A modern tremolo that enhances tone—and respects your guitar
Renowned session guitarist Tim Pierce (Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen…) recently tested Vegatrem, and the verdict was immediate: it doesn’t just preserve tone—it improves it.
“Most tremolos tend to suck tone. This one made the guitar thicker, more robust. I felt it right away.”
Unlike many modern systems, the Vegatrem doesn’t thin out your tone, nor does it add unwanted brightness. Instead, it brings a richer, punchier response—one that Tim describes as “even better than the original”.
Minimal design, maximum functionality
Aesthetically, Tim points out how small, sleek, and elegant the bridge is:
“It’s one of the prettiest bridges I’ve seen. Plus, you can pull up without routing the guitar, unlike with a Floyd Rose.”
He recalls a guitar he once had to heavily modify to achieve that range of motion. With Vegatrem, all that’s unnecessary.
And it gets better:
“It installs with a single tool and requires no permanent changes—ideal even for vintage Strats.”
Feel, control, and confidence while playing
What matters most to pros like Tim is how a system feels under the hand—and Vegatrem passes with flying colors:
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The action is smooth and balanced
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You can add vibrato to chord double-stops while staying perfectly in tune
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The palm rest position feels natural and helps stabilize the system while playing
“I can lock it down with my palm and it stays solid. That’s rare with floating systems.”
Tim also mentions that adjusting for different string gauges is quick and easy, thanks to the spring system design.
The tremolo arm: built for real players
A simple but thoughtful touch: the tremolo arm has two usable positions.
“You can tighten it just a bit so it stays in place, or loosen it half a turn to get it out of your way. Super practical.”
Depending on your playing style, the system adapts without needing tools or frustration.
Most importantly: it stays in tune
After all, what matters in a tremolo system is stability. Tim sums it up clearly:
“Two weeks of constant use—and it comes back to pitch every time. Every time.”
Final thoughts: a serious tool for serious players
Tim Pierce has tested every system on the market over the decades. So when he says a bridge “feels right,” it carries real weight.
“It’s smooth, solid, with just the right tension—and it always returns to pitch. It’s easy to use, but also very serious.”
Whether you’re recording, gigging, or just tone-obsessed, Vegatrem delivers.