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Jan 6 2010, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE (earman @ Jan 6 2010, 04:40 AM)  I was thinking maybe the tremolo system could affect it. Yes, for the floating kinds when you bend a string you pull the tremolo upwards from the increased tension of that string. Affecting the others strings to sit looser. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Jan 6 2010, 09:19 PM
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QUOTE (Ivan Zecic @ Jan 6 2010, 03:06 PM) That's completely normal, you can even hear that on fixed bridges if you have an excellent ear. Real guitar masters deal with it by bending the flattened string just a bit, so it stays PRETTY MUCH in tune, but if you don't want to mess around with that, just get a tremol-no, or simply block your tremolo. (the first option is way better) Tremol-no for the win. 
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Jan 7 2010, 12:41 AM
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I'm using an '08 American Strat. Everything's stock on it.
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Jan 7 2010, 12:43 AM
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Tremol-no is a good solution to the problem, and if you have a vintage tremolo, you can buy some extra springs (although in most cases 3 will do), and tighten up the screws at the back, so that the bridge is now resting on the body. Increase tension for as much as you can until the other strings won't flatten when you bend. It will also improve sustain a bit, since the vibrations will be better transferred from bridge to body. I have 5 springs and the tension is just right for a whole step bend, after that, the bridge starts to raise (just a bit).
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Jan 7 2010, 07:00 AM
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earman,
you have to go to this site! http://joe.emenaker.com/TremStabilizers/ This is not a new problem but it seems that many guitarist don't know of the possible solutions. You can keep your floating tremorlo system! This type of tremolo stabilizer is what steve Vai uses, so you know it works! I have installed the ESP version on my 09 strat for the very reason you stated. I could not bend and keep other stings in tune. From what I've read the ESP version is better made than the HIP-SHot one and it transfers tone better. I can say I put this in and I love it! Now I have NO problem and my bridge is set to float! Tremlo-no will lock your tem in place... which may or may not be what you want? I didn't want to lock it down...and this system works. So take a look and if you have questions just PM me, or post the questions 
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So the shop I bought it from suggested I just drill a new hole 
so I just left it empty. Here is a video that addresses the issues with the floating bridge...|
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Jan 7 2010, 05:21 PM
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QUOTE (twist @ Jan 7 2010, 01:36 PM) I would hurt me if i had to drill holes in my guitar, so the best solutions seems to be a trmol-no. I am currently looking around where i can buy them here in germany.  Have you searched on ebay? -------------------- Youtube
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Jan 7 2010, 05:31 PM
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I've installed the Hipshot for a few people and have to say that they're a great little unit!!!
I hadn't heard of the ESP one before, I'll be sure and check it out!! Thanks for the H/up!!! biggrin.gif Jones, Glad I could help... I have to say I love this device! Really, I recommend it to any one who needs help with their floating bridge, it really works as advertised! This link, http://joe.emenaker.com/TremStabilizers/ he guy seems to have worked with a few different ones and compares them... definitely worth a look!
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Jan 7 2010, 06:24 PM
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QUOTE (Hammerhead @ Jan 7 2010, 04:31 PM) Jones, Glad I could help... I have to say I love this device! Really, I recommend it to any one who needs help with their floating bridge, it really works as advertised! This link, http://joe.emenaker.com/TremStabilizers/ he guy seems to have worked with a few different ones and compares them... definitely worth a look! Very interesting reading!! Thanks for that link!!! Next time I'm asked to install one I'll try to get them to go for the ESP or the Goldo!!! 
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Jan 7 2010, 08:26 PM
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QUOTE (Hammerhead @ Jan 7 2010, 05:31 PM) I've installed the Hipshot for a few people and have to say that they're a great little unit!!! I hadn't heard of the ESP one before, I'll be sure and check it out!! Thanks for the H/up!!! biggrin.gif Jones, Glad I could help... I have to say I love this device! Really, I recommend it to any one who needs help with their floating bridge, it really works as advertised! This link, http://joe.emenaker.com/TremStabilizers/ he guy seems to have worked with a few different ones and compares them... definitely worth a look! Would you realy rely on those things with a lot of plastic parts? Like Tremsetterand Ibanez Backstop. -------------------- rivers just happen
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) , so if you have friends or others who can look elsewhere it may pay off for you 
The slight on Hipshot maybe that they have plastic parts, but reviews will tell you that they do work. For me I like the all metal, bullet proof look, and feel, of the ESP trem stabilizer. For me it's less invasive, and I was able to find it for less...
 
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