The topic of vibrato bars and their history and use came up in conversation here recently so thought to pose the question to forum members. First..why does Fender and most others call the bar a "Tremolo" when it is a "Vibrato" and conversely, why is "Tremolo" on an amp called "Vibrato"? So...who uses a whammy bar..how and why..hmmmm?
Re: Who Uses A Vibrato Bar ?
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:17 pm
by leftyguitars
Who Uses A Vibrato Bar ?
One of my ex girlfriends used to keep one in her hand bag. Oops, sorry, I misread the thread!
Re: Who Uses A Vibrato Bar ?
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:20 pm
by paologregorio
I have to have one on every six sring guitar I use!
Even my Telecaster has one...
Re: Who Uses A Vibrato Bar ?
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:13 pm
by jps
paologregorio wrote:I have to have one on every six sring guitar I use!
Even my Telecaster has one...
But, did you use it?
Re: Who Uses A Vibrato Bar ?
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:23 pm
by paologregorio
jps wrote:
paologregorio wrote:I have to have one on every six sring guitar I use!
Even my Telecaster has one...
But, did you use it?
Are you kidding?! My right hand is practically glued to the thing. I probably use the whammy bar in one form or another on practically every song.
Re: Who Uses A Vibrato Bar ?
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:48 am
by sir_andrew_of_left_coast
kenposurf wrote:First..why does Fender and most others...
I've always heard the misnomer attributed to Leo Fender; his not knowing the proper terminology. And it largely stuck; hence, so many others following suit.
Re: Who Uses A Vibrato Bar ?
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:03 am
by 1965
sir_andrew_of_left_coast wrote:I've always heard the misnomer attributed to Leo Fender; his not knowing the proper terminology. And it largely stuck; hence, so many others following suit.
Word. The Strat did it.
Re: Who Uses A Vibrato Bar ?
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:14 am
by lennon211
I tend to use it more with my Fender Jag and my Bigsby-equipped guitars than I do with my Strat. Every now and then I'll use it on my 325v63 or Maestro-equipped Firebird reissues.
Re: Who Uses A Vibrato Bar ?
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:01 am
by kenposurf
For surf style, dips and shakes with the bar are the thing. The subtle style of Hank Marvin is really something..Jimi, SRV, EVH...for me it started with Duane...big surprize
Re: Who Uses A Vibrato Bar ?
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:28 pm
by sir_andrew_of_left_coast
Jeff Beck getting a lot out of his trem... er, ah... vibrato.
Re: Who Uses A Vibrato Bar ?
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:03 pm
by sir_andrew_of_left_coast
No vibrato to speak of, but a definite "Rick Sighting" behind the sax player...in the midnight blue variety.
