VSV400Pro GOTOH Wilkinson String Saver Custom

Price Reduction!
■Item
This is a custom bridge featuring the rare GOTOH Wilkinson VSV400P (PRO) fitted with String Saver saddles.
Also listed at a lower price elsewhere.

■Condition
No noticeable scratches or dirt for its age.
(Please refer to images)
Accessories included: Please see the second image.
★Bonus: Replacement saddle screws and a new wrench set included.
Will be disassembled for shipping.

■Details
This is a rare model, the GOTOH Wilkinson VSV400P, which was only available for a very short period as a limited edition model.

I've included an image with a translation of the official Wilkinson specifications. It was designed to combine the features of both the VSVG and VS100n. If my memory serves me correctly, it was considered an upgraded model of the VS100n.
While maintaining saddle compatibility with the 100n, the bridge itself has a substantial mass, which I believe compensates for the somewhat light mass of the 100n, which I personally felt was a weakness.
The craftsmanship and design are truly impressive.

Personally, I found the sound of the 100n saddles to be a bit too bright and dry, resulting in a shorter sustain. To address this, I replaced them with Graph Tech String Saver saddles.

■String Savers
These are unique saddles made of PTFE resin (Teflon).
Due to the nature of the material, they have low friction and lubricating properties, which makes strings less likely to break.
Despite their appearance, they are quite expensive, and perhaps that's why they produce a surprisingly superior and pleasant sound, and the sustain I was hoping for has indeed improved.
These are especially beneficial for those who use the tremolo arm.
(I don't use the tremolo arm, so it feels like a waste, but I've also swapped them onto my other 100n.)

The original saddles are not included, so what do you think of this price?
If you own a 100n, you can simply replace the saddles to create your own custom setup. If you absolutely want the 100n saddles, you might occasionally find used ones or consult with a musical instrument store about ordering them.

Thank you for your consideration.

■Pros
As described above.

■Cons
Original saddles are not included.

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