Do whammy bars fit any guitar?

If you have a Fender Telecaster or Stratocaster, you’ll be better off letting the music store fit the whammy bar. Many whammy bars look the same, but come in different sizes and fits.

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Also, are whammy bars detachable?

Whammy bars come in two main types: the detachable kind like the Fender and Floyd Rose, and those that are structurally part of the bridge, like the Bigsby.

In this manner, can a whammy bar damage a guitar? A whammy bar will not damage the guitar, nor the guitar strings. The only problem is they can go out of tune quite often (depending on your playing).

Besides, can a whammy bar snap strings?

It doesnt break or even go out of tune, and the strings are so lose they’re like rubber bands.

Does whammy bar mess with tuning?

A key issue in using the whammy bar occurs when strings become slack and therefore change position in the nut. When the whammy bar is returned to neutral, friction at the nut can prevent the strings from returning to their original, natural state, and this can be a large cause of tuning issues.

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Is a whammy bar worth it?

If you would only use it occasionally, then IMO it wouldn’t be worth the hassle. But, if you are a hopeful Steve Vai, then it would be. In that price range the hard-tail would probably be better for you. Most of the modern whammy work you are hearing is done with Floyd Rose or other floating trem.

Is the whammy bar supposed to move the bridge?

Yes, it’s supposed to lift the bridge. That’s what gives it the weird effect. But again, it’s a cheap guitar so overtime you’ll damage it. Just keep getting tune ups, or eventually upgrade to a better guitar with a better bridge that’s able to support whammy.

What guitars can use whammy bar?

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