Regarding the bridge!

**Lymesloop** · 12-08-2010, 08:55 AM

Hi to all the good people out there willing to help me

Now, I've got a problem (obviously) and that is regarding the tremolo-bridges of the JP signature guitars.

I've been looking for a new guitar since my other one isn't living up to my expectations anymore. One thing I don't want though is a tremolo-bridge because I play alot of different music from alot of different bands that utilises alot of different tunings

Therefore I need a guitar which can be frequently retuned without complications with the bridge.

At first I had given up regarding the JP models but then someone told me that the bridge on those guitars weren't the same as other tremolos and that I wouldn't have problems retuning the guitar with it.

So my question (what I need help with is), is this true? Could I retune the guitar to a completely different tuning even if I've got one of the tremolo bridges that are mounted on the JP signatures?

PS: Without problems I mean without having to fiddle with springs and the back of the guitar and such.

PSS: The guitar I want is the John Petrucci 6 (mystic dream finish) or the JPX.

**Roubster** · 12-08-2010, 09:01 AM

It is still a floating tremolo which has locking tuners...very stable, but the only way to do what you want is to block the tremolo with something like a tremel-no system. Few people have done it. It can block the trem completely, dive only, or fully floating options. Hope that helps..and welcome to the forum. Hope you will get one of these awesome guitars.

Oh, and if you get one, you will want more instantly. Therefore that should cover your different tunings hehe

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**the24thfret** · 12-08-2010, 09:03 AM

No. The JP models are full-floating tremolos, just like a Floyd Rose or similar. If you adjust the tension/pitch of the strings, the bridge will compensate due to the springs in the back of the guitar. It requires time and multiple adjustments to set in any new tuning. This is just like any floating trem guitar.

You can, however, block the trem (with a wood block or some other device you invent) or use a Tremol-no. Either is a decent option, but remember that the guitar is built in floating config, and you will have to modify it in some way.

If you want a similarly capable guitar with a fixed bridge, I recommend a Silhouette or Silhouette Gold Roller.

**LegGodt** · 12-08-2010, 11:00 AM

You should also consider a Morse Standard or Y2D with a fixed bridge.

I have a Morse Standard that I tune to standard most of the time and Drop-D on the fly during live shows. I've also have tuned it to DADGAD and as low as CGCGBE.

The benefits IMO over the Petrucci are you don't have to modify the bridge for different tunings and you get more tone possibilities with the pickup configuration on a Morse.

Good Luck!!!

**Roubster** · 12-08-2010, 12:19 PM

I must agree with LegGodt on the Morse. The bridge is wonderful, and the alternate tuning can be achieved on the fly. Plus the Morse is a tone monster capable to handle some real heavy tunes

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**straycat113** · 12-08-2010, 01:16 PM

I agree with legodt and Rob that a stop tail Morse will serve you better than a JP, especially since you are playing as you stated so many types of music and either a standard Morse or Y2D which are two of the most versatile guitars in the line should should do the trick, though you may also want to checkout a Reflex also.