Ibanez Tremolo System

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Yeah, Ibanez's trem lineage is pretty confusing. You'll get differing opinions about which trem is "best" but I'll try to start with some generalities. First rule of thumb is that the best trems are the ones without a number in their names (e.g. an Edge Zero II is NOT better than and Edge Zero).

Here's a general breakdown of the double locking tremolos:

High-end trems (all of these are rock solid):

• Edge (a.k.a. Original Edge or OE)
• Lo-Pro Edge (LPE)
• Edge Pro (EP)
• Edge Zero (EZ)
• ZR/ ZR2 (stands for Zero Resistance, but are referred to only by the initials)

Mid-grade trems (these are all quite capable, but a notch below the best):

• Edge Zero II (EZ2)
• Edge Pro II (EP2)
• Lo-TRS

Low-end trems (these are generally fine at least when new, but suffer from cheap materials which compromise their longevity):

• Edge III (E3)
• Standard DL tremolo
• Lo-TRS 2

This list is not exhaustive, but that covers the majority of what you'll find.

Among the high-end trems, each one has its differences and its adherents who will tell you it's the best. The truth is that ALL of them are very good and among the best FR-style trems you'll find anywhere.

The Edge was Ibanez first modern FR trem introduced in '86. The LPE is a low-profile version of the Edge, as its name suggests, which came along around '91. The Edge Pro was introduced in '03 as a replacement to the OE & LPE; it has a low-profile design similar to the LPE. The EP was created at least partially to avoid licensing Floyd Rose patents, but that goal was not really achieved. The OE/LPE returned around 2010 and the EP was soon retired. The only real weakness of the EP is that it didn't come with the locking posts of the OE/LPE, although those can be added as an aftermarket upgrade.

The Edge Zero came out in '08. Its major innovation is a "Zero Point System" which is meant to help maintain tuning stability. The ZR also uses the ZPS technology, but differs from the other FR trems in that it pivots on ball bearings rather than a knife edge.

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