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Strings
Username: Strings

Registered: 01-2005
Posted on Monday, November 07, 2005 - 9:51 am:   

I have a golf pro friend who got his ear pierced...his nickname is now "Extra Holes".

Here's an axe for him... there arn't many of these 300s around.
http://www.qksrv.net/click-1802666-10381315?loc=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI .dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D7363695005
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Bobzilla
Username: Bobzilla

Registered: 02-2005
Posted on Monday, November 07, 2005 - 10:18 am:   

It's amazing how many old Ibanezes this was done to. I guess it was all the rage when these guitars were coming out on the market. Personally, I can't stand anything but the simplest bridge set ups. What a pain in the butt these things are. And... completely unecessary.
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Brentm
Username: Brentm

Registered: 03-2005
Posted on Monday, November 07, 2005 - 11:21 am:   

I agree with retrofitting a guitar with a floyd. Really kills the guitar's value.

I will disagree with 'unnecessary'. Yeah, sure it will stay in relatively good tune without a locking system... but boy they sure are fun to play and when used properly, they greatly expand the tonal possibilities of your playing.

I actually don't find them to be a pain. String changes take just about as long as on a standard guitar. Tuning is simple if you understand the system. Anyway....

For shame on the retrofit. I'm sure someone will love it.
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Strings
Username: Strings

Registered: 01-2005
Posted on Monday, November 07, 2005 - 12:06 pm:   

Brent,
I understand pitch changes and vibrato techniques, but how does it help expand tone?
FYI - For once I'm not being sarcastic, rather I am genuinely curious.

PS - One really cool vibrato technique that I have worked hard on over the years is shaking the string on the way down from a string bend...it gives the move a bit of an angry attitude. Demands a bit of the hands though.
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Funkle
Username: Funkle

Registered: 12-2001
Posted on Monday, November 07, 2005 - 2:55 pm:   

I would say that a locking trem changes tone. Whether it is an improvement or not is up to personal preference. Every guitar I've played with a locking trem has sounded edgy and bright - this could be a good thing for some, but for me it's not.

-Sven
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Strings
Username: Strings

Registered: 01-2005
Posted on Monday, November 07, 2005 - 3:50 pm:   

Ok...cuz "Expanded tone" might make me happy, but unexpected "change"...probably not.
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Strings
Username: Strings

Registered: 01-2005
Posted on Monday, November 07, 2005 - 3:54 pm:   

Thanks Sven!
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Bobzilla
Username: Bobzilla

Registered: 02-2005
Posted on Monday, November 07, 2005 - 5:51 pm:   

I could bust a string in the middle of a song, on stage and restring it, before the song is done (if it's early enuff in the song.) I've done it. Obviously, I'd always have other guitars on stage I can grab and play but... I digress...I wouldn't even attempt it with this bridge set up.
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Brentm
Username: Brentm

Registered: 03-2005
Posted on Monday, November 07, 2005 - 9:39 pm:   

Yeah Strings, guitaristically, 'tone' was probably not the best choice of words... How about this..

With a floating tremolo, you can make a lot of cool sounds with your guitar! Better?
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Strings
Username: Strings

Registered: 01-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 9:24 am:   

Got it! Although, I never questioned your expertise Brent...Thanks!!

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