On Feb 15, 10:25*am, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:56:48 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

"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

The Fender Jaguar and Jazzmaster guitars had a tremolo that could be
immobilized by simply rotating the arm to face towards the tail of the
guitar. The only disadvantage to it was that it was also limited to
loosening the strings by pressing down, but could not tighten the
strings by pulling upwards. It did stay in tune better than the type
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I am starting to like playing my electric with no pick. Although I
play through a 15 amp practice amp (got a Boss DS1 too I am able to
pull some nice (to me) sounds out with my fingers.. I am a real
beginner though, so I don't have a lot to compare to. When I watch my
G3 CD I get a little idea.
It's funny. With all my rock and roll background and I worked around
music a lot as a vocalist, I never really paid much attention to the
individual sound or feel of different guitars. I heard them, but never
really listened, ****es me off now as I had so many opportunities and
willing teachers when I was a kid.