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Fits Strat Style Guitars with 6 Point Bridges*.
(*Also fits 2 point bridge guitars with some drilling)
The Rail Tail Tremolo is a full contact, dive-only tremolo designed to retrofit your existing Strat®-style 6-point tremolo with no modifications to your guitar; a clever design merging the feel and reliability of a hardtail bridge with the flexibility of a tremolo system. Computer designed and precision-machined, the Rail Tail achieves maximum performance and stunning appearance without compromising comfort or feel. Its unique features allow for adjustability to fit a variety of guitar bodies and for an easy DIY installation.
Unlike the original tremolo design that rocks on a bevel located under the screw heads, the Rail Tail tremolo plate rotates around a precision rail that is mounted directly to the guitar body. The plate cradles the entire rail with precision as if they were one unit improving sound quality and tuning stability. This union also creates a greater breakpoint allowing open strings to maintain pitch when bending another, much like a hardtail.
The tremolo plate consists of slotted string block mounting holes not only for accommodating installation but also allowing the string block to be positioned forward for greater rotational range. This means diving up to 15 degrees more than conventional tremolo bridges. An advanced string block also consists of game-changing features: Mid-positioned tapered string holes assist in true string saddle contact. Working in alliance with the rail and string block are the roller fitted string saddles. This entire assembly provides ultimate vibrational energy transfer from the strings to the guitar body resulting in better overall sustain and tonal qualities.
Available in narrow (modern, 2-1/16") and wide (vintage, (2-7/32") models in Chrome, Black, Gold, Nickel and Black Nickel finishes. Please note: The Rail mounting holes are universal meaning that a narrow spaced Rail Tail will fit onto a wide spaced guitar body and vice versa.
(For optimum performance, playing experience and reliability, it’s highly recommend that the guitar this unit is being installed on, is equipped with locking tuners and a quality nut.)
David K Schieferstein
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
Easy installation, works great, and solved my tuning stability issues.
D
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2024
Fantastic tuning stability! Feels great when playing
Basketcase16
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
Looks good. Works good. Ez to install no complaints
Orlando Orogo
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
This Washburn N1 was my first electric guitar for 28 years, and I have gone through pickups and just kept it stored for years.Been reading up on these Rail Tails and been really curious about them since they came out.Finally decided to bring this guitar out to overhaul. Got some EMGs and this Rail Tail Narrow. It was so easy installing all of these!An old friend back by my side. No more annoying spring noises and tuning has never been more stable, and it can take my wild whammy abuse too! Plus this guitar I outfitted with actives, so no worrying about soldering ground, or just soldering period!Some might not like this since it’s a dive only, but I have regular Floyded guitars for that. This is perfect for my N1’s needs!Definitely measure your guitar first and look at the specs before deciding. I knew my guitar was an import and it has a 6-point trem, measured it anyways and it was what exactly what I needed out of the Rail Tail Narrow. Highly recommended!
Whitmann G.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
I was having issues with tuning stability. I already replaced the nut with a GraphTech but it was still not staying in tune reliably, especially if using the whammy. I replaced the original trem with this one and it seems much better. Not only that, but the action of the whammy is much smoother, and the saddles are more rounded and comfortable. The trem pivots on a smooth rail which is lubricated with a clear grease. Very little friction. A big upgrade.
Jon L. Jacobi
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
I love this now that it's installed. It's super smooth, the sustain is much better than the standard bridge, and it looks fantastic.Now for the bad news. On my MIM, when I first installed it, I couldn't get the intonation set correctly. The problem is that there's limited saddle travel due to the hump where the pivot resides. Look at the picture closely. I couldn't move the saddles far enough forward and the string length was too long on the three high strings.The only solutions are to redrill your holes, which there may or may not be enough room to do, or route out the neck pocket and move the neck (dowel and redrill). I opted for the latter after seeing the poor job that Fender had done with the pocket in the first place.Take a good look at your existing saddles, if any are forward almost to the screws, you're going to have the same issue. Not everyone will be comfortable hacking or drilling on their guitar. If it's an expensive Strat, you might want to let your local luthier to take care of it.
SleepyGary
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
This bridge turned and already good playing guitar into an absolutely ridiculously playing shred machine! It added a depth and resonance that I have never experienced on any other instrument. The tone and sustain are improved ten fold and pinch harmonics can be pulled on any string now. You can feel the vibration going through the guitar! The trem block is rather thick at 40mm, so it was very close to the cavity cover. Make sure your body is thick enough first. Installation was not too difficult, but setting the action and intonation takes patience. My bridge seemed to have been opened and was missing the lube , so I used white lithium grease and it seems fine…I didn’t have the patience to deal with a return. The action is very smooth with 3 springs and I actually set it pretty light even with 10-50 string set. It does take a while to return to pitch even with locking tuners and graphite nut, so make sure you really stretch your strings out after each re string. Overall a very well made and excellent sounding bridge!
Braxton
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022
Installation was a breeze just by following the clear easy to follow instructions, and this bridge and trem system has been a massive improvement in tuning stability, comfort, tone, and sustain over the stock bridge/trem in my 2005 mexican strat. The larger brass block provides better tone and resonance, as well as the bridge resting flat against the body allows for better sustain. It's a dive only system, but honestly that's fine by me because I don't much care for floating trems. Great look and aesthetic too.
Julio C Tapia
Reviewed in Mexico on May 8, 2021
Después de ver Reviews en internet acerca de diferentes opciones de tremolo para Strat, sin necesidad de mayores modificaciones, opte por este ya que muchos en primera no están del todo disponibles en el mercado, y este lo pude conseguir en Amazon y en promoción con tarjetas, bueno primero es un cambio directo, que puede hacerlo uno sin mayor problema y ajustar prácticamente todo del tremolo, la construcción es maciza con ganas, sólido como una roca, y por ende pesado, buenos materiales, nuevamente puedes ajustarlo sin mayor problema la altura de la barra hasta de las silletas, sin embargo el problema es que no logré que "flote" (tres resortes, calibre de cuerdas 10, con el original flotado con calibre 9) y es un tremolo de una sola dirección, hacia abajo, a lo mejor un calibre más alto o un resorte menos, pero por lo menos no encontré dicha recomendación en la página oficial, y es que pues no es mayor problema eso, pero a lo mejor con la marca "Floyd rose" escrita, a lo mejor lo podrías esperar, ventajas, muy estable en afinación y la posibilidad (al no flotar) de cambiar sin problemas el tipo de afinación de la guitarra (Drop D, Open G etc) por qué sin la barra de tremolo se siente como cualquier puente fijo, bueno una opción para mejorar tu guitarra, pero finalmente tiene sus detalles y los gustos de cada quien pues varian, en lo personal si lo recomieno
Eric
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2021
I’m VERY satisfied with this upgrade.If you have a made in Mexico Stratocaster that plays well and that you like but are not pleased with the tremolo, this is a great alternative. It is a direct replacement for MIM Stratocaster.I like the feel of the trem arm (absolutely no « wiggle ») and it stays in tune really well. This is not a floating tremolo, it is a dive only tremolo. If you need/want a floating tremolo, this is not the tremolo for you. However, it has some benefits:1. There is a noticeable increase in sustain compared with the original floating trem.2. You can play double stops and bend a string with the other staying in tune.The installation was very easy. There is a good and detailed installation video on Floyd Rose website. Once it is installed, you need to be familiar with basic guitar setup for setting up the saddles height to match your neck radius and intonate the guitar correctly. If you are not familiar with basic guitar setup, simply install the tremolo and bring it to your favourite tech.I purchased this tremolo based on the long-term review from Darrell Braun. For more information, simply search for « RAIL TAIL Long-Term Update » in YouTube.I hope this helps.
James G
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020
Seriously, I NEVER liked the Floyd rose. It was too complicated. Now I have locking tuners and this bad boy. It is solid and GORGEOUS. It looks, sounds, and feels awesome. The engineering is solid and fluid. Did I mention the rollers on the saddles. I am a total Floyd Rose convert. I feel like this was made for the strat. Its a little pricey, but I totally worth it.
daniel : )
Reviewed in Australia on November 30, 2020
This product was exactly what was described. It made the fender strat. stay in tune, it looks sleek and easy to assemble. Expensive but worth every dollar.Amazon delivery arrived earlier then suggested.Completely satisfied.
R
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2019
Best upgrade for a Strat style trem by far! Big increase in tone, sustain and tuning not to mention the dive range. Not the cheapest tremolo out there but the quality is top notch. Easy to install, no mods needed. Drop D and half step tuning is a breeze. Nothing to adjust because it behaves like a hard tail. Highly recommend if you want the best of both worlds!
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