Duesenberg TremStopper

Duesenberg TremStopper

The Duesenberg TremStopper absorbs the loss of string tension should a string break or be retuned to open tuning without restricting the functionality of the tremolo.

How does it work? If a string breaks, the balance between spring pressure and string tension is no longer correct, the lever lifts and so does the overall tuning of the guitar. It is precisely this movement that the TremStopper intercepts, so that the guitar remains “in tune”. Nevertheless, the lever can be moved beyond the stop position and you can tremolo as usual. If the stopper is not needed, simply turn it 90 degrees to the side.

There are two versions of the TremStopper. The longer one (TDSTL) fits on the Duesenberg Diamond Deluxe Tremola, the shorter one (TDSTS) on the Duesenberg Radiator. The only difference is the length of the tailpiece block (57.5 or 53 mm) and thus the distance between the holes for the string bushings.

Since the tailpiece block of the TremStopper protrudes a little further down, the tremolo must be “jacked up” with the help of washers. Otherwise the tailpiece could damage the lacquer surface. On Duesenberg guitars, the tremolo is jacked up as standard. For other instruments, the washer set TDSWSN/G is also required.