---
product_id: 69340413
title: "RVTS-1 5 Piece Tremolo Spring Set"
brand: "raw vintage"
price: "R947"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Raw Vintage"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/69340413-rvts-1-5-piece-tremolo-spring-set
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 8.86mm overall diameter - vintage fit 1.3mm wire diameter - precision tension Nickel plated - corrosion resistant durability RVTS-1 5 Piece Tremolo Spring Set

**Brand:** raw vintage
**Price:** R947
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Unlock vintage Strat mojo with every dive and pull!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RVTS-1 5 Piece Tremolo Spring Set by raw vintage
- **How much does it cost?** R947 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/69340413-rvts-1-5-piece-tremolo-spring-set)

## Best For

- raw vintage enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted raw vintage brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Optimized Spring Tension:** Matched vintage tension for superb torque feel and smooth arm action without excessive force.
- • **Enhanced Bridge Stability:** 5 springs deliver balanced pressure, drastically improving tuning stability during tremolo use.
- • **Plug & Play Compatibility:** Perfect drop-in replacement for new reissue guitars, preserving original sonic character effortlessly.
- • **Premium Nickel Alloy Build:** Durable nickel plating resists corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance and consistent tone.
- • **Authentic Vintage Tone Revival:** Recreates the fat, warm tremolo sound of 50's and 60's Stratocasters for true vintage vibe.

## Overview

The Raw Vintage RVTS-1 5 Piece Tremolo Spring Set is engineered to replicate the exact tension and tonal characteristics of classic 50's and 60's Stratocaster springs. Featuring a 1.3mm wire diameter and 8.86mm overall diameter, these nickel-plated springs provide superior bridge stability and fat vintage tone. Ideal for vintage guitar enthusiasts and reissue owners seeking authentic sound and improved tuning reliability.

## Description

The wear and tear of parts from vintage guitars that were manufactured few decades ago can cause functionality problems. What vintage guitar users fear the most when these parts need to be replaced is if it will cause the sound to change significantly. Tremolo Spring is a part just as vital as the saddle and they are responsible for the fat sound of the 50's and 60's Stratocaster. Most newly manufactured springs have different characteristics from the vintage. They are with strong tension. As one of the raw vintage product, Raw Vintage researched the vintage and matched the tension of the spring. And with the prerequisite of using 5 or 4 springs together, they were able to achieve superb torque feel and stabilized arming that were made possible from the difference in weight and contraction percentage. And with the increased weight they were able to create Fat Tone. These can be used as a replacement part of the new reissued guitars, enabling their owners to enjoy the characteristic closer to the original.

Review: Better tone More stability - These springs were worth the price. The 5 springs have about the same tension as 3 of my old springs. I noticed an improvement in tone. The springs are an important part in the chain of connectivity and have a big effect on tone. 5 instead of 3 is just more of a good thing!
Review: Bridge stability is the name of this game - To be honest, I haven’t heard any noticeable difference in tone since installing these in my American HSS Stratocaster (two single coil/two humbucker pickups). However, that’s certainly not what I was after in the first place. Like a lot of folks who own Strats with stock floating bridges, I’ve encountered numerous tuning issues when operating the tremolo. Short of having a Floyd Rose system installed which obviously would have cost beaucoup bucks, I think I’ve tried just about everything in the book in attempting to solve this problem: - Decking the block using the claw and bridge mounting screws, since I only use the tremolo for dives. - Installing block-style bridge string saddles. - Various numbers and configuration of springs. - Modifying bridge plate mounting (example: 2 outside screws tight as pivot points, middle 4 raised slightly for stability). - In-cavity tremolo stabilizers. - Half-loop string wrapping around the machine heads. - Nut and saddle lubrication using Burt’s Bees, a #2 graphite pencil, etc. (always a good idea anyway). I’m probably forgetting some other things, but I’m sure you get the picture. Unfortunately, all of this was in vain, despite jumping through more hoops than a circus animal. The one thing that really helped was to install 5 springs, but using Fender parts that required far too much pressure on the tremolo arm to press it fully down. All that said, after reading many shining reviews about this product on the web, I thought I’d give them a try. Since they apply less force than Fender springs, I was in business and able to install all 5 while still being able to easily bomb the arm. In fact, it actually feels like I only have 3 springs installed. I was even able to release some pressure on the claw, yet the bridge remained fully decked. The difference in the ability to remain in-tune is now like night and day. In my opinion, this is due to these springs applying equal pressure across the entire tremolo block. While not perfect (nothing is), this product provided me with far more bridge stabilization than anything else I’ve tried up to this point, and for a mere 25 bucks. I’m kicking myself for not trying them sooner!

## Features

- Wire Diameter: 1.3mm
- Overall Diameter: 8.86mm
- Nickel Plated

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01B7PE2SC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #40,279 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #678 in Electric Guitar Hardware |
| Body Material | Nickel |
| Color Name | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Guitar |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (98) |
| Date First Available | February 12, 2016 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.43 ounces |
| Item model number | RVTS-1 |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Nickel |
| Product Dimensions | 3 x 8 x 10 inches |
| Size | Small |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Raw Vintage
- **Color:** Silver
- **Material:** Alloy Steel, Nickel
- **Size:** Small
- **Style:** Vintage

## Images

![RVTS-1 5 Piece Tremolo Spring Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GT3BRwnZL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I buy different length lefthanded trem arms?**
A: This product does not affect your tremolo's ability to use different sized trem arms. These are only springs.

**Q: Are these any different/better/worse/same than the Fender Black ones? $28 vs $ 11**
A: Better !!

**Q: Are these any different/better/worse/same than the Fender Vintage silver ones? are they worth the $$$**
A: I think they made a difference because I can use all 5 springs and they felt like 3  springs ! ___  I have them on 4 of my guitars !!

**Q: Anyone compare these to genuine fender vintage style springs?**
A: These are softer I had to use all 5, but they work smooth. I like these better. I’ve got a 64 RI sunburst/rosewood Strat.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better tone More stability
*by S***Y on September 21, 2023*

These springs were worth the price. The 5 springs have about the same tension as 3 of my old springs. I noticed an improvement in tone. The springs are an important part in the chain of connectivity and have a big effect on tone. 5 instead of 3 is just more of a good thing!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bridge stability is the name of this game
*by C***. on September 15, 2021*

To be honest, I haven’t heard any noticeable difference in tone since installing these in my American HSS Stratocaster (two single coil/two humbucker pickups). However, that’s certainly not what I was after in the first place. Like a lot of folks who own Strats with stock floating bridges, I’ve encountered numerous tuning issues when operating the tremolo. Short of having a Floyd Rose system installed which obviously would have cost beaucoup bucks, I think I’ve tried just about everything in the book in attempting to solve this problem: - Decking the block using the claw and bridge mounting screws, since I only use the tremolo for dives. - Installing block-style bridge string saddles. - Various numbers and configuration of springs. - Modifying bridge plate mounting (example: 2 outside screws tight as pivot points, middle 4 raised slightly for stability). - In-cavity tremolo stabilizers. - Half-loop string wrapping around the machine heads. - Nut and saddle lubrication using Burt’s Bees, a #2 graphite pencil, etc. (always a good idea anyway). I’m probably forgetting some other things, but I’m sure you get the picture. Unfortunately, all of this was in vain, despite jumping through more hoops than a circus animal. The one thing that really helped was to install 5 springs, but using Fender parts that required far too much pressure on the tremolo arm to press it fully down. All that said, after reading many shining reviews about this product on the web, I thought I’d give them a try. Since they apply less force than Fender springs, I was in business and able to install all 5 while still being able to easily bomb the arm. In fact, it actually feels like I only have 3 springs installed. I was even able to release some pressure on the claw, yet the bridge remained fully decked. The difference in the ability to remain in-tune is now like night and day. In my opinion, this is due to these springs applying equal pressure across the entire tremolo block. While not perfect (nothing is), this product provided me with far more bridge stabilization than anything else I’ve tried up to this point, and for a mere 25 bucks. I’m kicking myself for not trying them sooner!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 and Floating
*by A***U on January 9, 2023*

These were a great addition to my 50”s Vintera Strat. I started of with 10’s (old set) and was able to remove the three factory springs and replace with four of the Raw Vintage at pretty much a dead even swap. Much more resonance acoustically and plugged in. A couple of days later I did a full set up with 9’s (down from 10’s) and added the 5th spring. I am very satisfied with the Raw Vintage springs.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Raw Vintage RVTS-1 5 Piece Tremolo Spring Set
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*Last updated: 2026-02-09*