The Wilkinson version of the 510 with locking saddles would be a step up.Gotoh 510 series is a good alternative. Has a push in arm with a larger bushing and set screw tension adjustment. Suhr uses them on their guitars.
https://g-gotoh.com/product/ns510t-fe1/?lang=en
I couldn't say... Mine came on my Charvel.So the 510's you all are talking about, Can I use that with the existing Fender pivot studs?
When people say, "I want it made in the USA!" this is the part they fail to reconcile: Mann's pricing reflects what it costs to make his tremolos in the USA. Niche market. Low volume. Small shop. USA labour rates. That adds up.P.S. I've never heard anything but glowing recommendations about Mann Made, but can they really ask such a steep price for something that, feature-wise, doesn't seem very different from products available at half the price? It made me question whether perhaps the Gotoh 510, Wilkinson, or Hipshot trems would have a reputation for inferior quality, but when I look at reviews, I see no evidence of that. Odd.
That's good to know.When people say, "I want it made in the USA!" this is the part they fail to reconcile: Mann's pricing reflects what it costs to make his tremolos in the USA. Niche market. Low volume. Small shop. USA labour rates. That adds up.
Gotoh 510s are made in Japan. Wilkinson manufactures in China and Korea. Super-Vee doesn't say where their products are made.
Hipshot is USA-made so kudos to them for finding a price point with a margin that sustains a business. They have a bigger product catalog so they might be able to sacrifice margins and make it up in volume.
Sophia is made in Taiwan. Vega is "made in Europe" is all they say.