10 years ago. Curious to see what you all prefer...I'm not normally a vibrato bar user and get most of my vibrato from my fingers...Some of my strats float about 1/8" off the body,but the others are on the body... Re: Strat Guys....Bridge...Floating Or Decked? check out the FAQ by clicking the A floating bridge is a term that refers to a guitar bridge that is raised up and not flush against the body of the guitar. If you’re a Strat player who doesn’t find much utility in the trem system, you might consider doing this too. Tune the guitar. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. People used to play my Stratocaster and say "God. At this point, we’re just roughing in the spring tension—we’ll come back and fine-tune it in a moment. This holds true for every step of a setup, including adjusting a truss rod, setting saddle height, and intonating the strings. I've seen a bridge set up like this on purpose by a professional musician, but it's certainly outside the norm. First Look: Hughes & Kettner Spirit Nano Series. Evaluating the guitar. "They can kill you, but the legalities of eating you are a little dicier." It’s crucial to know the intended tuning and string gauges before you set up a Strat. However, a Fender Stratcaster bridge that floats too much can damage the bridge, as well as put too much tension on the neck, … It depends on how tight the springs are and how many you have on there. The front of the bridge is flush with the body so if it's parallel there will be no upward travel. There is no correct way. Floating 40 vote(s) 48.2% Flush … reply #4. In fact, my main players don't even have a tremolo on them (just realized that.. ha). Hard - Give the claw screws a turn or two to tighten them up. In this video Dave discusses options for how to set up a traditional/vintage 6-screw tremolo system. On a blade-style bridge base plate, you will go through the process of re-tuning. This Strat had spent some time on the road, but it was in good shape. Adjusting a floating trem. the bridge of my guitar is not flush with the body it is sticking up every time i try to tune my guitar how can i fix this. I recently bought a new American Fender Stratocaster and after playing it for about a week I noticed that the tremolo bridge was floating - and I want it flush (I DONT USE THE TREMOLO BAR). I didn't change the string gauge but maybe I should've stretched them out a bit first. Based on this, I recommended he allow me to lock his tremolo down—or “deck” it against the body. I didn't change the string gauge but maybe I should've strecthed them out a bit first. */, Copyright ©2020. There is definitely a tone in that. All Rights Reserved After the bridge is floating properly, you will probably notice that the string action has raised slightly. John also authored PG’s Guitar Shop 101 column, hosted several PG DIY videos, and is an authorized warranty technician trainer for Taylor Guitars. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. tone forum. This tweak isn’t for everyone—many Strat players feel the trem provides much of the guitar’s magic. (I explain that process in the DIY video “How to Float a Strat Trem.”). Strat Trem: Floating or Flush. I mean if one uses thicker strings is keeping the tremolo string parallel to each other or keeping them in "V" shape is better? They are here to help. Floating Strat bridges do have tuning and stability issues, but if they are of good quality and adjusted correctly they can sound great. Floating bridges were first introduced on archtop guitars way back in the 1920s. Terms Of Use. The back edge of the bridge comes up, and the strings pull the bridge off of the body. A floating tremolo means that the bridge is balanced between the tension of the strings, and the tension of the bridge springs. TDPRI, short for Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, is the leading online community and marketplace for Telecaster guitars. Talk with your fellow tone freaks on the web's liveliest (and friendliest!) It is only what works for you. His best seller, Guitar Setup, Maintenance & Repair, is a hands-on guide with a forward by Bob Taylor. The annual Supporting Member Giveaway is on. The advantage here, aside from it only taking a couple minutes, is that since the bridge isn't floating compound bends will be in tune, and attack/sustain will be more like a fixed bridge. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. If the tuning advantages outweigh losing whammy capability, great. Just because two sets have the same high E doesn't necessarily mean that the rest of them are the same gauge. Thanks so much for that man. Strat-Talk.com is an independent, member supported forum and is not affiliated with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Hooked: Kenny Wayne Shepherd on Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)", 4. I don't use thing thing at all either, so it might as well be locked down. Hi all. It had a vintage-style, six-screw bridge—not the two-post design of modern Strats. Is it a problem? Main Stratocaster Guitar Discussion Forum, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by rocksteady Max, Apr 29, 2008. John LeVan has written five guitar repair books published by Mel Bay. select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. I noticed there were only two springs holding the tremolo to the claw, which explained why the bridge was tilting forward so much (Photo 2). It's a personal choice thing. ). I don't think you necessarily lose subtle trem action when the trem is flush. Decking the trem allows for the bridge to only be pushed down. The first step is to remove the cover plate on the back so you can access the claw and trem springs. Stringfellow. But there are also those who play a Strat because they love its pickups, scale length, weight, and feel, but prefer the stability of having its bridge locked down tight against the body. Messages: 2,227. By apl in forum Free Ads for Music/Recording Equipment, By guitarhero32 in forum Guitars and Basses, Recording with tablets & smartphones (iOS & Android). Will this bridge fit my Mexican Strat body? But I will certainly not make the claim that they stay in tune better that way. /* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.
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