I only put them on if the string pops out of the nut as you have already mentioned.
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Are String Trees Necessary???
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OP
So far, I can't make then pop off even with extreme tremolo use and backpicking...
Cadorman
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And does it sound normal?
OP
Yes Sir. Sounds very good.
Cadorman
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Then it would seem that you don't need string trees.
chilipeppermaniac
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Strats without string tree
I see that PGS offer these custom Strats that are exclusive to PGS. I note that the tuners are designed to create straight string pull without the need for a string tree. From a basic engineering point of view this seems to make a lot of sense and I don't know why the idea isn't more widespread. ...
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chilipeppermaniac
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American Strats have had staggered tuners for years, though Fender has kept the string trees. The EJ Strat has a slightly thinner headstock designed to create enough downward pull such that it doesn't require string trees
Fender strat plus and ultra guitars do not have string trees.
You can order angled headstock strat necks from Warmoth. They eliminate the need for string trees.
Warmoth Custom Guitar Parts - Modern Tiltback Strat Neck
Fender strat plus and ultra guitars do not have string trees.
You can order angled headstock strat necks from Warmoth. They eliminate the need for string trees.
Warmoth Custom Guitar Parts - Modern Tiltback Strat Neck
OP
Found no need as of yet for trees on this guitar. However, it has a tendency to continually go sharp under all conditions.
No 'plink' in the nut and it will "creep up" to sharp even if you are not using the tremolo. Neck relief remains unchanged.
Most likely, need to smooth the Graph Tech Tusq XL nut slots a bit.
No 'plink' in the nut and it will "creep up" to sharp even if you are not using the tremolo. Neck relief remains unchanged.
Most likely, need to smooth the Graph Tech Tusq XL nut slots a bit.
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chilipeppermaniac
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Go lightly and use lube after. Are your tuners staggered? Headstock has steeper angle than most Strats so this yields sufficient tension in nut? Usual explanation why some need Trees others do not.
OP
Vintage tuners are really short. It's got a lot of string angle...