M0n0mania Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 I'm trying to set up a modified strat trem capable of doing flutter effects. Does anyone have any advice on this? I suspect that less rigid springs might be the answer, can anyone suggest a good source of springy springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 rigid springs don't matter...it's all the same because the strings are pulling against the springs and must have equal tension...fluttering just takes a little practice,that's all. from what i understand though those trem stabilizers work against fluttering,so don't use those. edit: i just noticed you said a strat trem...fluttering on those is not practical because they actually touch the wood...the friction makes it tougher... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0n0mania Posted September 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Its not a totally standard strat trem, so no worries on that front. having said that, Jeff Beck seems to have no probs fluttering with his standard strat trem. I'm curious as to what it is that actually makes some trems more fluttery than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 http://www.jeffbeck.com/ that is not a vintage trem...that is a 2 point trem,not a 6 point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 He also has a roller nut. Dont know if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddgman2001 Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 As close to zero friction at the pivots as possible - nice and sharp. A solidly coupled arm - heavier is better. If there is any play in the arm screws or mount, it will actually damp flutter. A shorter block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sindlei Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 i believe the more mass the tremelo has the more flutter, which is why quality floyds and edges flutter for days, although this is not the only concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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