Fixed VS. Trem... what is more comfortable?

thor von clemson · 02-02-2006, 02:23 PM

I am wondering what you all think is more comfortable for your picking hand?.. A fixed bridge guitar or a trem equipped guitar.

I personally have found that fixed bridge guitars are more comfortable for picking that floyds...

Any ideas?

(btw, if someone could make this a poll, that would be quite cool!.. and thanks for moving this. I was not sure where it belonged.

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Drew · 02-02-2006, 02:32 PM

Moved and polled.

nitelightboy · 02-02-2006, 02:40 PM

I chose fixed, but I could go either way. The thing I hate about trems is all the issues you have when changing/breaking strings and stuff like that. But a fixed bridge just barely edges out in front comfort wise for me.

7slinger · 02-02-2006, 02:46 PM

gotta vote trem, but I've only owned one guitar with a fixed bridge in 18 years of playin!...and I didn't play it that much, so I sold it (LTD EC-1000).

However, I've got big GAS for that black cherry Hellraiser

(have since DCGL first said they would get them in like October 05), and now after seeing the one Chris picked up

...well...uh...fuck...GAS can be painful

eaeolian · 02-02-2006, 02:51 PM

Five years ago, my answer would have been trem, but...

Both my 7s have fixed bridges. In fact, I've never OWNED a 7 that didn't have a fixed bridge...

Elysian · 02-02-2006, 02:57 PM

it depends on the tremelo... if its an OFR or an origional Edge, then fixed bridge easily... but i find my Lo Pro Edge 7 on my universe to be much more comfortable than the origional edge, and even more comfortable than tune-o-matic(the saddles on tune-o-matics can sometimes feel funny on your hand...)

Drew · 02-02-2006, 03:04 PM

It also depends on the fixed bridge, too. There are SO many variables that I almost created an expanded poll with several options... but I couldn't think which to leave out, lol.

nitelightboy · 02-02-2006, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

It also depends on the fixed bridge, too. There are SO many variables that I almost created an expanded poll with several options... but I couldn't think which to leave out, lol.

That's true. When I hear "fixed bridge," I think of the bridge on, say, and Ibanez RG 7321. To me that's a very comfortable bridge. If you mean fixed as in tune-0-matic, then that's a bit uncomfortable for me.

eaeolian · 02-02-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitelightboy

That's true. When I hear "fixed bridge," I think of the bridge on, say, and Ibanez RG 7321. To me that's a very comfortable bridge. If you mean fixed as in tune-0-matic, then that's a bit uncomfortable for me.

See, I'm exactly the opposite - I have a seven with each kind, and I prefer the Tune-o-matic. Then again, I prefer top-mount Floyds, too, so apparently I'm hopelessly '80s.

nitelightboy · 02-02-2006, 03:28 PM

I just don't like feeling the saddles digging into my hand, and I swear that TOM's have seriously sharpened saddles.

View Poll Results: Which is more comfortable, fixed or trem?
Fixed Bridge	73	51.05%
Trem	70	48.95%
Voters: 143. You may not vote on this poll

02-02-2006, 02:23 PM	#1
thor von clemson ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Lake, MN Posts: 184 Real Name: Zach Main Seven: Ibby Acoustic Rig: Acoustic's Soundhole Thanked: 2	Fixed VS. Trem... what is more comfortable? I am wondering what you all think is more comfortable for your picking hand?.. A fixed bridge guitar or a trem equipped guitar. I personally have found that fixed bridge guitars are more comfortable for picking that floyds... Any ideas? (btw, if someone could make this a poll, that would be quite cool!.. and thanks for moving this. I was not sure where it belonged. ) After Simon bites that Skeleton’s face in half, he is going to rape that hydra. That’s how Simon rolls..

02-02-2006, 02:32 PM	#2
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,267 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 141	Moved and polled. "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon."

02-02-2006, 02:46 PM	#4
7slinger wake up dead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: work...in St. Paul Posts: 2,519 Real Name: Patrick Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: 5150>TC Gsys>Rec4x12 Thanked: 5	gotta vote trem, but I've only owned one guitar with a fixed bridge in 18 years of playin!...and I didn't play it that much, so I sold it (LTD EC-1000). However, I've got big GAS for that black cherry Hellraiser (have since DCGL first said they would get them in like October 05), and now after seeing the one Chris picked up ...well...uh...fuck...GAS can be painful DenyThyNature

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02-02-2006, 02:40 PM	#3
nitelightboy I poop in shoes. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 4,189 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: LTD SC-607 Rig: Madison Divinity Thanked: 18	I chose fixed, but I could go either way. The thing I hate about trems is all the issues you have when changing/breaking strings and stuff like that. But a fixed bridge just barely edges out in front comfort wise for me.

02-02-2006, 02:51 PM	#5
eaeolian The Church of SEVEN • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 8,021 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Jackson CS Soloist 7 Rig: Mesa Triple Recto Thanked: 30	Five years ago, my answer would have been trem, but... Both my 7s have fixed bridges. In fact, I've never OWNED a 7 that didn't have a fixed bridge...

02-02-2006, 02:57 PM	#6
Elysian CrabClaw Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 4,270 Real Name: Adam Main Seven: Elysian Custom Guitars Thanked: 25 $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	it depends on the tremelo... if its an OFR or an origional Edge, then fixed bridge easily... but i find my Lo Pro Edge 7 on my universe to be much more comfortable than the origional edge, and even more comfortable than tune-o-matic(the saddles on tune-o-matics can sometimes feel funny on your hand...)

02-02-2006, 03:04 PM	#7
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,267 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 141	It also depends on the fixed bridge, too. There are SO many variables that I almost created an expanded poll with several options... but I couldn't think which to leave out, lol.

02-02-2006, 03:28 PM	#10
nitelightboy I poop in shoes. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 4,189 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: LTD SC-607 Rig: Madison Divinity Thanked: 18	I just don't like feeling the saddles digging into my hand, and I swear that TOM's have seriously sharpened saddles.

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