Here's Something We Can Argue About...

[lreese]

Well i haven't thought about it that much. I like the idea of using bearings like ibanez have done.  I guess the problem is with guitars is that by nature you can never really have a guitar that will stay in tune. When i break it down i see wood and strings. Wood warps and strings stretch.

So we just make do and hope it stays in tune during the song.

I had a go with the Hipshot vibrato - it was a nice enough bridge (with ball bearings), and you're supposed to be able to use the stock bushings.  Never would stay in tune.

I'm using an American Standard plate & saddles with Callaham block (Originally had a bridge with a huge bar)- it changed the tone, but not in an unpleasant way.  The old style bar just feels right to me.