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03-05-2012, 02:23 PM
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"Decking" the Bridge
What is involved with "decking" the bridge on a Strat? Mine has the tremolo bridge but I just don't think I am going to use it ... any alt tuning, even drop D becomes a chore with the tremolo bridge ... so are these reasons for "decking" the bridge, and how is it done?
Thanks.
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03-05-2012, 02:39 PM
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People deck the bridge for better tuning stability if they don't plan to use the tremolo. To do it you just tighten up the screws that hold the "claw" that the tremolo springs attach to until the bridge sits flush to the guitar body. You will then have to adjust the height of the saddles with a small hex wrench.
Be aware that a large part of what everybody identifies as the "Strat sound" has to do with the floating tremolo. Decking the tremolo definitely gives the notes a sharper attack and less roundness. Personally I prefer the sound of a floating Strat bridge.
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03-05-2012, 02:49 PM
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thanks for the tips ... I certainly don't want to dink around with my tone ... I do really like it ... and she plays so smooth ... maybe I'll just leave it alone for now ...
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03-05-2012, 03:10 PM
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I also am the loving owner of a Strat with a decked bridge. I did not notice any difference in tone between the decked and floating set-ups. (Not saying there wasn't a difference--I just couldn't hear one.) I was fortunate in that decking the bridge on my particular guitar did not require a whole new set up. Action and intonation were fine. Your mileage may vary.
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03-05-2012, 03:10 PM
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You could also try blocking the bridge ala Clapton.
This requires a wedge shaped piece of wood sliped between the bridge and the body until the plate sits flat.
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03-05-2012, 04:07 PM
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03-05-2012, 05:37 PM
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I forgot....
Robert Cray blocks his trem as well. He gets an awesome Strat tone.
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