String Trees

[Adieu]

Re: String Trees

Not to derail the thread, but does anyone make a string tree that covers three strings instead of just two? My G on my #1 Strat rattles more than it should on the open string, and I don't want any more break angle on the D string.

Hairband past the nut?

[PAPADON]

Re: String Trees

Being a child of the 60's I'm still fond of the old school method
of using bridge saddles for string trees.

[greekdude]

Re: String Trees

How whammy-crazy do you get?

I use the stock tuners, nut, trees (both), and 2-point bridge on my '87 Strat. It's set to float with a decent amount of pull. Every time I change the strings, I lube the nut and trees with graphite from a mechanical pencil. It'll tolerate a lot of abuse, well into Floyd territory before it goes out. Usually any issues can be fixed by pulling back on the bar quickly.


It took a lot of dorking around and setup trial and error to get it like that. For instance, I only put about 1.5 or less wraps around the posts, and floating is a necessity for it to stay in tune.


Sorry... that was a really long winded way of saying (IMHO) the setup makes far more difference than the other stuff.

I agree.