Some players prefer to have the bridge sit flat on the body, for maximum vibration transfer and so that the guitar doesn’t go out of tune if a string breaks. Other players like the bridge just slightly off the body so that the arm can be used to make notes/chords slightly sharp and flat for vibrato.
Moreover, can you hardtail a Strat?
If you’re really set on a hardtail then it would be better to replace the body. Warmoth make a hardtail Strat body. Also, Fender make nice Robert Cray signature Strat which is a hardtail. It’s made in Mexico so not so expensive.
Also know, does a Strat have a floating bridge? There are three possible configurations of the Stratocaster Tremolo: Floating, Decked, and Blocked. Floating the trem allows the bridge to be pushed down which loosens the string tension, and pulled up which tightens the string tension. Decking the trem allows for the bridge to only be pushed down.
Also, how do you block Trem?
How do you convert a tremolo to a fixed bridge?
How do you float a Stratocaster bridge?
How do you lock the trem on a Stratocaster?
How do you put a tremolo on a Stratocaster?
How do you set the tremolo on a Fender Stratocaster?
Should I block my Strat bridge?
Many Strat players don’t use the tremolo that invariably comes fitted with the guitar. While the design is great and they can be set up to play in tune, often that maintenance falls by the wayside and the tuning becomes unreliable. And if you never use the tremolo, blocking it off can get you some great results.
What does a Tremsetter do?
The Tremsetter greatly improves guitar performance by automatically returning your full floating tremolo to an exact “zero” neutral position, eliminating flutter and sag, so your guitar remains in tune. You can bend strings, play bridge harmonics, aggressive rhythm parts or mute strings and the bridge remains stable.
What makes a Strat a hardtail?
The term hard-tail has several meanings: A hardtail guitar bridge for an electric guitar or archtop guitar incorporates hardware that anchors the strings at or behind the bridge and is fastened securely to the top of the instrument.