Another partscaster build

Fusionbear

Fusionbear

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Working on this:

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looks great. Grain on both the body and neck looks really nice.

Genuine question: why opt for a floating two point non-locking trem instead of a locking two point floating trem (Floyd). I've always felt the non-locker has all the downsides but none of the upside compared to a Floyd.
 
cardinal said:
looks great. Grain on both the body and neck looks really nice.

Genuine question: why opt for a floating two point non-locking trem instead of a locking two point floating trem (Floyd). I've always felt the non-locker has all the downsides but none of the upside compared to a Floyd.
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I agree about the benefits of a FR. I have three guitars with them. But there is a different tone with non-locking trems. My non-lockers stay in tune very well. Just a different tool for the job is all....
 
Fusionbear said:
Roasted Ash body with a Marbled Padouk top. It is very light. Body just over three pounds. Warhead neck is roasted Maple with an Indian Rosewood fretboard. Gibson scale. Medium SS frets, 9-14 radius, standard thin profile
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You sir are a man of refined taste and integrity. I am proud to call you my friend and brother…😍
 
Fusionbear said:
I agree about the benefits of a FR. I have three guitars with them. But there is a different tone with non-locking trems. My non-lockers stay in tune very well. Just a different tool for the job is all....
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Love the guitar, you always have great taste. I know each guitar is different, but how would you describe the difference in tone between a full locking setup and a non-locking bridge?
 
Finished it. So far it feels and sounds great. I'll make a clip tomorrow.

I swapped the stock Gotoh springs for Three Raw Vintage ones and all is well now. The Thornbuckers sound awesome in this guitar.

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cardinal said:
looks great. Grain on both the body and neck looks really nice.

Genuine question: why opt for a floating two point non-locking trem instead of a locking two point floating trem (Floyd). I've always felt the non-locker has all the downsides but none of the upside compared to a Floyd.
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I know for me, I find guitars with locking nuts always feel stiffer than those without them. That would be one reason for me to use a non-locking trem. They usually play better in terms of a flexible feel.
 
Shask said:
I know for me, I find guitars with locking nuts always feel stiffer than those without them. That would be one reason for me to use a non-locking trem. They usually play better in terms of a flexible feel.
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For me FR loaded guitars feel looser and non-locking feel tighter.

The biggest difference is that non locking seem to have more color in the overall tone. FR loaded are more direct and pure. I like both. Lately, my FR loaded guitars are the most played. But this woodcaster feels really good ... we will see where it ends up...
 
Fusionbear said:
For me FR loaded guitars feel looser and non-locking feel tighter.

The biggest difference is that non locking seem to have more color in the overall tone. FR loaded are more direct and pure. I like both. Lately, my FR loaded guitars are the most played. But this woodcaster feels really good ... we will see where it ends up...
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I have seen people say this, but I just dont get it, lol. My guitars with reverse headstocks and no locking nuts are easily the bendiest. That extra 8" or so of string behind the nut just makes it so less stiff feeling.
 
I forgot to ask but have always been infatuated with Strats in 24.75” scale. Never played one but always wanted to. I really struggle with 25.5” now. I hardly play any of those guitars…. Any difference in sound?
 
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