So when you blow on it, it makes a cool whistling sound
Why would someone do this?
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Hackerpete
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Heat transfer when you strum to fast and the bridge heats up.
We called this "tone venting" back in the day.
The addition of four positioned apertures within the bridge plate holds the potential for captivating sonic benefits. These apertures play a vital role in promoting improved sound dispersion and resonance by facilitating a controlled interplay between the vibrating strings and the surrounding air molecules.
The introduction of supplementary holes establishes a harmonious relationship between the vibrating strings and the air, resulting in a subtle modulation of the guitar's overall tonal projection. This, in turn, leads to a heightened sense of responsiveness and a perceived enrichment in the instrument's tonal character. Moreover, the controlled airflow enabled by these holes enhances the transfer of acoustic energy, ultimately contributing to enhanced sustain, a deeper tonal foundation, and a more well-rounded sound.
Personally i find these modifications an intriguing avenue for optimizing the tonal qualities of a two-point bridge. By encouraging a controlled interaction between the strings and the air, you can unlock a realm of sonic possibilities, ushering in a new dimension of expressive potential and sonic richness.
The addition of four positioned apertures within the bridge plate holds the potential for captivating sonic benefits. These apertures play a vital role in promoting improved sound dispersion and resonance by facilitating a controlled interplay between the vibrating strings and the surrounding air molecules.
The introduction of supplementary holes establishes a harmonious relationship between the vibrating strings and the air, resulting in a subtle modulation of the guitar's overall tonal projection. This, in turn, leads to a heightened sense of responsiveness and a perceived enrichment in the instrument's tonal character. Moreover, the controlled airflow enabled by these holes enhances the transfer of acoustic energy, ultimately contributing to enhanced sustain, a deeper tonal foundation, and a more well-rounded sound.
Personally i find these modifications an intriguing avenue for optimizing the tonal qualities of a two-point bridge. By encouraging a controlled interaction between the strings and the air, you can unlock a realm of sonic possibilities, ushering in a new dimension of expressive potential and sonic richness.
bstabley
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Remus Redbone
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Because they wanted to when it was their guitar. Doesn’t matter now. The bridge can be replaced and most people will never know….
PlasteredMaster
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To create universal harmonic resonance when tuning to A 432Hz.
somebodyelseuk
Senior Stratmaster
No, those saddles won't line up on a six screw plate.
My 'guess' is that's been used on a six screw body at some point.
Either way, the term 'partscaster' springs to mind, regarding this guitar.
somebodyelseuk
Senior Stratmaster
That's a Fender bridge.
Jim Murdoch
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Nope,... That's a job done by someone who didn't have access to a milling machine. No professional organisation would have wasted the time drilling additional holes when a new base plate costs pennies.
Headstock
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For sure, it’s a very odd modification… but, on the other hand, if the rest of the Strat Plus is in good condition and it plays well and sounds good then it shouldn’t be a hugely difficult task to replace just the bridge plate.
If it could be bought at a sensible price then that one small job wouldn’t necessarily put me off, as long as the rest of the Strat was good.
That said, I guess most of us would also want to be able check under the hood first, just to make sure there are no other weird surprises lurking in the electronics!
If it could be bought at a sensible price then that one small job wouldn’t necessarily put me off, as long as the rest of the Strat was good.
That said, I guess most of us would also want to be able check under the hood first, just to make sure there are no other weird surprises lurking in the electronics!
So they had a guitar with a two-post trem, It was a cheap guitar, and the post pulled out, having run out of Elmers glue (younger brother tried to sniff it), they couldn't repair the posts, so they drilled 4 holes and screwed it down. Later on, they got this nice strat but the trem was rusted so they took the one off of the cheap guitar and put it on this one.
bstabley
Strat-Talk Member
Remove the bridge. Take dowels and fill the 4 holes, gluing the appropriate size dowel in the hole. Cut down/sand any excess dowel flat with the top of the body. Match color with body and paint tops of each dowel. Allow each dowel to dry and replace 2-point trem. Where these 4 "spots" are located, not too many would be able to see them.
Gonflyn
Strat-O-Master
Why does anyone do anything really.
Used to play with a guy who shot his flying V full of holes with a .22
Why? I don't know, I think he tried to explain it but I was too busy being appalled to remember the reason.
Used to play with a guy who shot his flying V full of holes with a .22
Why? I don't know, I think he tried to explain it but I was too busy being appalled to remember the reason.
Guithartic
Senior Stratmaster
Ya. I think it was meant to have screws to emulate a vintage trem system.
Stringbender53
Strat-Talk Member
To state the rather obvious, because they could. WHY they did it becomes the main question, and considering Fender's built literally hundreds of thousands of them by now, does it really matter that some boneheaded drilled 4 more holes in a newer 2 pivot pin bridge plate on one of 'em?? Nope!
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albala
Dr. Stratster
Easy piece to replace
You're hired... I admire someone so dedicated to the art of bombastic oration as to release such a construct.. totally unwarranted, yet still deserving, AND, superior example of verbose eloquence... should satisfy the truly needy... RESPECT.
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To respond to high and mightyness is why GOD allowed me to survive advanced, terminal liver cancer... I truly appreciate the care and thoughtfulness, and bravery, to post such cannon fodder for the benefit of our amusement and expenditures of our time and advanced communication skills... I mean, I would have to look hard to find one this good... there ain't nuthin' common 'bout common cents... huh? and, of course in all honesty, no sense of shame whatsoever... remember, there could be real danger in someone being seriously ignorant to such defilement, there has to be a reason... please forgive me if I am callous and insensitive, I am so sorry... we are all but simple creatures...
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I think this was one of Fender's CS experiments that got out of the shop... maybe we'll see this on all the future issues... huh?
