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For me, the biggest issue is the feeling of being 'locked out' of the guitar (yeah, I know, that's the whole point) when you want to tune. Tuning at the bridge with my right hand feels all wrong.
If I really had a need for a locking vibrato system I'd probably get over it. But I don't.
But they're amazing good fun, but much, much harder to use than a normal vibrato, even when set up correctly. You need to learn to be musical with it, whereas anyone can make a 6 point sound great.
Which is why I'm going back to a 6 point
I Loves them.
No issues with tuning stability (unless the strings are cattle-trucked), just make sure they're properly stretched before you lock the nut down.
If you're not sure leave the trem arm off..
If you use/like a modern 2 point Fender-style trem with block saddles (not bent-steel) then it'll feel pretty similar under your picking hand.
Also, once you get used to changing the strings, and have done it a couple of times, it won't take any longer than a non-Floyd guitar to do.
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
I like them for how they feel to play. Palm muting feels smoother and string bends feel better. All IMO, obviously. You're best off having a play with one, although I'd bet if you've never had one before it'll feel a bit strange at first.
I think the neck is more important than the bridge in a guitars playability. Don't worry so much about what's under your picking hand, unless it's actually uncomfortable for you to play.
Oh yeah, the Charvel necks are very, very comfortable, and easy to play
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I taught you everything I know didn't I? (didn't take long....)
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
Tuning stability (given I've now fitted a graphite nut) is as good as any non 'locked-off' system. Range is an octave down and a third up ... okay so it doesn't go 'string flappy' but that's a tired move really. Action is lighter and more natural feeling to me than a Floyd, and sustain and 'feel' seems to have been maintained.
Formerly TheGuitarWeasel ... Oil City Pickups ... Oil City Blog 7 String.org profile and message
Formerly TheGuitarWeasel ... Oil City Pickups ... Oil City Blog 7 String.org profile and message
I will be going bonkers, but I use vaseline on my nuts.
Wait, what?