Gotoh GE1996T Tremolo Unit | Part 2

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Gotoh GE1996T - Detailed Images

GE1996T Diagram

Let us begin by examining a diagram of the Gotoh GE1996T Tremolo Unit incorporating top, front and right side views. Dimensions in millimetres [accurate to one decimal place] are provided for length, width/diameter, height, and center points of the unit as well as individual components. Following this diagram are images of the GE1996T taken from a number of angles.  

GE1996T Diagram

GE1996T - Top View A

GE1996T - Top View B

GE1996T - Top View C

GE1996T - Left Side

GE1996T - Right Side

GE1996T - Rear View A

GE1996T - Rear View B

  

Components - Front and Top

This subsection focuses on components located on the front and top of the GE1996T. These components include the Tremolo Arm Socket, left and right Knife Edges, Saddle Assembly, Saddle Mounting Screws, String Lock Insert Blocks, String Lock Screws, and Fine Tuning Screws. Regarding the various screws, only two require a hex wrench for adjustment - the Saddle Mounting Screws [2.6mm] and String Lock Screws [3.2mm].

Tremolo Arm Socket

Knife Edges

Saddle Assembly

Saddle Mounting Screws

String Lock Insert Blocks

String Lock/Fine Tuning Screws

Components - Back and Underside

From the front and top, we now move to components located on the back and underside of the GE1996T. These components include the Tremolo Base Plate, Tremolo Block, Tremolo Block Shim, and Fine Tuner Tension Plate. The Tremolo Base Plate features a chrome finish and is etched with the Gotoh logo and "Gotoh Japan." Similarly, the solid brass Tremolo Block features an engraved Gotoh logo, as well as "Gotoh" and "Made in Japan" on its front face. 

Solid Brass Tremolo Block

Fine Tuner Tension Plate

Tremolo Block Shim

Tremolo Base Plate

  

The exposed end of the Brass Tremolo Block features five channels and small unthreaded holes, as well as three larger threaded screw holes. The outermost and center unthreaded holes are where the L-shaped ends of three Tremolo Springs are inserted. Following this, the three Spring Lock Screws are screwed into the threaded holes, thereby securing the L-shaped ends of the springs to the Tremolo Block.

Springs Inserted Here

Spring Lock Screw Hole

Tremolo Springs in Place

Spring Lock Screws