"Tim" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:

. There was also a tremolo bar in the hardcase but it didn't
seem to work when I screwed it in. Now, I understand that there's a wood
block you have to remove somehow. Fun stuff.


Tremlo bar = idiot stick.

I decided not to try to use it. Even Fender does not recommend it and says
the block under the bridge on this particular guitar is not intended to be
removed although it can be done if you are so inclined.

The only reason the bar is included in the production version of the
"Blackie" is because Clapton's original that he built out of several used
Strats had one and Fender wanted to preserve as much of the original design
as possible.

Turns out, there's an interesting story behind the "Blackie" model.

Eisboch