Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibrations into an electrical signal, which is then amplified. Unlike acoustic guitars, they rely on amplification for volume and tone shaping, making them highly versatile in genres like rock, blues, jazz, and metal. Electric guitars come in many body styles—solid, semi-hollow, and hollow—and feature different pickup configurations, neck types, and hardware. From smooth clean tones to aggressive distortion, they offer a wide sonic range, making them the backbone of modern guitar music.
Standard typically refers to a classic or widely accepted model or specification within a product range. In guitars and amps, a Standard model often represents the core version that balances quality, features, and price, making it popular among players of all levels. For example, Fender’s Standard Stratocaster is known for its reliable performance and iconic sound, while Gibson’s Standard Les Paul offers classic tone and craftsmanship. This category includes gear that embodies the essential qualities musicians expect from their instruments and equipment.
Tremolo is a guitar effect that modulates the volume of the guitar signal at a regular rate, creating a pulsating or “shaking” effect. This modulation can vary in intensity and speed, allowing guitarists to achieve a wide range of tremolo sounds, from subtle rhythmic pulsations to more pronounced, choppy effects.
Tremolo pedals typically offer controls for adjusting parameters such as rate (the speed of the tremolo modulation), depth (the intensity of the effect), and waveform shape (such as sine, square, or triangle wave). By adjusting these controls, guitarists can customize the tremolo effect to suit their musical style and preferences.
Tremolo is commonly used in various music genres, including rock, surf, country, and indie, to add texture, movement, and dynamics to guitar tones. It can be used to create rhythmic patterns, add emphasis to specific parts of a song, or create a sense of tension and release.
Popular tremolo pedal models include the Boss TR-2 Tremolo, Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb, and Electro-Harmonix Super Pulsar.
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Compatibility: Compatible with Stratocaster, compatible with Squier Strat-style guitars with tremolo bridge systems. Ensures a perfect fit for many electric guitars, enhancing your playing experience. Dimensions: Measures 178mm in length and 6mm in diameter. These dimensions are ideal for most guitars with tremolo systems, providing a reliable and …
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1 Set Vibrato Tailpiece Bridge with Small Screws Wrench for Electric Guitar Parts Made of high quality zinc alloy and steel, sturdy and durable for you to use. Perfect for Jazzmaster/ Mustang Jaguar Guitar Comes with wrenches, the height of the bridge and the saddle can be adjusted, high quality spring and arm, can provide a wonderful vibrato Vibra…
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Vibrato System for Electric Guitar Includes 37 mm fat brass tremolo block, clamping saddle, springs, claw, mounting bolt, hex key, vibrato arm and mounting hardware Hot Rod Series Double-locking design Two-way design 7-strings String spacing 10.75mm Clamp string slider with fine intonation screws 2-point assembly – special body milling required Mad…
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Original Floyd Rose Vibrato System for Electric Guitar Includes 37 mm fat brass tremolo block, clamping saddle, springs, claw, mounting bolt, hex key, vibrato arm and mounting hardware Hot Rod Series Double-locking design Two-way design 7-strings String spacing 10.75mm Distance B to E string 64.5 mm Adjustable saddle height and intonation 2-point a…
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Original Floyd Rose Vibrato System for Electric Guitar Adjustable saddle height and intonation Hot Rod Series Double-locking design Two-way design 7-strings String spacing 10.75mm Distance B to E string 64.5 mm 2-point assembly – special body milling required (see milling diagram) Includes 37 mm fat brass tremolo block, clamping saddle, springs, cl…
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