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This is the list of the most frequently asked questions regarding the HipShot Tremsetters:
#1. Q: What
exactly does the Tremsetter do?
A:
The Tremsetter installs on your tremolo guitar in
the back cavity where the springs are. When you put the cover plate back on
your guitar you will never even know the Tremsetter is there doing it's job. The
Tremsetter automatically brings your guitar back to its "zero" or starting
position. Ordinarily, your tremolo relies on the your string tension
pulling against the springs in the back of your guitar. Its a delicate
balance similar to the way a teeter totter works. If one side is just a
little out of balance, your guitar will be out of tune. The Tremsetter overrides this
precarious balancing situation and brings your tremolo back to the exact
"in-tune" position.
#2. Q:
How does the Tremsetter work,
Can I still push down and pull back on my tremolo to raise and lower my
stings?
A: Yes.The Tremsetter works very similar to a double hinged
door; i.e., the door can swing both ways, but comes to rest in the center
position. When you let go or your tremolo arm after you have raised or
lowered your strings, the Tremsetter automatically returns your tremolo to
it's "zero" position.
#3. Q: Does
the Tremsetter work on Floyd Rose equipped guitars?
A: Yes, the Tremsetter will work on just about any style of fulcrum tremolo including Fender, Wilkinson, Kahler, and Ibanez.
#4. Q: How
does the Tremsetter improve the tone of my guitar?
A: The Tremsetter stabilizes your tremolo and eliminates that annoying flutter. The flutter or warbling sound is really your string energy being absorbed by your tremolo springs. The Tremsetter lightly holds your tremolo in position so that your string's energy goes through your pickups and out your amp, not into your tremolo springs. You should immediately hear a dramatic improvement in your guitar's attack, volume, and sustain.
#5. Q: How
does the Tremsetter keep my guitar in tune when I bend strings?
A: The Tremsetter stabilizes your tremolo to minimize "tremolo sag". "Tremolo sag" is what you experience when you bend a string, increasing the string pressure causing your tremolo to rock or sag forward. This puts your adjacent strings out of tune. This is especially annoying when you are trying to play country or blues style double stop bends. Also, when your tremolo sags forward, you have to bend farther to raise the pitch of your strings.
#6. Q: How
will my guitar play different with the Tremsetter installed?
A: You will immediately notice that your strings feel tighter and less rubbery. The string tension of a tremolo guitar in large part is determined by the tremolo springs located in the back of the guitar. When you bend your strings what you are really feeling are the springs stretching out. Once the Tremsetter is installed, your tremolo will be stabilized and you will feel the true string tension. The Tremsetter will give you all the advantages of a fixed bridge guitar while maintaining the versatility of a full floating tremolo instrument. If you have additional questions or comments please do not hesitate to e-mail them to us. We will be sure to include them in our Q & A section.
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