Vintage 1980s Floyd Rose Schaller-Made String-Through Bridge – Rare Hardtail Variant – Germany

Up for sale is a genuine vintage mid-1980s Floyd Rose bridge, manufactured by Schaller in Germany during the early Floyd Rose production era. This is an extremely rare string-through hardtail Floyd Rose variant — a small-batch OEM/prototype design built without a sustain block and intended for fixed-bridge applications while still using the full Floyd saddle and fine-tuner system. This bridge came off of a Pre Kramer American Showster. This is NOT a Floyd Rose II, not a licensed import, and not a reproduction. This is an authentic Schaller-made Floyd Rose with the correct machining, tool marks, knife edges, and cast “Floyd Rose” side embossing from the 80s. ⸻ ⭐ RARE FEATURES This specific string-through Floyd was produced in very limited numbers between 1984–1986, usually as: • OEM hardware for boutique European builders • Schaller factory test runs • Kramer experimental units • Non-tremolo Floyd Rose hardtail concepts These do not appear on the used market often, especially in complete condition with all saddles and fine tuners. ⸻ 🔍 AUTHENTICITY DETAILS Visible in the photos: ✔ CNC-machined Schaller baseplate (Not cast — imports are cast.) ✔ Correct German knife-edge geometry Sharp, hardened, and original. ✔ Cast-in “Floyd Rose” logo Authentic 1980s Schaller style. ✔ Unique multi-hole underside drilling Correct for the rare string-through prototype layout. ✔ Original Schaller trem arm insert Metal collar with nylon bushing — not the modern replacement type. ✔ Vintage Floyd saddles & fine tuners All present and functioning. ⸻ 📦 INCLUDED • Bridge baseplate • All saddles • All fine tuners • Tremolo arm (No studs, posts, claw, springs, or locking nut included.) ⸻ 🎯 CONDITION Normal cosmetic wear for a 40 yr old vintage unit — light pitting and surface marks shown in photos, fully functional. • Knife edges are intact • Saddle screws move freely • Fine tuners operate smoothly • Trem arm threads clean • No stripped threads Structurally solid and ready to install or collect. ⸻ 💎 WHY COLLECTORS WANT THIS • Hard to find • Prototype-level rarity • 1980s Schaller German manufacturing • Perfect for Kramer/ESP rebuilds • Excellent for boutique custom hardtail builds • Historically significant Floyd Rose hardware This is a real piece of Floyd Rose/Schaller history.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Type

Electric

Brand

Floyd Rose