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Post by Stephen on Mar 13, 2019 6:59:25 GMT -7
How many springs do you use on your Stratocaster tremolo?
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Mar 13, 2019 10:04:49 GMT -7
I use three with .009 strings, but I'm really interested in a discussion on how the other options perform, and why?
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Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Mar 13, 2019 10:37:20 GMT -7
Usually 3, but have 2 on my Schecter USA strat and it is buttery smooth. Floats perfectly.
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Post by digs57 on Mar 13, 2019 11:30:36 GMT -7
3 springs on all...2 suhrs are designed to be flush with top but they really needed some heftier strings for my needs.
The new fender player strat is at its best for my needs (bridge/plate) at the approximate 8th of an inch off body...using all eric Johnson 10-50...which can get a little stiff sometimes but man they sound good and straty.
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Post by GT Roger on Mar 13, 2019 12:23:38 GMT -7
I don't use my trem. I haven't had a bar on my Strat in years. I put in 4 springs in, so it's flat to the body, like a hard tail.
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Post by Maddog on Mar 13, 2019 12:47:11 GMT -7
3 springs, completely floating, 10-46 strings
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Post by walt on Mar 13, 2019 17:26:33 GMT -7
My strat is a G&L S-500,3 springs and the Daddario strings that are 9's unwound and 10's wound.I have no problems with tuneing and this is the guitar I use most for lead,bendy stretchy stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2019 17:31:20 GMT -7
3 springs, floating, 9.5-44 strings. Left wrist has been problematic lately. Usually 10-46.
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Mar 13, 2019 17:46:09 GMT -7
3 springs, DR Blues 9-46, floating, Callaham bridge. I do light “bigsby” type trem work - no dive bombing 😏
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Post by wraparound (Steve) on Mar 13, 2019 20:22:03 GMT -7
5 springs, floating, SIT or DR 10-46 pure nickel. Don’t use it a whole bunch but find this setup allows easier string bending as it gives a bit.
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Post by zpilot on Mar 14, 2019 4:22:43 GMT -7
3 springs, spread, bridge plate lightly seated on the guitar surface. Having the plate seated that way when doing double stop faux-steel bends helps to minimize the unbent string going flat.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2019 6:56:09 GMT -7
5 springs decked, no bar and no back cover.
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Post by LT on Mar 14, 2019 7:32:45 GMT -7
5 springs decked, no bar and no back cover. Me too.
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Post by zpilot on Mar 14, 2019 7:56:07 GMT -7
5 springs decked, no bar and no back cover. No back cover. It was a real eye opener when I accidentally discovered that. We don't play at volumes loud enough anymore (most of us at least) for that to be as effective as it once was.
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