The humble guitar tremolo gets a rare upgrade: Babicz and Gotoh unveil the new FCH510G
The humble guitar tremolo doesn’t get reinvented very often. But that’s exactly what hardware specialists Babicz and Gotoh are hoping to do with the new FCH510G.
The new tremolo system pairs Babicz’s patented Full Contact Hardware saddle design with Gotoh’s highly regarded 510 tremolo, promising what the companies describe as “exceptional tuning stability, tonal enhancement, and unmatched playability”.
Designed with precision engineering and premium materials, the FCH510G brings together two well-established pieces of guitar hardware into a single system, with each company contributing the technology it’s best known for.
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Gotoh contributes its acclaimed 510 tremolo, prized for its clean, ergonomic design, dependable stability and substantial tremolo block, which is designed to increase sustain and resonance for a fuller, more dynamic sound.
Babicz, meanwhile, brings its patented Full Contact Hardware saddles, which replace traditional two-point saddle height adjustment with a cam-based mechanism that maintains complete contact with the bridge plate.
Credit: Babicz / Gotoh
According to the companies, that full-contact design maximises the transfer of string vibration into the guitar body, resulting in “longer sustain, fuller note bloom, and more consistent resonance across all strings”.
The stable saddle design is also said to eliminate unwanted movement, leading to a tighter low end, clearer note definition, and a balanced feel across the fretboard.
The redesign isn’t just about tone, either. Babicz’s eCAM system allows smooth, precise height adjustments without relying on traditional screws, simplifying setup while reducing wear over time.
Combined with the Gotoh 510, the result is a tremolo aimed at players looking for modern performance upgrades without sacrificing classic styling.
The FCH510G is available to pre-order now for $349.
Learn more at Full Contact Hardware.
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