Yes you can do that. But depending on the bridge you have now you might need to remove some wood from the back of the guitar to make space for the springs of the whammy bar.
People also ask, are there different sizes of whammy bars?
The butt end can be either square or rounded, threaded or grooved. The arm diameter can be 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm or 3/16”, 7/32” or . 250”.
Thereof, are whammy bars removable? The two main types of whammy bars are the detachable ones (Floyd Rose and Fender style) and whammy bars that require a tailpiece (Bigsby). All guitars are different and the method for installing a tailpiece could be different.
Similarly one may ask, are whammy bars universal?
Both Whammy bars and Tremolo systems have standard sizes. So you just need to check that fits your guitar. Other than that, a standard size of the whammy bar will do just fine.
Can a whammy bar break strings?
It doesnt break or even go out of tune, and the strings are so lose they’re like rubber bands.
Can a whammy bar damage a guitar?
Conclusion. As you can see, whammy bars are perfectly fine. There is no any harm whatsoever a whammy bar can do to your guitar. Of course, you can notice some tuning stability issues when you use it, but it’s probably not because of a whammy bar itself.
Does a whammy bar detune guitar?
Yes, it will exacerbate detuning issues, sure, but a good quality tremolo combined with a locking nut will minimise this. The main problems come from the movement of the string beyond the nut if you don’t have some way to lock it, and slackening or stretching the strings.
How do you do whammy bar tricks?
Is it worth having a whammy bar?
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.
Should a beginner get a whammy bar?
Absolutely not. A tremolo is not an essential, in fact the vast majority of guitars do not have one. You will have enough trouble keeping your guitar in tune in the early days without adding a tremolo to the mix.
What is guitar bridge?
Bridge. The bridge of the guitar supports the strings and transmits their vibration to the soundboard. Strings produce a very low sound on their own because they displace only a tiny volume of air as they vibrate.