how do i use a how to work a tremolo i got it with my fender squier strat?

Answer 1

theres a real science to understanding how that thing responds to your actions.

first off, if you look at the plate on the back of the guitar, you should be able to see some springs inside the body. those are the springs that hold the trems system in place. lets imagine that theres no strings on the guitar. when you put the thickest one on, and tighten it to pitch, the springs are going to stretch a little bit, and your trem moves just a pinch. after you've tightened it, your string is now tuned and the trem system has moved a little bit.

then, you put the next one on and tighten it, so the springs move again. because they'e moving again, that string you already had on is not tuned any longer, so you'll need to go back and fix it. this process repeats with each string you put on the guitar. with most strat style guitars, you need to go back and retune the whole guitar a few times to get it to stay in tune. thats normal, nothing wrong with the guitar or how you're doing, its just the nature of strat type guitars.

a big part of keeping the guitar tuned is to stretch your strings. once they're tuned, just grab the string and give it a slow but firm tug away from the fretboard, and do this up and down the neck. once you're done, the string will be a much lower pitch than normal. tune it back up, then repeat the process, and usually by the third time or so you've done that, it wont drop in pitch any more (or very little). your string is now stretched.

lastly, learn how the guitar responds to that thing when it moves. it might act differently if you use it when you're holding down a single note, verses holding down 3 or more. also, if you're playing an open string, theres a slightly better chance you wont go back in tune. some trem systems (like my old strat that i love) go back in tune a little bit better if i give it a slight tug up after i've used the bar.

get to know your guitar, and maybe head to the local music store and talk to the guy there about it. dont be afraid to ask questions.

Answer 2

it screws in at the bridge.play a note or chord then "work" tremolo by pressing down on it and then releasing pressure

Answer 3

call up a pro at guitar center!