Fixed Bridge vs. Blocked Double Locking Tremolo Guitar Discussion, Pros and Cons
104This is a discussion about the advantages and disadvantages between electric guitar fixed bridges and blocked double locking tremolos. Is the simplicity of a fixed bridge good enough? Why block a floating bridge?
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Whether you enjoy the feel of one or the other, or if it’s a question of simplicity vs features, the best choice to make is the bridge that’ll work for you. Look for what will accommodate your playing needs the best.
00:00 Intro
00:25 Not sponsored, not a virtuoso
Bridge Descriptions
00:44 What is a fixed bridge
01:14 What is a double locking floating tremolo bridge
Fixed Bridge Advantages
01:50 Very easy to restring
02:33 Easy to change tunings
03:11 Easy to learn how to setup guitars with
03:44 No tools needed to retune
04:02 Less components that can fail
04:21 No sympathetic vibrations of any springs
04:30 How to prevent sympathetic tremolo spring vibrations
04:50 You may prefer the feel of the bridge
05:11 No added weight of a trem system
Blocked Trem Advantages
05:26 Extremely stable
06:03 No movement of the string at the bridge or the nut
06:18 Bridge feel and access to fine tuners
06:47 Weight of the trem system can help balance the guitar
07:23 You can unblock the trem easily for tremolo bridge fun
Overall Thoughts
07:44 Which do I prefer?
08:02 Great feel and stability of double locking
08:20 Fixed bridge simplicity and checking tuning stability
08:34 Double locking will never bind at the nut
08:46 Fixed bridge doesn’t feel bad
09:06 Double locking systems can still fail even when blocked, may require big tuning adjustments
09:41 Which one is best for you? Pick which matches your tech skill and needs
10:31 Outro
10:53 Cat