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MattE View Member Profile	Oct 15 2008, 09:38 PM
Oct 15 2008, 09:38 PM	GMC:er Posts: 173 Joined: 16-May 07 From: North Carolina, USA	Would you say that a locking tremolo has more string durability than a hardtail or tune-o-matic? Whenever I attempt to go after those faster alternate picking runs, my Ibanez ARX320 feels very...flimsy, even with new strings installed. Any ideas? my ARX is a tune-o-matic, I use .9-.42 strings, and I use a 1.0mm pick Thanks again! 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	Oct 15 2008, 09:46 PM
Oct 15 2008, 09:46 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Have you tried to maybe get a more thicker gauge set, like 10-46, or hybrid 9-52? 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! :)

Dejan Farkas View Member Profile	Oct 15 2008, 10:06 PM
Oct 15 2008, 10:06 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.035 Joined: 27-November 07 From: Sarajevo, Bosnia	QUOTE (MattE @ Oct 15 2008, 10:38 PM) Would you say that a locking tremolo has more string durability than a hardtail or tune-o-matic? Yes, fixed bridge is not moving and strings are fixed between two spots under same tension, which may cause string snap easier, while floating bridge has springs on one side that decrease a tension a bit, and it can prolong string life 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! -------------------- http://www.myspace.com/dejanfarkas Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Oct 15 2008, 11:45 PM
Oct 15 2008, 11:45 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Maybe you want to change the gauge on that Ibanez to thicker strings...They will definitely have higher tension so won't feel so flimsy. 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! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

MattE View Member Profile	Oct 16 2008, 03:10 AM
Oct 16 2008, 03:10 AM	GMC:er Posts: 173 Joined: 16-May 07 From: North Carolina, USA	Changing the strings was definately my next thing to try :] I actually stopped by my local guitar shop and compared an Ibanez RG to a Fender Japanese Strat, and then the RG to a string through Schecter I didnt have enough time to fully test the three, but it did seem like it was a lot easier to pick the strings Thanks for the input guys! 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	Oct 16 2008, 01:15 PM
Oct 16 2008, 01:15 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	No problem mate, write us about your experiences when you change the strings. Cheers 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! :)

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