Steeler will fit in the route of a Floyd. The stud spacing is the same on a Spyder and a Steeler as well as a Floyd but the studs are different. You might need to do a little work to fit a Steeler where a Spyder was but if you do it shouldn’t be much.
I hope we can see a demo soon. These would look badass on a hot rodded strat.
Im shooting a Spyder install video as we speak.
@@REXYLAB Awesome! Always a joy to watch that kind of video from you.
@@FrazySting thank you so much!
Will the Steelers fit a standard Floyd recessed route? And will Kahler have a routing template available if not?
One of the Steelers with the big brass block option should drop right in. We have two brass block options, one that is just a huge chunk of brass like everyone else does and one that is countered and actually gives more travel than a standard block. These both come with stacker plates so this option will fit a guitar that takes a 32mm, 37mm, or a 42mm length block.
The Auto-Latch option will require some modification and the standard block might. Both those options are 37mm only (for now, we are working on an Auto-Latch with plates to make it universal too) the standard block will probably be done once we sell out of our old stock.
Now, the Auto-Latch and the standard block were based off a fender cavity (because that was the industry standard, but there is no standard anymore) so now those two might need the cavity modified to fit. The big brass block option actually comes with a Floyd Rose turbo arm that you can upgrade to any Floyd Rose sized aftermarket arm.
What kind of guitar are you putting it in and what block option do you want? FYI, the professional with the Auto-Latch is my favorite bridge ever!
@REXYLAB I ask, and I think I may be right on this, but a standard, Original Floyd, has a slightly offset route. The treble string side of the tremolo stick out by the posts more than the bass string side does, but the Steeler is more symmetrical.
I was more thinking top side of the guitar and not the block routing, but the body top of the tremolo.
Love the idea of not having to cut the ball ends of my strings
I’m getting ready to install it very soon. Preparing to route the guitar it will go in today.
somr really cool ideas. wish i was rich because i want all of them. love kahler stuff.
It is expensive but worth it!
Quality always costs, buy cheap and you know very fast.
@@thought1212 yep, plus Gary Kahler is all about keeping Americans working and American labor isn’t cheap.
@REXYLAB try it in Canada. Our dollar is so low and I don't know why other than a terrible leader. 18 something an hour for minimum wage.
@@thought1212 I hope for much better financial days for us in the future my friend.
I’m awaiting a Kahler 2710 Killer Tremolo to upgrade the 2500 series fulcrum on an older import charvel. Would be great if the Killer trem and parts are reissued/readily available again! Great video btw and appreciate the efforts in updating the Steeler trems. Are there any plans to reissue/upgrade the Kahler Killer trems??
Sadly the killer is not likely to ever return. It’s super expensive to make and difficult to manufacture.
It would be very cool to find a bunch of parts and do a surprise inventory run but that is likely the only way it would happen.
@@REXYLAB are the auto latch systems model specific for the 2700 series? A parts run for the 2710 would be pretty sweet. I imagine there are a few of those floating around (no pun intended) that might need a refresh.
@@gregkirton9598 you never know.
Where can you actually buy these? Are they released yet? Wondering about price point
They are all assembled and ready to go. Now the administrative leg of Kahler International has to work out legal and logistics as well as price.
Gary Kahler runs that department and he wants to get them out there as much as you want to buy one. He’s working as fast as he can so you can get this amazing bridge on your guitar.
They will be available exclusively through kahlerusa.com
@@REXYLAB thank you! Any info if there will be left handed models?
I want one! I emailed sales to pre order if I can!
You’ll love it.
Haha of course i see this after busting my ass to find a killer and an auto latch, oh well I’ll be getting one of these too
You will love them both. Heads up, the Steelers will continue (or at least one version if one is super popular and the other is not) but this is it for the Spyder, those will end when we run out so if you want one…
Those blocks with. The spring retaining plate were originally made by killer guitar components. I've had a few over the years, and still have one on my charvel star. KGC closed up shop after Rick and Sandy peek passed away. Best blocks ever.
Ibanez did it back in 1987 decades before KGC was ever formed.
@@REXYLAB I did not know that. Never played Ibanez much myself. Thank you
I miss the height adjustable saddles
That was a cool feature but very expensive to do. For this very last run of spyders the adjustment screws were left off to keep the price down.
Why no The Killer model reissue?
Sadly it is too expensive to make. Kahler lost money on every killer they made and manufacturing costs are much more now.
Cut Throat Biz🎸☮️
That’s for sure
went to the website and I only see one model, the 2200 ..very confusing
This is a preview, it has been launched yet.
@@REXYLAB it has not??
Mr Kahler seems like a very nice genuine guy. Made in USA has fallen out of fashion as it’s all about margins these days.
True!
Fortunately Gary’s fashion sense is an Alice In Chains T-shirt, shorts, sandals with socks on, and keeping jobs at home.
@@REXYLAB gotta love A-Chains
@@tremdoctor007 absolutely!
I had the original in the 90s. Saved up for it and the guitar was stolen the second gig. Hearbreaking
I had a bass stolen once, it’s a terrible feeling. I’m sorry for your loss. I hope you get a new one and enjoy it.
Great is all Made in America, and Fuck this Government! but I can not find any of these models at the Kahler website
This is a preview, they aren’t available yet.
It is not going to fit recessed Floyd cavities..... It appears to be wider on the top side like ibanez, where as th Floyd is wider on the arm side. So maybe this would work good as replacing the crappy ibanaz low end "DL trem".
I have no idea why you would say that. This is a direct drop in for a Floyd.
Is it a ball bearing tremolo system? Also in 7 and 8 sting? A Multi scale tremolo would be cool.
That already exists with the Kahler cam stuff. This is friction point.
When will they be available in 2024?
Kahler is working to have them available by the end of 2023! They already have many of all the colors and options completed and ready to ship. Now it’s just a matter of cutting bureaucratic red tape.
This is a passion project for Gary Kahler and as such he is doing everything to get them to you asap! If it were up to him they would have been available months ago.
I recently purchased a single locking Floyd to do pretty much the same thing. I was going to add locking screws up top to dog down the strings. Your design is better. How much will they cost?
@@shawnmatthews5118 Gary Kahler is still fighting with the accounting department on that one. This was 100% made in America out of top quality materials so it will be expensive but very worth it.
This will be available with 3 different options for the block as well, standard brass, Auto-Latch, and big brass block. Each will have a different price point.
The Auto-Latch is my personal favorite. By simply pointing the bar to the 6 o’clock position it turns your floating whammy bar into a fixed bridge. It works perfectly after being set up properly.
@@REXYLABI am super interested in the auto latch. Had one years ago. But the guitar it was on got stolen
@@kellypeterson2625 I’m in the middle of installing a Spyder with an Auto-Latch and the first Floyd Rose with the conversion Auto-Latch. I’m really excited about that! You don’t need to give up your Floyd and you can still have an Auto-Latch.
Why, because we love you. That’s why.