Do all Fender strats come with a tremolo bar? If not can you buy them separately? How much do they usually costs as separates?
Short answer: Most of them do.Longer answer: Strats have had the tremolo since day one. At times, Fender has offered 'hardtail' Strats - no tremolo - where the bridge was just screwed directly to the body.At this point, Fender isn't making hardtails as part of their regular product lines - American Standard, Made in Mexico, Squier / Squier Affinity - and I believe the Custom Shop Robert Cray Signature Strat is the only hardtail they're offering.As far as a tremolo BAR goes, they're not too expensive, maybe $10–15 at most. Like other commenters have mentioned, make sure that you get the right size for your guitar (Imperial or Metric).
What is the size of a Dean Vendetta guitar tremolo arm?
It all depends on which tremolo system the guitar has on it, vintage, two screw, Floyd Rose, etc.
How to install a tremolo bar on an Ibanez grg170dx?
Don't know this model specifically, but I'm almost certain that Ibanez uses at least two tremolo arm thread sizes (5.5mm & 6mm) and possibly others. They probably just included the wrong size accidentally. I'd go to a guitar store and ask to try a couple to see which size fits, then contact whomever you got the guitar from and try to negotiate a free replacement. If you got the guitar from a private individual then you'll probably have to just buy a replacement, which shouldn't be more than $15 or $20.Edit based on new info: That's not what a non-locking tremolo is. The shopkeeper is either lying, or he doesn't know what he's talking about. The bar should never physically fall out. Non locking just means that the nut and bridge don't have Floyd Rose style string locks on the nut and/or bridge.
Electric guitar: Why do the set screws on the bridge unwind while I play? What is the proper way to readjust them?
The bridges on Fender Jaguars and Jazzmasters are notorious for this! Because of the design of the bridge and vibrato tailpiece on these guitars, there is a very shallow string angle at the bridge resulting in low string tension and consequently lots vibration resulting in excessive buzz and loose screws! There are a few ways to address this; Get some sort of thread locker like "LockTite" that will gently "glue" the screws in place so they won't vibrate loose (but will still be adjustable if you need to change things later).Get a different bridge. Some people opt for a Fender Mustang bridge. This is the economical choice ($40ish). They are similar in size and shape but the saddles are at a fixed height (so they don't have the height adjustment screws). This eliminates a lot of the problems but changes the radius of the strings and may change the feel of the guitar a bit. The higher end option is a bridge made by Mastery (this is the pro upgrade). They are very high quality and are designed to eliminate the buzz and excess vibration and chronic screw slippage. They are $165 new and are completely worth it! (Mastery,com). If you just get a replacement Jag/Jazzmasters bridge (a new bridge identical to the one that's currently on the guitar) you will likely just end up with the same problem.Install a "Buzz Stop" attachment. ($25-40ish)This increases the downward angle of the strings over the bridge, increasing the tension and holding the saddles in place a bit more securely and eliminating most of the typical buzz. It will change the sound of the guitar a bit so most Jaguar/Jazzmasters purists reject this option (but it does work!). This is often done in conjunction with a new bridge.When ordering a replacement bridge, it's important to make sure you get the correct size! If you don't feel comfortable doing this, consult your local trusted guitar tech.Also, as a Jaguar owner, you may want to check out "The Offset Guitar Forum". It's a great source of information regarding Jaguars, Jazzmasters, Mustangs and other similar guitars. The infamous Jaguar bridge is a big topic of discussion! Good Luck!!!!!
How do i remove the whammy bar from a squire strat?
Hello there, On most (but not all) Squier Strats the tremolo arm (whammy bar) does screw in. If it is a right handed guitar, counter-clockwise to loosen and clockwise to tighten. A tremolo arm should never be screwed in that tight. If your Squier Strat was made in China or Indonesia, it has a screw in tremolo arm. Certain models made in Japan and Korea have a different tremolo bridge.There were some with pop in arms and some that were Floyd Rose bridges with a collet (nut like section) that screwed onto a threaded portion of the bridge. However, if you have a made in China or in Indonesia model, the arm simply screws in. So rotate it to remove it. The bridge block that the arm screws into is an alloy and not as strong as steel. The block can crack. If you do not feel comfortable removing the stuck arm, take it to a guitar shop to have the arm removed. later,
Can you get a fender standard stratocaster without a tremolo arm?? or vibrato?
Hi! Unfortunately, Fender does currently offer much in the way of hardtail bridge Stratocasters. There is the Billy Corgan model (see http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0115002805 ), but nothing in the standard series. You could order an expensive Custom Shop guitar or search the pre-owned marketplace for an earlier model that came equipped with the hardtail bridge, but my suggestion would be to find the particular model and color you like, and block the tremolo bridge from moving. Just remove the backplate, loosen the strings a bit, and tighten the spring claw screws all the way down. This will position the rear of the floating bridge plate flush against the body, preventing any downward movement. Depending on your string gauge and tuning, you may need to add another spring to make sure the bridge is held in place during bends or vibrato exercises. Removing the tremolo bar will then make the floating feature completely inoperable. Best regards, Dana
Problem with Jackson RR3 guitar bidge.?
If it has a pop-in style whammy bar, make sure it has the little white bushings on it, otherwise it will flop around inside the hole. If that isn't the problem, then the tremelo itself might be broken--people have a tendency to leave the bar on and force the case closed, eventually causing damage.
Why does my electric guitar go out of tune so easily?
There can be several reasons for guitars becoming “untuned”.First, since you have a tremolo bridge it is very possible that the tension springs are either not adjusted correctly or they are worn out. Since you are asking this question I strongly suggest that YOU do not attempt these adjustments. Time for a trip to the guitar tech or music store. I am guessing that since you mentioned “wrong strings” that the guitar has to be set up again… those tremolos are very sensitive to changes in string gaugesSecond, make sure that you are loosening the nut before trying to tune. Once you get it in tune that way lock down the nut and fine tune using the knurled thumbscrews on the bridge.Third, if what you mean by getting untuned so easily is that you have to tune it every time you play, well, this is something you should get used to doing. Every time I pick a guitar up I take a little time to check the tuning and if necessary to do the deed.Technique is another thing… if you are constantly fooling around with the whammy bar you will not get away from tuning almost constantly.Soooo, take the guitar to a shop. They can tell you almost instantly what you’ll need to do, and again DO NOT attempt it yourself. Not this time anyway… maybe next time.
My whammy bar for my electric guitar broke piece of it stuck inside housing, how do i get it out?
Hello there, Most whammy bars are threaded and screw into the block of the tremolo bridge. I assume you have a screw in one. First, try needle nose pliers to see if you can get a hold of the broken section and unscrew it. If the break is such that you cannot remove the broken section with needle nose pliers. try removing the back plate and see if you can use needle nose pliers to unscrew the broken section trying to unscrew it and move it up enough that you can grab it from the top. If that does not work. See if anyone you know has a broken screw extractor. That is a special bit you put into a drill. It drills into the broken screw and grabs it so you can unscrew it. If you do not have a screw extractor (or cannot borrow one from a friend), then it is time to head to the guitar shop and have them remove it. If you know anyone who has a woodworking shop or a machine shop, they probably have a broken screw extractor and can remove the piece for you. Later,