Drop tuning device?

[kevdog]

Can anyone identify what this device is on this Petrucci? I assume its some sort of drop-d tuning device?

 

[Jason2112]

Yep, it instantly drops the low E to D.

 

[lumberjack]

It's a Hipshot Guitar Extender. Here's a link if interested.

Hipshot Guitar Extender Keys at Stewart-MacDonald

Scott

 

[kevdog]

Cool, thanks guys.

 

[threeminutesboy]

and Am I right to assume that you are loosing the locking tuner feature ?

 

[kevdog]

and Am I right to assume that you are loosing the locking tuner feature ?

This isn't my guitar, just saw the pic online and wondered what the device was.

 

[Spudmurphy]

and Am I right to assume that you are loosing the locking tuner feature ?

That certainly appears to be the case.

 

[Jason2112]

and Am I right to assume that you are loosing the locking tuner feature ?

Yes, which is the only thing that makes me hesitant about getting one, though I may just do it anyway....

 

[threeminutesboy]

Ok thanks, yep might be interesting to try but on the other hand I hardly switch from drop to D to normal within the same song

 

[pjc812]

That would jack up the floating equilibrium too. If you're going to do that you'll want to somehow block the bridge either with a Tremel-No or the tried and true hardwood block (TM).

 

[Lou]

That would jack up the floating equilibrium too. If you're going to do that you'll want to somehow block the bridge either with a Tremel-No or the tried and true hardwood block (TM).

+1

That mod is just gonna mess up your tuning.

 

[Sub1 Zero]

That would jack up the floating equilibrium too. If you're going to do that you'll want to somehow block the bridge either with a Tremel-No or the tried and true hardwood block (TM).

I was thinking the same. Stick to hardtails for gadgets like these.