LTD GL-500K Tremolo replacement

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LTD GL-500K Tremolo replacement

I bought a GL-500K with the body and neck in incredible condition.  Aside from a couple of small problems, like the wrong Floyd string lock size (R3) on (needed an R5) and string retainer on the neck (replaced with a wider one from stewmac), the licensed Floyd knife edges must dull.  I took it off and sharpened them, but it's still not coming back to perfect pitch.  I have to pull it the opposite way after using it to get it back to zero.

So, instead of chasing my tail on this, I'm thinking of just replacing the tremolo with a real Floyd.  My only concern is that the real floyds look longer than this licensed version.  I checked the specs online, and the width is exactly the same, but I can't help but wonder if the cavity is long enough for a real original floyd.  Anyone replace one with a real original floyd?

Thanks

les p.

Not sure anyone still comes here, but most of the real Floyds fit.  I put in an Original Floyd Rose, and it's a perfect fit.

 

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