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Strat Tremolo Bridge

How many times do you change clothes in the course of a day? Two? Three? Four? I tried this on myself recently. Upon waking up, I slip on my robe and flannel sleep pants - that's one. After a morning shower I put on whatever clothes will be appropriate for the day, whether it's going out for meetings or staying in front of the computer all day - that's two. As the day winds down I may shift into "yard work" mode, or go for a walk or do some form of exercise, requiring another change - that's three.

Then before dinner, another quick change into something comfortable for the evening, usually involving sweat pants and a pull over - that's four. Throw in a night out for dinner and you get one more change - that's five! Changing clothes five times in the course of one day may, on the surface, seem a bit excessive - but the truth is, each set of attire serves a specific and distinct purpose. You wouldn't wear your robe and flannels to a business meeting; and your business meeting outfit might not be the top choice for lounging around the house in the evening.

An electric guitar is much the same. It has the ability to "change clothes" by use of a selector switch. And like the above example, each change - or setting - can serve a specific and distinct tonal purpose.

In order to understand the tonal choices available with a Pickup Selector Switch on an electric guitar, it is first necessary to understand how the switch works and why.

The pickup selector switch is connected to the guitar pickups, and gives the guitar player the ability to choose various combinations of pickups at any given time. Each combination of pickups produces a different tone that the guitarist may want to use for the particular song they are playing.

Although there are many numerous types of selector pickup selector switches on a wide variety of electric guitars, a good understanding of the subject can be gained by taking a closer look at two of the most common guitar models on the market. These are the Gibson Les Paul and the Fender Stratocaster. Each of these two legendary guitar models has its own legion of loyal supporters who espouse the merits of one over the other Many guitarists see the tonal importance of each and insist on having both available for any situation. . In addition, there are countless guitar manufacturers that produce guitars that emulate one or another of these two famous models.

The differences between the Strat and the Les Paul are many, and literally the topic for another discussion, so let's just take a look at the differences in pickup selector switches between the two.

The standard "Les Paul" type guitar typically is built with a two "humbucker" pickups configuration. In this setup there is a "neck" pickup, and a "bridge" pickup. A neck pickup is, as the name implies, the pickup that is located closest to the neck or Fret Board of the guitar. The neck pickup produces a "darker" of "full bodied" tone. The bridge pickup is, also as the name implies, the pickup that is located closest to the bridge of the guitar, and produces a "brighter" or "thinner" tone. The selector switch on a Les Paul style guitar is normally a three position or "three way" switch. The three combinations of pickup selections available with the three way switch are as follows:

Position 1 - Activates only the neck pickup

Position 2 - Activates only the bridge pickup

Position 3 - This middle switch position activates a combination of the two pickups

The standard "Strat" style guitar is typically built with a three "single coil" pickups configuration.

In this setup there is also a neck pickup and a bridge pickup, but there is also a middle pickup as well.

The selector switch on a Strat Style Guitar is normally a five position or "five way" switch. The combinations of pickup selections available with the five way switch are as follows:

Position 1 - The switch in the most downward position activates the bridge pickup only

Position 2 - The next position activates a combination of the bridge and middle pickups

Position 3 - This middle position activates only the middle pickup by itself

Position 4 - This position activates a combination of the neck and middle pickups

Position 5 - This position activates the neck pickup only

A neat trick on the Strat style pickup selector switch is to place the switch in the "in between" position. It's a little tricky to find, but by wedging the switch "in between" either positions 1 and 2, or positions 4 and 5 - you can get an additional couple of "out of phase" tones. This is a technique made famous by Jimi Hendrix and, in essence, turns a five way switch into a seven way selector!

Whether playing a Les Paul style, Strat style, or one of the many other numerous models on the market - the pickup selector switch gives the guitarist the ability to, tonally, "change clothes" on the fly. Which selector position should you use? It depends. It's really a matter of personal interpretation. Different songs call for different tones, and many times you will use different combinations of pickups within the same song. The key is to play around with all of the tones you have available and find whatever works best for you.

Some players get caught in a rut and get comfortable keeping the pickup selector in the same position all the time. Don't let that be you. Always keep in mind the tonal "change of clothes" you have available to you at the flip of a switch, and keep your playing fresh and interesting by "slipping into something more comfortable", or getting "all dressed up", whenever the mood strikes!

Keith Dean is founder of AdultGuitarLessons.com and a 30 veteran of stage and studio. He toured extensively as a road musician throughout the US and Europe, was a former lead guitarist for Jason Aldean, and has shared stages with Little Big Town, Wild Rose, Winger, Confederate Railroad and more. He is a published songwriter, owned and operated a successful music store, and has instructed numerous students in guitar. http://www.adultguitarlessons.com

PRS vs. Squier guitar tuning?

I am thinking of getting a PRS SE Singlecut guitar, but I can't decide whether to get the tremolo bridge or stop tailpiece with no tremolo (same price).

The trem on the PRS is much better and due to the fact that is is narrower, it travels less and responds better. If you want the guitar to stay in tune, you need a good locking mechanism on the fingerboard nut for one thing.
Also, do not remove any springs to make the trem softer. Three springs is the minimum. The trem on the PRS is much better than the squier although, the squier should stay in tune technically. The problem lies in the cheap quality of springs which extend and don't spring back completely.

Warmoth Strat Build (part 24)

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Fender Stratocaster Mim

Guitar players..................?

Do you name your guitars?
I have a MIM Stratocaster named "Cinderella"(profile pic). I was gonna name her "Cortana" but changed my mind. Also an Epiphone LP Black Beauty named "Mallory", named after a character in Natural Born Killers.
And a Fender Jazz Bass named "Celeste".
Do you have a name for your guitars?
You guys are cool, I thought I was the only one who did that.

Yes, I've applied names to all six guitars and the one dulcimer. They are:

LG-3 Gibson parlor acoustic: Sheila
J-45/50 Gibson acoustic: Jezebel
Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Nashville: Blossom
Gianninni classic acoustic: Gina
Yamaha folk: Yahztee
HD-35 Martin acoustic: Missy

The dulcimer? Dumbo

My Fender Stratocaster (Mexico) with Tex-Mex pickups

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Stratocaster Neck Plate

Setting the intonation on a guitar makes sure that the notes higher up the fretboard, towards the body are in tune. If you have tuned the guitar correctly, but notes played on the upper frets are out of tune, or if you find that chords played in the first position are in tune, but when the same chords played as barre chords further up the neck, they are "out", chances are you need to set your intonation.

The Theory

The pitch of a vibrating string is determined by its length, diameter, mass and tension. When you fret a note you are effectively reducing the length of the string (scale) - thus raising it's pitch. Unfortunately, when you push the string down to the fret, it is also stretched - which raises the tension and sharpens the note slightly. This effect increases as you fret closer to the bridge (as shorter scale lengths are more sensitive to variations in tension). To compensate for this, the scale length is increased by moving the saddle further away from the nut.

Checking the intonation

Before you do anything, make sure your strings are in good condition - strings cause more intonation problems than anything else, so ideally fit a new set before checking the intonation. Also make sure the guitar is properly in tune, as different tunings need different intonation settings.

Now check the intonation of each string separately by playing the note on the 12th fret (one octave above the open string), then compare it to either the 12th fret harmonic (the same note) or the open string (an octave lower). A digital tuner is likely more accurate than your ear, so use one if you have it.

If both notes have exactly the same pitch, the intonation is correct. If the pitch of the fretted note is sharper of the two notes, the guitars saddle should be moved away from the nut, if the fretted note is flatter, the saddle must be moved towards the nut.

Adjusting the intonation

Acoustic guitars - do not allow adjustment of the scale length - although most steel-string saddles are angled to improve intonation. If an adjustment is necessary, it may be possible to compensate by re-shaping the top of the saddle. If this is the case, you should probably take the guitar to a luthier.

Arch-top guitars - often have a floating bridge which can be moved freely backwards and forwards, held down only, by the pressure of the strings. These will usually need to be angled slightly towards the nut on the treble side of the bridge.

Floating bridges - Set the treble E string first. Push and hold the bar down, loosen the Allen bolt at the very front of the saddle, Move the saddle in the desired direction and tighten the bolt. Release the bar and retune (i.e. loosen the lock nut, retune all the strings, and tighten the locks again). Check the intonation again and repeat. Then move to the second saddle and repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.

Gibson style "Tune-O-Matic" bridges - Each string sits on a small metal insert that acts as it's own saddle. These can be moved backwards and forwards individually by means of small screws located at the back of the bridge. It makes no difference which string you do first. Just remember to retune between each and every adjustment.

"Strat" style bridges - Small screws mounted at the back of base plate control the position of the saddle for each string. It makes no difference which string you do first. Just remember to retune between each and every adjustment.

"Telecaster" style bridges (with only three saddles) - These allow the strings to be adjusted in pairs, the intonation settings are always a compromise. Consider upgrading the bridge to one which has six separate saddles. The setting method for these is the same as for a "Strat" style bridge.

General Points

The theory and method of adjustment is the same for basses as for guitars. Retune between each and every adjustment. By moving the saddle you change the pitch and tension of the entire string - and this will affect the intonation readings. If you change gauge of strings, or change to an altered tuning, your intonation will probably need adjustment. Sometimes, a different type or make of string will change the intonation so it needs readjusting. This is due to different compounds having different masses and tensions.

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HELP with Identify ELECTRIC GUITAR?

Hi,
I have a guitar that I cannot find anything on? I want to know the maker and possible year it was made. HERE SI LINK TO PICS

I believe this guitar is a Bently Series 10, likely from the 1980s. There isn't a lot of info available about these, but from what I can figure they were budget copies of Strats, Teles and Les Pauls. I think Bently a line used by St. Louis Music, who also owns Crate, Alvarez, etc, so I bet they were sold out of the Mall based music stores that were around in the 80s. I don't think SLM currently uses the brand anymore.

Custom built Mahogany Strat

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Strat Pots

How do you change the wires to the output jack in a strat?

i bought a whole new pickguard with pickups and all and now all that is lefty is to connect it to the output jack.. but i need to replace the wire that connects from the volume pot, to the output jack...

yea its called coaxial wire, try radio shack these guys sell a shielded version, but the shipping will kill ya. http://www.guitarpartsusa.com/item--Guitar-Pickup-Lead-Wire-Shielded--PROD415

Make a Blender Pot for Strat, P1: Explanation

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Strat 500K Harness- CTS Pots, CRL Switch, Orange Drop!    US $54.95

Fender CUSTOM SHOP Reissue Strat PICKGUARD w/ POTS!    US $9.95

Vintage 62 RI USA Fender Stratocaster Strat POTS SWITCH    US $13.00

NEW FENDER STRAT or TELE 500K Mini Pot Tone or Volume    US $2.97

BLACK PICKGUARD w/ PICKUPS POTS HSS STRAT ASSEMBLY SSH    US $33.97

2010 Fender Stratocaster Strat CTS POTS 5 SWITCH    US $.99

250K Guitar Pot for Fender & Gibson Strat Potentiometer    US $1.00

FENDER 250K Split Shaft Potentiometer POT Strat Tele ~~    US $4.97

3 x CTS USA Full Size 250K Audio Pot Strat $0 US Ship!    US $18.49

CTS USA Full Size 250K Linear Pot Strat Tele $0 US Ship    US $7.59

3 x CTS USA Vintage Can 250K Audio Pot Strat $0 US S/H    US $18.49

CTS USA Vintage Can 250K A Pot Strat Tele $0 US Ship    US $7.59

Vintage 60s RI Fender Stratocaster Strat POTS 5 SWITCH    US $35.99

USA Fender HSS Strat S1 DELUXE POTS SWITCH & Coil Tap    US $107.99

Vintage 50s RI Fender Stratocaster Strat POTS 5 SWITCH    US $44.99

Fender TBX Tone Control Eric Clapton Strat Pot and Knob    US $15.00

Fender Strat DELUXE POTS 5 WAY SWITCH Push Pull Guitar    US $71.99

CTS USA Full Size 250K Audio Pot Strat Tele $0 US Ship!    US $7.59

USA Fender Strat S1 DELUXE POTS 5 WAY SWITCH S-1 Guitar    US $89.99

Fender HSS Strat LOADED PICKGUARD PICKUPS KNOBS & POTS    US $125.99

WD Strat Pickguard, 1 Humbucker, Pot Hole - 3-PLY GOLD    US $39.99

3 x CTS USA Full Size 250K Audio Pot Strat $0 US Ship!    US $18.49

Fender Strat Stratocaster Pots / Switch Assembly    US $15.00

SQUIER FENDER STRAT PICKGUARD + POTS + 5 WAY SWITCH    US $21.24

Fender Strat Guitar 250k No Load Pot Potentiometer    US $9.99

4,Full size A 250K Potentiometer Pots for Fender Strat    US $11.99

Fender S-1 Switch Pot Strat Potentiometer 250k NEW    US $20.99

4,Full size A 500K Potentiometer Pots for Fender Strat    US $11.99

Wire Harness Volume Tone Pots for Fender Strat pickups    US $17.95

4,Full size A 500K Potentiometer Pots for Fender Strat    US $11.99

Fender TBX Tone Control Eric Clapton Strat Pot and Knob    US $15.00

1954 ORIGINAL Fender Strat Vintage Pot & 3 Way Wire    US $560.00

3 CTS 250K POTS POTENTIOMETERS .250" bushing STRAT TELE    US $12.75

3 CTS 250K POTS POTENTIOMETERS .250" bushing STRAT TELE    US $12.75

3 CTS 250K POTS POTENTIOMETERS .250" bushing STRAT TELE    US $12.75

3 CTS 250K POTS POTENTIOMETERS .250" bushing STRAT TELE    US $12.75

3 CTS 250K POTS POTENTIOMETERS .250" bushing STRAT TELE    US $12.75

Guitar Pots 500K Fender Strat Set of 4 Brand New    US $13.00

Guitar Pots 500K Fender Strat Set of 4 Brand New    US $13.00

Guitar Pots 500K Fender Strat Set of 4 Brand New    US $13.00

Guitar Pots 500K Fender Strat brand new set of 4    US $13.00

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Stratocaster Relic

Which sounds like a better Stratocaster?

I'm looking at 2 Strats this weekend and am trying to decide which to see first.
Guitar #1 - MIM body, MIM Deluxe neck and MIA standard electronics, set up professionally - sunburst
Guitar #2 MIM body, MIJ neck and electronics - homemade relic

The First one is probably your best bet but do try them out first.

Fender Stratocaster 1964 Relic

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‘09 FENDER 1969 STRATOCASTER NOS RELIC - BLACK - MINT!!    US $1,850.00

FENDER STRAT STRATOCASTER -BRIDGE - USED -WORN- RELIC    US $9.99

Fatboy Stratocaster pickguard! No Reserve 1959-62 relic    US $30.00

1962-1982 Fender Stratocaster lipstick relic rough    US $1,100.00

FENDER Custom Shop David Gilmour Relic Stratocaster    US $4,000.00

pink stratocaster relic    US $162.50

1996 '56' Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Relic    US $1,234.00

Stratocaster Neck Aged Relic Nitro Strat late 60's/70's    US $89.00

Stratocaster Neck Aged & Relic Nitro!! Strat    US $89.00

86 Fender Stratocaster Made In Japan Emg's relic    US $450.00

Fender Stratocaster Hardware Kit complete aged RELIC    US $59.00

1996 FENDER Stratocaster Strat CLOSET RELIC- NITRO NECK    US $799.00

1993 FENDER Stratocaster Strat CLOSET RELIC- NITRO NECK    US $749.00

Custom Telecaster Stratocaster Hybrid Guitar, Relic !    US $349.00

Fender Road Worn Relic Stratocaster with upgrades    US $255.00

GOTOH RELIC VINTAGE BRIDGE FOR FENDER STRATOCASTER USA    US $75.00

FENDER 60s Stratocaster ROAD WORN 3Tone Sunburst Relic    US $599.99

REAL VINTAGE 1979 FENDER STRATOCASTER TRANS-RED RELIC    US $21.62

2006 Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster White Relic    US $1,999.00

Stratocaster Neck Aged & Relic 100% Nitro ! Strat    US $79.00

Fender Custom Shop Clapton Relic Stratocaster Guitar    US $2,150.00

Fender Custom Shop 1956 heavy Relic Stratocaster Body    US $725.00

FENDER TIME MACHINE 1960 RELIC STRATOCASTER    US $1,034.00

Relic Fender Stratocaster: Rory/SRV    US $399.99

2010 Fender Custom Shop Relic 57 Stratocaster 6.8 lbs.    US $2,400.00

Relic Stratocaster John Mayer Vintage Black One    US $1,199.00

Rare Relic Vintage Japan Stratocaster Guitar 70's 80's    US $22.50

Fender 'Wildwood 10' Custom Shop '59 Stratocaster Relic    US $3,549.43

Fender Custom Shop 1960 Relic Dakota Red Stratocaster    US $2,500.00

56 Fender Strat Custom Shop Relic Stratocaster 9.5"neck    US $1,990.00

GOLD relic aged Stratocaster Strat OUTPUT JACK 57 59 62    US $.99

Fender 50s 60s relic Stratocaster Strat TREMOLO COVER    US $.99

Fatboy Relic 57/62 Knobs to fit Fender Stratocaster    US $13.88

Fender Custom Shop 1957 Heavy Relic Stratocaster    US $2,349.99

1967 Relic Fender Tolex Strat Stratocaster Case 68 69    US $53.00

Fatboy Relic 57/62 Cover Set to fit Fender Stratocaster    US $10.79

Fender H.L.E. Gold Custom Shop Stratocaster Relic'd!    US $1,350.00

MIke GEE KUSTOMS Vintage Spec Stratocaster Relic    US $250.00

Fender Stratocaster Strat Relic Aged Body Black    US $.99

Neck Plate for Fender Stratocaster Tele Bass * RELIC *    US $24.95

FENDER CUSTOM SHOP RORY GALLAGHER STRATOCASTER RELIC !!    US $3,000.00

Fender Strap Buttons Stratocaster Telecaster aged RELIC    US $9.99

Edwards Relic Strat stratocaster ESP    US $799.00

2009 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Pro Relic    US $2,695.00

Fender Stratocaster Strat Tele Neckplate GOLD RELIC    US $4.99

Fender Stratocaster Strat Vintage Bridge Trem Relic    US $49.99

Fender "Early" 1969 Sunburst Relic Stratocaster Guitar    US $2,949.00

Fender Stratocaster Guitar OUTPUT JACK **GOLD** RELIC    US $6.99

Fender Stratocaster MIM Body, Loaded, Seafoam, Relic    US $80.00

Stratocaster Strat Pickguard Aged Mint Green Relic    US $40.00

1998 FENDER CUNETTO 10/ '56 STRATOCASTER RELIC #1 OF 20    US $6,495.00

ad for Fender 60 Stratocaster Relic Rub CAR Green Gold    US $5.37

ad for Fender 60 Stratocaster Relic Rub CAR Green Gold    US $5.37

Fender Custom 98 Relic Cunetto Stratocaster Desert Sand    US $3,850.00

FENDER '56 RELIC STRATOCASTER TOBACCO SUNBURST    US $2,999.99

2006 Fender Stratocaster 65 Reissue Relic    US $2,999.00

Relic'd Pickguard for Stratocaster    US $10.00

Fender® Custom Shop Relic 1969 Stratocaster® w/Case    US $2,499.99

65 USA Fender Custom Shop Relic Stratocaster BODY 1965    US $854.99

2009 Fender Custom Greg Koch Relic Stratocaster 9 of 10    US $4,799.00

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