In this video, Dagan, well-known host of the The Guitar Geek YouTube channel, installs the Vegatrem VT1 Ultra Trem on his Fender Stratocaster and shares his honest thoughts. From installation to performance, Dagan describes it as a transformative upgrade — without needing to drill or modify the guitar.
A true upgrade, not a mod
Dagan makes it clear from the beginning: the Vegatrem is a drop-in replacement, not a destructive modification.
“No routing, no drilling, no cutting. This just drops right in.”
The Vegatrem VT1 replaces standard 2-post or 6-screw tremolo bridges and gives Strat-style guitars modern floating tremolo capabilities, similar to a Floyd Rose — but without the headaches of locking nuts or body cavities.
Installation made easy
Dagan walks through the installation process in real time, highlighting how fast and straightforward it is:
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Fits directly into existing Strat cavities
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Works with just two springs (included)
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Comes with three sets of tension springs: soft, medium, hard
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No locking nut or fine tuners needed
“This is the easiest mod you can do that makes your guitar infinitely better. Dive bombs? Flutters? No routing needed.”
Thoughtful design and high-end build
One of the first things that impresses Dagan is the premium quality and compact engineering:
“It looks like something from NASA — everything is clean, lightweight, precise.”
He also points out that the smaller block allows for full up-and-down movement without needing to carve extra space into the guitar body.
Feel, control, and tuning stability
Once installed and strung up, Dagan demonstrates the tremolo in action — and the difference is clear:
“It’s like going from a family car to a sports car. Smoother, faster, tighter response — but still your guitar.”
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Wide vibrato and expressive flutters
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Dive bombs with accurate return to pitch
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Double-stops and bends feel natural and stay in tune (with proper nut lubrication)
“You feel more connected to your instrument. Every little movement means something now.”
Dagan closes the video by clarifying this is not a sponsored post, and his positive review is purely from experience:
“Nobody paid me to say this. But if you own a Strat or a Strat-style guitar — you seriously need to try one.”
🎸 At Vegatrem, we’re proud to see trusted voices like Dagan from The Guitar Geek discover the creative freedom and precision that the VT1 unlocks.
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