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Just Got Home From Guitar Center - Played A Bunch Of Fixed Bridge Guitars, Am I being too picky?

Praetorian View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 02:30 AM
May 20 2009, 02:30 AM	Learning Apprentice Player & Challenge Star Posts: 1.995 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Albany NY USA	Ok, I decided to try a bunch of different fixed bridge guitars since I never use the trems on the guitars I have. I tried a Schecter C-1 Hellraiser, a C-1 Classic, an Epi Les Paul (2 of them), an SG etc, etc. I found that the bridges on all these guitars were quite uncomfortable. The saddle came to a sharp point at the top and was digging into my palm when trying to palm mute...and some of the guitars it was a problem when playing any notes. It may be the way I play...but it was definitely annoying! There was ONE guitar that had a smoother fixed bridge...and it was a $2,300 PRS! Are there fixed bridge guitars out there that don't have this style saddle? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ben ___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1

g-forcelover View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 02:39 AM
May 20 2009, 02:39 AM	GMC:er Posts: 630 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Wilmington	try a bc rich mockingbird special such a comferable guitar, and amazing for palm-muting You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- i tripped and broke my guitar's neck. :(

lcsdds View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 02:40 AM
May 20 2009, 02:40 AM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 2.054 Joined: 2-September 08	Praetorian....why do you want a fixed bridge guitar again? I have found the same issue with fixed bridge guitars.....but I have never really played them that much. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

fkalich View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 02:51 AM
May 20 2009, 02:51 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.789 Joined: 12-February 07 From: People's Republic of Lawrence Kansas	QUOTE (Praetorian @ May 19 2009, 08:30 PM) Ok, I decided to try a bunch of different fixed bridge guitars since I never use the trems on the guitars I have. I tried a Schecter C-1 Hellraiser, a C-1 Classic, an Epi Les Paul (2 of them), an SG etc, etc. I found that the bridges on all these guitars were quite uncomfortable. The saddle came to a sharp point at the top and was digging into my palm when trying to palm mute...and some of the guitars it was a problem when playing any notes. It may be the way I play...but it was definitely annoying! There was ONE guitar that had a smoother fixed bridge...and it was a $2,300 PRS! Are there fixed bridge guitars out there that don't have this style saddle? You really should not give too much weight to your immediate impression. Often things grow on you if you give them a chance. And then sometimes they become your favorite. Regarding the sharp point, if you used that, you would just adjust to it in a short time I expect, and you might like it then. Personally I really like the Gibson bridge. Also the body of the guitar will change things. For example the SG has the body undercut closer to the bridge than say a Les Paul, and the shape of the body is different, so your hand placement is naturally different. I really would not worry about the digging in, you would just adjust, 50 godzillion gibson players manage just fine with that bridge. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Praetorian View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 02:57 AM
May 20 2009, 02:57 AM	Learning Apprentice Player & Challenge Star Posts: 1.995 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Albany NY USA	QUOTE (lcsdds @ May 19 2009, 09:40 PM) Praetorian....why do you want a fixed bridge guitar again? Not sure what you mean...I have never owned a fixed bridge guitar before. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ben ___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1

lcsdds View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 02:59 AM
May 20 2009, 02:59 AM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 2.054 Joined: 2-September 08	QUOTE (Praetorian @ May 20 2009, 02:57 AM) Not sure what you mean...I have never owned a fixed bridge guitar before. Tell me AGAIN.....why do you want a fixed bridge guitar? Hard to express yourself in text sometimes. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

JVM View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 02:59 AM
May 20 2009, 02:59 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC	I agree with fkalich. You can get used to anything. When I first played a strat, I was used to having two humbuckers, and with the addition of the middle pickup, I found it hard to play without digging into that pickup. I got used to it, and now it's my favorite guitar (except, incidentally, for the fact that it's got a tremolo ). In other words, don't let your accustomed ways prevent you from trying and adjusting to new styles that might end up being more comfortable, or whatever else in the end. Also, you could always try blocking off the bridge to create a pseudo hardtail. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.

UncleSkillet View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 03:10 AM
May 20 2009, 03:10 AM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 1.525 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Cincinnati, Ohio	Hi Praetorian, I have been hanging out at the same store for several weeks trying to find a new axe myself. From everything I have played so far the Ernie Ball "John Petrucci" is buy far the best of both worlds. It really feels great and stays in tune no matter what you do to it! You can get one for about the same price as the PRS but it is more versatile in my opinion. I played the PRS also by the way. This is just a suggestion because I still have a few others I want to try before I purchase something and my wife complains and leaves me. Just kidding about the wife thing of course. Hope you find what you want. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "Think of a guitar solo as a paragraph. You need a clear beginning, a middle, and an end. Look at musical phrases like sentences, and make sure you break them up using punctuation—or space. You pause naturally when conversing, right? If you don't, you'll bore the listener. The same thing will happen with your audience if your solo is one dimensional. You'll wear them out and lose their attention." —Tom Principato

lcsdds View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 03:14 AM
May 20 2009, 03:14 AM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 2.054 Joined: 2-September 08	Praetorian just a couple of suggestions. If you really don't want a trem then a fixed bridge is the way to go. If you are just having tuning issues then I would reccomend an Ibanez S-series guitar. The ZR trem is killer and holds it tuning VERY well. It is also easy to set up and adjust. The Ibanez SV5470 has a syncroniZR trem. It has a mechanism on it to where it can be adjusted to "dive only" mode.....essentially a blocked trem. PM Andy Veil (wrk) about it. He has one....you've probably seen it on his videos. Just a few suggestions if the only reason you are looking for a fixed bridge is because of the Hassle factor. Maybe you don't use the trem and it doesn't matter to you. I didn't use the trem for YEARS because of the "hassle factor".....since I found the ZR trem it has become a hue part of my style and I couldn't not have a trem equipped guitar. Good luck on finding something you like. I know that Schecter has just come out with an LP style fixed bridge as well.....Solo6 I believe. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Praetorian View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 03:28 AM
May 20 2009, 03:28 AM	Learning Apprentice Player & Challenge Star Posts: 1.995 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Albany NY USA	Thanks for the input guys! I am looking for a fixed bridge for a metal guitar since I never use the trem on my Ibanez. Besides that, I love my Ibanez! I don't want to sell it because I do enjoy playing it...but hate the pain in the butt that is the bridge. I would like to hang onto it though in case in the future I decide to try using a trem. Right now, I want a guitar that I can change tunings on without worrying about the bridge. Edit: I have a Tremel-No installed on the Ibanez and it does work ok...but I would still like the added sustain of a fixed bridge with string through body design! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Praetorian: May 20 2009, 03:30 AM -------------------- Ben ___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 03:30 AM
May 20 2009, 03:30 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	Man up and get accustomed to those fixed bridges^^ You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

lcsdds View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 04:11 AM
May 20 2009, 04:11 AM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 2.054 Joined: 2-September 08	QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ May 20 2009, 03:30 AM) Man up and get accustomed to those fixed bridges^^ You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Mister_Riff View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 07:17 AM
May 20 2009, 07:17 AM	GMC:er Posts: 48 Joined: 18-May 09 From: Belgium	There are many fixed bridges that don't have that "pointy system" Just to name a few: An Ibanez RGA A PRS SE custom 22 A telecaster An Ibanez RGT6EXFX Much luck picking out a new guitar You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Mister_Riff: May 20 2009, 07:19 AM -------------------- Guitars: Ibanez RG 1570 Ibanez RGA 121 CDO Amps: ENGL Ritchie Blackmore/Framus Cabinet (V30's) simple practise amp epiphone valve junior Effects: Line 6 POD 2.0 lot's of pedals TC Electronics G Major 2 Recording and such: BOSS BR-600 BOSS DR-880 Digitech JamMan

kaznie_NL View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 08:02 AM
May 20 2009, 08:02 AM	Experienced Tone Seeker Posts: 4.809 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Hedel, Netherlands	Why don't you put a tremol-no in your guitar? Then you have your good bridge, and no tremelo problems! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My YouTube Channel Here My Rec Takes Here --- GEAR --- Ibanez SA08LTD2 BAR Vox AD50VT Pod Farm Line 6 Pod Studio GX El Cheapo Strat Dunlop Slide Korg Toneworks AX5G

audiopaal View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 08:28 AM
May 20 2009, 08:28 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	I'm the complete opposite, I find that non-fixed bridge guitars are more uncomfortable My Gibson and Nik Huber guitars are very comfortable to play in my opinion, but each to his own I guess Hope you find one you like though, that's not a 2300$ PRS You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

MickeM View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 08:41 AM
May 20 2009, 08:41 AM	Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden	I think you just have to get used to the fixed bridge, being used to the Ibanez Edge that may take more time that what you spend with a guitar in the music shop. If I twist the reasoning - Maybe it's not the guitar that's uncomfortable, maybe it's your technique that needs to adjust. It's not the guitar it's you You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My bands homepage All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello

sted View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 08:42 AM
May 20 2009, 08:42 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 1.758 Joined: 13-April 08 From: Merseyside, UK	I think the bridges you are referring to are the tune-o-matic types which are great bridges for tuning stability and easy re-stringing. I dont know what guitars you prefer but anything with a buzz feiten tuning system is worth a look mate. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 11:01 AM
May 20 2009, 11:01 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I would say like people before me - just take your time to adapt to a new bridge situation. I know the choice is tough, specially if you are giving it for a new guitar that you have to spend some time with, you don't want it to have any flaws from the start. But with every guitar it's the same - you just have to play it around a year to really get used to it completely. After that these problems will actually become what you will require in order to play good You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Praetorian View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 04:03 PM
May 20 2009, 04:03 PM	Learning Apprentice Player & Challenge Star Posts: 1.995 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Albany NY USA	QUOTE (Mister_Riff @ May 20 2009, 02:17 AM) There are many fixed bridges that don't have that "pointy system" Just to name a few: An Ibanez RGA A PRS SE custom 22 A telecaster An Ibanez RGT6EXFX Much luck picking out a new guitar Thanks for that input!!! That Ibanez RGT6EXFX looks to be EXACTLY what I am looking for!!!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ben ___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1

Sensible Jones View Member Profile	May 20 2009, 04:18 PM
May 20 2009, 04:18 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7.277 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK.	QUOTE (Praetorian @ May 20 2009, 04:03 PM) Thanks for that input!!! That Ibanez RGT6EXFX looks to be EXACTLY what I am looking for!!!!! Why not just go for a Hardtail Strat? (Or maybe a Tele?) It seems that your 'comfort' problem is with anything with a 'Tune-o-matic' style Bridge and the sharp pointy bits are the saddles. With a Hardtail Strat you obviously won't encounter the same problems! Plus they come in just about any Pickups configuration you can think of!!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!

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