Post by cosmo on Nov 2, 2006 18:16:49 GMT -7
With all the tele players here, I thought you might be interested in my experience with the Stetsbar. If you haven't heard of it, go to www.stetsbar.com.
I've had the tele version for several months now, first on my G&L Bluesboy, then on a parts tele with locking tuners and roller nut.
Mounting: You have to install a supplied neck shim to kick the angle back and compensate for the tune-o-matic bridge height--the change is not really noticeable to me. After that, it takes just a few minutes to install--a little bit of fiddling required, but if I can do it, it must be really easy. It fits both of my guitars perfectly with no mods at all.
Tuning: Initial setup takes a few minutes because it's a floating trem, so tightening one string loosens the others, if you know what I mean. But once up to tune and with some lube on the usual places (bridge, string tree, etc.) it stays in tune really well.
Performance: Here's where it gets good. It will go up a major third, down a major third, depending on which string of course. It's VERY smooth and VERY sensitive--takes some getting used to after my strats. But a whole lot of sonic color is available with the Stetsbar. Like pedal steel effects--I'm no country player, but if you are, you could make it really sing. It seems to increase sustain AND retain the T-tone.
Seems robust enough--I haven't played it live yet, but I plan to take it to the jams this weekend.
Anyway, that's my story. So far, so good, and if you're looking to add a trem to your tele, it's a really good (if a little pricey) option.
I hope this info helps somebody.
I've had the tele version for several months now, first on my G&L Bluesboy, then on a parts tele with locking tuners and roller nut.
Mounting: You have to install a supplied neck shim to kick the angle back and compensate for the tune-o-matic bridge height--the change is not really noticeable to me. After that, it takes just a few minutes to install--a little bit of fiddling required, but if I can do it, it must be really easy. It fits both of my guitars perfectly with no mods at all.
Tuning: Initial setup takes a few minutes because it's a floating trem, so tightening one string loosens the others, if you know what I mean. But once up to tune and with some lube on the usual places (bridge, string tree, etc.) it stays in tune really well.
Performance: Here's where it gets good. It will go up a major third, down a major third, depending on which string of course. It's VERY smooth and VERY sensitive--takes some getting used to after my strats. But a whole lot of sonic color is available with the Stetsbar. Like pedal steel effects--I'm no country player, but if you are, you could make it really sing. It seems to increase sustain AND retain the T-tone.
Seems robust enough--I haven't played it live yet, but I plan to take it to the jams this weekend.
Anyway, that's my story. So far, so good, and if you're looking to add a trem to your tele, it's a really good (if a little pricey) option.
I hope this info helps somebody.