Really nice, Gahr.
As for use, I've gotten rather used to mine. When you use it, you don't want to move the bar so much that you actually see the strings move across the bridge. I barely have to move the bar to get the effect I want. You're really just very slightly altering the tension on the strings. It doesn't take much to get a nice shimmer. I'm sure that if the strings were examined under magnification you would see them move across the saddles. But, with the naked eye, you really shouldn't see them drag across the saddles. If you've never used a vibrato, it will take awhile to develop the feel for it.
As for lubricant, I make my own. I mix a slurry out of teflon oil and graphite powder. I apply it to the nut slots and the saddle grooves with a toothpick.
Also, as a long-time vibrato user with Bigsby and now with a Maestro, I'll just point out that the tuning stability is better after the strings are done stretching...I mean, really done stretching. It will take longer to get to that point than with just a stop tail.
As for use, I've gotten rather used to mine. When you use it, you don't want to move the bar so much that you actually see the strings move across the bridge. I barely have to move the bar to get the effect I want. You're really just very slightly altering the tension on the strings. It doesn't take much to get a nice shimmer. I'm sure that if the strings were examined under magnification you would see them move across the saddles. But, with the naked eye, you really shouldn't see them drag across the saddles. If you've never used a vibrato, it will take awhile to develop the feel for it.
As for lubricant, I make my own. I mix a slurry out of teflon oil and graphite powder. I apply it to the nut slots and the saddle grooves with a toothpick.
Also, as a long-time vibrato user with Bigsby and now with a Maestro, I'll just point out that the tuning stability is better after the strings are done stretching...I mean, really done stretching. It will take longer to get to that point than with just a stop tail.
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I love the combination of binding and dot inlays, that is just about the only thing I think would have made my Special look even better. I don't mind the faded finish, it makes the guitar look like a workhorse, without it having been molested by a fake relic job.