At first glance the Glendale “Chimemaster” appears to be something that predates the original 1954 tremolo/vibrato system, however, at second glance it’s very much a new breakthrough, where old meets new and the old is the new. Machined from a solid block of stainless steel, this plate was not bent or formed. The combination of stainless steel top plate, brass saddle set, and brass block makes for one of the most beautiful chiming tones you will ever hear. The plate was made a little thinner than a stock S-style top plate. The thinner plate and flat bottom will insure more contact with the block giving more acoustical sustain and much better tone. The Chimemaster is available directly from Glendale Guitars. Credit: Glendale.