Tremedic Tremolo Spring Claw Anchor
Introduction / Background
If you’ve ever stared into the dark abyss of your tremolo cavity, you know what’s lurking back there: a cheap metal claw hanging on for dear life with two lonely wood screws. That’s the stock setup. And while it works, it’s also the weakest link in the chain when it comes to energy transfer and sustain. Now there is the Tremedic. A solid brass block engineered to replace those flimsy wood screw anchors with a tone fortress. This isn’t about hype. This is about physics. And when you drop the Tremedic in your guitar, you feel it.
Design and Build
The Tremedic is cut from a hefty block of machined brass. No shortcuts, no pressed junk metal. The design is to lock into the far end of your tremolo cavity like it was born there. The mounting points are precision-drilled to hold your standard tremolo claw, but instead of biting into soft wood, they secure into a solid brass anchor. Brass matters here. Its density and resonance make it the perfect material for shoving every ounce of string vibration into your guitar body instead of letting it get lost in mushy screw holes. This is hardware with purpose.
Installation
Players don’t need a PhD in guitar tech to get this installation. You keep your regular tremolo claw, but instead of the usual two screws digging into the body, the claw bolts into the Tremedic. The Tremedic itself seats firmly against the back wall of the cavity. No slipping, no wiggle room, no stripped screw holes. It’s as close to plug-and-play as tremolo mods get, and the difference in construction quality is night and day compared to stock.
Specs
- Material: Machined solid brass
- Mounting: Multiple anchor points for claw attachment
- Fit: Designed for standard tremolo spring cavities
- Weight: Adds stability without excess bulk
- Finish: Natural brass, precision machined edges
Demo
Check out Phillip of Prestige Guitars throw down with the Tremedic is a Splawn guitar:
Areas of Opportunity
Nothing in gear land is perfect. The Tremedic adds weight to the guitar, which some players may notice depending on balance. It also requires a snug cavity fit. If your trem cavity was routed sloppy from the factory, you may have to do some minor adjustments. And of course, it’s an added cost for something players might not see on stage but will absolutely hear in the mix. Bottom line: this is for tone chasers, sustain junkies, and anyone sick of stripped-out claw screws and not for budget warriors.
Conclusion / Final Thoughts
The Tremedic tremolo anchor upgrade is one of those mods that makes you wonder why guitars don’t come this way stock. By anchoring the claw into a machined brass block, it transforms your tremolo system from a rattly afterthought into a solid tone machine. If you care about sustain, clarity, and overall resonance, this is the kind of upgrade that pays dividends every time you hit a chord. For players who think every detail matters, the Tremedic earns a spot on the shortlist of must-have guitar hardware.
For reference, this Tremedic tremolo claw anchor evaluation was conducted with the following: Fractal Axe-Fx II XL+ featuring Celestion Impluse Responses and Fractal MFC-101 MIDI Foot Controller. ADA MP-1 Tube Pre-Amp loaded with Tube Amp Doctor ECC83 Premium Selected tubes, using the ADA MC-1 MIDI Controller. Fryette LX II Stereo Tube Power Amplifier. Physical cabs use are Marshall 1960B, Mojotone British, and Peavey 6505 cabs loaded with Celestion Classic Series Vintage 30s and Classic Series G12M Greenbacks.
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