Thank you very much! Obvious differences! Brass is warmer a bit, steel has some pronounced highs. So actually, one can adjust the guitar timbre sufficiently. 👍
@DaveViner10 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad it was helpful.
@DTGuitarTech Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. You’ve just saved me about £35-£40 as it’s obvious to me that the differences are negligible. Even if there is a difference, the slightest tweak on a tone knob would tune it out. Good video - very thorough.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Agreed mate, the difference through an amp is there, but it is quite small. As I've said in other comments, I do like the physical weight the brass block added to the instrument, so it stayed in it but other than that, eq tweaking is the cheapest option!
@DTGuitarTech Жыл бұрын
@@DaveViner Good to do these things though. Bust the myths!
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Exactly why I did the comparison in the first place! There's a lot of contradicting info about it all.
@DTGuitarTech Жыл бұрын
@@DaveViner One of my favourites is “strip the finish off to let the wood breathe. It sounds better” 😀
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Oh man, don't get me started! Like acoustically, maybe, but I don't think an electrical signal cares about what sort of paint is used on the guitars body.
@johnnyscoolstuff8427Ай бұрын
thank you so much. I really appreciate this. I have a standard strap and I broke off the trim arm inside the block so I want to get a new block and I’ve always wanted to try brass.
@DaveVinerАй бұрын
Thank you for the kind words 🙏
@BadMotivator66 Жыл бұрын
i think the zinc sounds the most flat or dull, the steel sounds colder and snappier, whereas the brass has an extended low end as well as more attack (similar to the steel, just rolled off zing). I have found changing blocks makes a difference to me. the note or response feels stronger and the clarity feels better too. i can't complain at all. The guitars are at least more satisfying and easier to play.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
The feel is a big part of it tbh. I like the weight the brass adds to the instrument as a whole, and, in turn, i like the way the instrument feels with that extra weight, so I enjoy playing it more.
@kennyleejohnson52539 ай бұрын
Great comparison. Been looking at the brass block for a Squier build. Definitely the one I’m going with.
@DaveViner9 ай бұрын
Thanks man, glad this video was helpful. Hope the build goes well!
@perothing Жыл бұрын
I've got an early 70's Japanese Rokkoman-strat with the thickest tremblock I've ever seen; it's a 17-millimeter thick steel block! Normal ones measure approx 12mm. Unfortunately, it won't fit in the cavity of my newer strat-alikes.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
That's not a tremblock that's a trembrick
@timnewman1172 Жыл бұрын
I have owned a Squier II Strat forever and it had a brass bridge on it when I got it... My Fender "partscaster" Strat has the thin zinc block which is exactly how it sounds!
@nwilt7114 Жыл бұрын
To be honest, I like the zinc. Sure it's slightly brittle compared to the other two but seems to sound a fair amount cleaner. The other two sound warmer, but In a mix, the bass guitar with any distortion would probably mask that extra slight low end you get anyway.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
It's all subjective, in a mix or a live setting is anyone going to know the difference? Absolutely not.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
@@GCKelloch Great insight! Thank you.
@GCKelloch Жыл бұрын
"Zinc" is just a misleading industry term for pot metal. It's tin with ground scrap metal added. It's soft and weak, but somewhat dense. The reason it may sound brittle is because it absorbs more lows and highs than the others, leaving the harsh 3-3.5kHz to stick out more. The Stainless Steel has the most high end extension because it's the hardest alloy; usually containing Chromium and/or Silicon (glass). It should have as much bass as the Brass, but it might be the way the stronger high-end compresses the guitar amp sound as well as the psychoacoustic effect on the brain. It sounds a bit "stiff" compared to the Brass. The Brass does seem to have the strongest bass, but it could just be less high-end. It has better highs than the Zinc, but just more of a rounded high-end than the Steel. I also like it best.
@curtrod Жыл бұрын
me too
@randallpadilla29252 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU IMMENSELY FOR THIS WELL MADE VIDEO. Sincerely, because reading about what something may or may not sound like is akin to describing what color someone is to a from birth blind person- Good luck 👍🏼 Thank you, much appreciated
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome dude
@randallpadilla29252 жыл бұрын
I'm actually going to share this on my personal Facebook page and encourage other musicians to subscribe to your page and then follow you- that's how much of a good job you did on this video. You saved a lot of time for a lot of people. Do you have any idea what revenue that would have to be spent if each one of us would go buy a tungsten block, go buy a brass block, go buy all these different blocks and install them and listen... take it completely apart all over again and put it back together all over again and listen again... and then take it completely apart again piece by piece and painstakingly put it back together again for the third time and listen- and mind you, that's not just cockin the old head for a listen- NO. That's a whole other self-generating octopus arm nightmare aspect of this whole scenario is you get the video all this.. that means, you got to set up the tripod, get it all focused, make sure your frame it all, theres lighting, and then.. there's More!...now you got to edit all the audio, make sure it's right.. that morphsv into video editor/Directing.. which turns into Produce it.. it just keeps regenerating and turns into this Hydra- that's just one aspect of what it took to make this video. This Man is a Saint. Joe Listener and the horde of disease minded "Have- never- produced-anyfuckingthing" beraters/haters/idiots are completely clueless and don't see what you have to go through, the odyssey you went through so others wouldn't have to.. you have any idea how much time you've saved humanity and future generations!@?? You're a Saint way cool, thank you Time is really the only commodity that we don't really get back and I appreciate that you've helped humanity
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words man, the reason I wanted to do this originally was because i wanted to see if there was anything to the whole 'tone block' thing rather than just reading peoples opinions. They make a difference but it is only a small amount and more acoustically, once you're playing with lots of gain it is none existent. I do like the brass myself purely because it adds a bit of weight to the guitar!
@Baikal672 жыл бұрын
Man, great thanks for this short but extremely informative video! It makes me to complete my own desicion what i am searching this moment! Cool vid! Best wishes!
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words.
@rocknrollmouseuk Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, a good comparission. One question, I don't think you mentioned in the video, and I haven't seen in the comments (if I've missed the same question, I appologise); how did you have your bridge set for the tests please - locked hard to the body, touching the body, or floating?
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
It was flush against the body
@poetonstrings Жыл бұрын
Perfekt! The BEST video on YT about this matter!
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words
@JacobPetrossian Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparisons! Really informative.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@soilsample14 сағат бұрын
So ive got a 32mm Nickel-plated brass block, that comes stock with the Schaller 1302 "vintage" tremolo I dont want to change the fundamental sound or feel of the guitar because its perfect, but i do want to add a little weight to the cavity for balance. So i ordered a 37mm replacement block from schaller. So before i go taking it apart. My question is: Do you think it will fundamentally change anything about how the arm feels? If so, would i expect more or less perceived arm tension? Im no physicist, so i keep theorycrafting if a longer block would give you more leverage, or if that only has to do with bar length, maybe a shorter block has less perceived tension because of it being tighter to the pivot point. I just dont know either way. I need a scientist. It also theoretically changes the angle of the springs, which i dont believe I've heard anyone address. I guess im overthinking it. Just dont want to ruin a good thing, ya know? Sure, i could change it if i dont like it, but if you could just talk me out of performing the work, that's cool.
@DougHinVA Жыл бұрын
what are the costs of the 3 tremolo blocks? The zinc one is stock and comes with the guitar.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
The blocks are around £20-25 each.
@joecaner Жыл бұрын
There are differences between the the sound samples, and the zinc sustain block may sound more brittle, but the brittleness that's a concern is the brittleness of the material. The zinc sustain block that's currently in my 90's vintage Squier Strat looks very much like the one in the video and it is cracking where the thin section meets the base. Not good!
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Time to replace!!
@joecaner Жыл бұрын
@@DaveViner Definitely! I'm comparing options now. I'm not loving brass. Heavy metal but not in a good way.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Either of the choices will work or just replace with another zinc if you're not too fussed about the added weight you would get from the steel.
@Dave-nh8iv2 жыл бұрын
I recently replaced a stock Fender Strat vibrato with a Wilkinson. I can't say that I've noticed a difference between steel and zinc. But the construction is different anyway as the Wilkinson has block locking saddles and an independent whammy bar, both of which are supposed to transfer more energy form the strings into guitar. I guess that may compensate for not having a steel or brass block. It would be interesting to change the block to brass but Wilkinson is non standard so don't know where to get a compatible brass block from. :/ Ideas?
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
I'll see what i can find for you
@MyAmpTurnsUpTo11 Жыл бұрын
I've seen Musiclily do a Wilkinson brass replacement block when browsing Amazon
@tlkshowhst Жыл бұрын
Agreed, the brass sounds the fullest.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@tpike32Ай бұрын
Would anybody even notice if it was to judged by ears only ?? And no words telling us which one is used,?
@DaveVinerАй бұрын
Blind test? Possibly, maybe I'll cut a blind test version into a short and see what people think!
@RodrigoSilva-zi6xk Жыл бұрын
man how to buy these pads to go to Brazil I really enjoyed the sound these pads are standard fender standart Mexico friend ?? 🇧🇷🇧🇷🎸
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Amazon is your best bet
@Tonetwisters2 жыл бұрын
I changed 'em out in two Stratos using cold rolled steel, and the sound was improved by leaps and bounds!
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
Cool, glad you found it worthwile!
@whiskeytangofoxtrot9403 Жыл бұрын
listening to this that is the conslusion I came to, mild steel.
@LarryJohnson-xt1ep Жыл бұрын
Was wondering about the sound?? The steel sounds much better then Zinc. Thanks so much for popping up with this. Made my day.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, glad it was helpful
@ramencurry667211 ай бұрын
They all sounded good in their own way. It’s like do you like steak, lamb or buffalo?
@Doggieman11115 ай бұрын
Thank you for this informative video
@DaveViner5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@davidledford3522 Жыл бұрын
I just put the music lilly brass block and bridge on my late 80s squire strat the guitar sounds much fuller and warmer now
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Good to hear!
@hadleymanmusic Жыл бұрын
Msn im wantin a big brass for stock trem. I notice the blocks for floyds they short of the bar goin in the block
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
There's different shapes and sizes available from Floyd Rose depending on your guitar's route.
@SiriusJay Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I have a Question. I want to get more sustain when I do harmonics playing. so, Which do you recommend between Steel and Brass?
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
More mass appears to sustain longer so I would go for the brass
@jonathanoakley88 Жыл бұрын
the all.sound similar but the brass seems to ne touch more warm sounding. Steel has a little more top end. Very suble differences either way. Cool video!
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Thanks, mate, I agree. There's a small difference, but realistically, tiny eq tweaks will achieve the same thing. I've said it in other replies, but I like the brass for the weight it added to the guitar, just it weighing a bit more makes it feel nice in my hands lol.
@iBoss8182 ай бұрын
I don't know, I didn't really hear a big difference on the plugged-in tones. On the acoustic sounds, there was a clear difference in tone, but you don't really play electric guitars acoustically. Either way, this is a very well-done video, very thorough work.
@DaveViner2 ай бұрын
Yeah the differences are very minor under gain. They are there acoustically but once your through an amp, with drive and effects, the differences are so small.
@ramencurry667210 күн бұрын
Personally I think a bigger difference is the type of compressor pedals you use. I have a collection of different compressor pedals and they all bring out different frequencies
@youztuber5000 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the vid, I've seen WOOD tremolo blocks out there, too, and there were many exotics like ebony, zebrawood, padauk, purple heart, etc. 😄 Seemed a bit silly but at the same time would be fun to play around with.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Wood!? Wow, that's wild. I've seen Stone ones and Tungsten too.
@youztuber5000 Жыл бұрын
@@DaveViner Now that's rock and metal 🤘
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
I see what you did there 😏
@tednjessdamman70893 ай бұрын
Yeah there is even a company that makes synthetic marble trem blocks.
@DaveViner3 ай бұрын
Synthetic marble, that's wild lol
@perry5213 ай бұрын
*It will be useless to change the block if the first to receive the vibration of the rope is the saddle, so if you change the block also think about changing a good quality saddle.*
@DaveViner3 ай бұрын
The purpose of this video was really to see what effect the block makes.
@chriswilson80622 жыл бұрын
I've used callaham, zinc, std fender and brass blocks and to be honest I found them all much the same
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
Ah i remember reading so much about the Callaham blocks, they had this mythical status amongst tone hunters (and snobs).
@chriswilson80622 жыл бұрын
@@DaveViner don't get me wrong, callaham are great blocks, well designed, especially the arm hole design and they're made very well but they aren't going to massively change your tone. They're just a very well designed block. Anyone who says it significantly changed their tone are suffering from confirmation bias.
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
Oh i agree 100%, they look like really well designed parts! I believe a guitar is a sum of it's parts and once it's all run through an amp, effects, speakers etc etc the differences in parts are negligible. It's part of the reason I bought a brass block and did my original video (brass vs zinc), I wanted to hear for myself if there was something to or not, completely unbiased and with nothing to gain except knowledge.
@RodrigoSilva-zi6xk Жыл бұрын
Did you like the sound of brass or steel better ??🇺🇸🎸
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
@@RodrigoSilva-zi6xk I liked the Brass more personally.
@pupmusic22812 жыл бұрын
Zinc and brass for me. Thanks for this vid
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome dude
@dukenukembubblegum73112 жыл бұрын
Cleans kinda more my thing, and I just think that brass block edged out the steel slightly. Thanks, fairly cheap upgrade why not give it a go
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
I agree, its a decent upgrade for not a lot of money (especially when you compare the price some other manufacturers!).
@Dman21619 күн бұрын
zinc is more deadened.. brass has more sustain then zinc and its a bit warmer and steel is more ringy with more sustain
@anselmountain6884 Жыл бұрын
in terms of sound engineering , the zinc gives a dynamic sound , so you are free in creating the sound desired , therefore if someone into experimentalism or finger picking and they want to have the free well to shape the sound , the zinc will do the job , the other two , the steel and brass are two kind of compression , despite they look fancy its not about quality but about type of sound achievement , so anyone not satisfied from the compression in pedals and need a mechanic compression , the steel and brass are the way to go.
@treishtrei Жыл бұрын
Yes, agreed.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Good way of looking at it
@curtrod Жыл бұрын
👍
@GCKelloch8 ай бұрын
The Steel should actually damp the least. "Zinc" alloy (pot metal) is made by adding zinc powder and scrape metals to tin. All the additives don't neccessaily melt to bond together at the low liquid tin temperature, but are just held together by the tin. It weighs less and is weaker and softer than Steel, thereby acting more as sprung mass to damp more string energy.
@Musiclily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video ~ Love it. - Nina 😊
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
Anytime!!
@Musiclily2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveViner We have shared it on our facebook page. - Nina 🙂
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@SirShadeSquamous2 жыл бұрын
The steel and brass made a difference, even on the hi gain there is a difference. I'd love to hear some pinch harmonic, open string harmonics, even some sustained note comparison.
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
Yes, its small but it's definitely there (acoustically its a lot more noticeable).
@MrKhearastic Жыл бұрын
love the brass.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Me too
@qua77719 ай бұрын
In this example, I liked the brass too.
@literal_lee3 ай бұрын
So resting your hand on the trem would change the sound of the guitar too, right? Sorry, but I call BS. What's the physics behind this, please ?
@DaveViner3 ай бұрын
This is why I did my initial comparison video (see zinc vs. brass) as I wanted to hear with my own ears. Off the 'success' of that initial video, I was sent 2 blocks to demo for Musiclily who didn't give me a script to follow they just wanted me to make a video showing off the blocks and packaging and to do a demo. For the most part, the tonal changes are minimal at best and will be negligible in any kind of real-world situation. I like the extra weight the blocks provided to the instrument, which I why I personally like the brass. Do the trem blocks change the tone? In this users experience, no, not really. ✌️
@literal_lee3 ай бұрын
@@DaveViner Fair enough and great reply. Thank you. 👍🏻😎
@jarizz8072 Жыл бұрын
Nice video! Really well don.e
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment
@verycrankyperson Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave!
@davidmurray91939 ай бұрын
Think its more the cheap blocks after a few years degrade and break, a titanium, steel and brass will last longer than your self, if there is change (only slightly) its more in the sustain and harmonics I think, im of the school of Glenn Fricker if you want to change tone on an electric guitar then change your cab speakers....but thats just my opinion, if i do change the block on some of my guitars i use the brass and i tend to use brass saddles too
@DaveViner9 ай бұрын
Agreed, man. If you're looking for drastic tone changes changing the block is not the way to go!
@tm1180 Жыл бұрын
I find it contradictory that most fender players claim a lightweight body has more resonance & better tone, then claim that the heavy trem block creates more resonance & better tone?? Maybe we should be asking a physicist, or an ENT Dr. after all if we're going to micromanage this correctly, no two sets of ears hear exactly the same either
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
The whole thing is completely subjective imo. When it comes to 'tone', one man's trash is another man's treasure. I've spent way too much time and money on things to 'enhance my tone', and at first, i thought my purchases made a huge difference, but then after a while, I realised that a lot of it is just marketing bullshit and I've been duped. Obvious things like changing a single coil to a humbucker, sure, but changing blocks or saddle material, etc. I personally don't see much point other than for function and aesthetic. I love the electric guitar and still enjoy reading about all the new pickups, gizmos, and gadgets, but I take everything with a tablespoon of salt now.
@grimora-dg3vq8 ай бұрын
@@DaveViner Agreed except for the saddles part. In sound difference, little to none, in that vein I agree. "Life" of strings though, yes significant difference. As you stated though "tone". Most of the rest IS all marketing ploy!
@PajeetAldurka4 ай бұрын
why didnt you do dive bombs or squeals to test tuning stability? isn't that another reason why people swap them?
@DaveViner4 ай бұрын
It's more or a tone thing.
@SlavJerry3 ай бұрын
I don't think sustain block affects tuning stability, that would be the tremolo contact points, springs, and nut
@dancotterman12678 ай бұрын
Steel has more pronounced highs, over other two. Brass is in the middle. I don't like the pot metal as much. So it's between the steel and brass for me. Not 100% sure which though.
@DaveViner8 ай бұрын
There's not a lot in it. Brass is 'warm and full', Steel is 'bright and full'.'
@pochron1105 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the experiment! The differences in attack and EQ seem quite audible but very gentle. I wouldn't have a preference which is better though. If, say, Gotoh charges $30 extra for stainless (compared to zinc), I'd much rather spend that on a couple coffees downtown or whatever and have a great day. 😉
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, I would say it's an 'upgrade' if you can afford it and want to opposed to a 'life changing, must-have tone enhancer' .
@ADHDSophia Жыл бұрын
How are you dude?
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Tired
@MarcStratocaster79 Жыл бұрын
Good job
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@stevekirkby6570 Жыл бұрын
Yea, the biggest change was up to the steel... but sure, I liked the brass the best :)
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
I like the brass too, the extra weight is nice imo
@freshmusicinc94082 жыл бұрын
Очень полезное видео, большое спасибо.👍
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome dude
@robertyboberty Жыл бұрын
I've got a brass Musiclily block coming for a PRS S2. The guitar is lightweight has that 'hollow' sound you describe. I think the extra mass will help a little bit. I'll probably put a fixed resistor across the vol pot too and lower the load on the pickups a smidge. Not that it is bad sounding at all, just not quite what I want from it rn
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
I like the weight the brass added to the instrument I'm sure you'll dig it too
@robertyboberty Жыл бұрын
@@DaveViner sweet. Thanks for the video
@thysdreyer6886 Жыл бұрын
To be honest I thought this was all BS , however if you listen to the cleans there is a huge difference between Zinc and Brass.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
I was the same, which I why I wanted to do the comparison.
@ironrupik2 жыл бұрын
This video convinced me to go steel. The brass had too much overtones for me.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your block of steel
@chriswilson80622 жыл бұрын
5:34 6:00 6:24
@chriswilson80622 жыл бұрын
I actually prefer the zinc block when comparing these
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
There's not a huge amount in it, each adds a little spice. No one is better than the other really.
@chriswilson80622 жыл бұрын
@@DaveViner there's very little indeed. Added to a mix, you'd never be able to tell the difference
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
@@chriswilson8062yes, i sgree! Its more of a feel thing (the added mass literally adding weight to the instrument). The tone shift is very minor. In a mix or live no one will notice!
@andresfures11 ай бұрын
Zinc the best Sustain bass, brass best sustain bright, steel is more middle..
@DaveViner10 ай бұрын
Everyone has their preference
@themodsify Жыл бұрын
I wonder what quartz block would sound like. 🤔
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
The best blocks are made of Unobtainium.
@themodsify Жыл бұрын
@DaveViner I don't doubt it. I've looked everywhere for some but I can't seem to find any. 🤔
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Keep searching!
@TranceEnd2024 Жыл бұрын
@@DaveViner yes, although I find the particular sound I'm seeking very unobtainable...😀
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Unobtainium is the answer!
@curtrod Жыл бұрын
zinc sounds best to me
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
There's a lot of love for all the blocks, different strokes and all that.
@Snek03 Жыл бұрын
Is it just me or did the original zinc block sound better?
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
It's all subjective, my man. If you like the Zinc best it's all good.
@curtrod Жыл бұрын
yeah
@RICO_SUAVE218 ай бұрын
I like the zinc block much better too and the brass 2nd best… the steel just didn’t sound right especially distorted
@ramencurry66728 ай бұрын
One block may sound better than the other but in a song mix it may be impossible to tell the difference
@nutsack-19046 ай бұрын
Just you lol
@KhainuiPennum6 ай бұрын
I couldn’t hear the different.
@DaveViner5 ай бұрын
It is very subtle.
@SamuraiBud Жыл бұрын
zinc it warmer
@Elsolocup Жыл бұрын
Zinc sounds like you touched the setting somewhere
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
Everything was the same (even the strings!).
@ohvnaq2 жыл бұрын
i can't hear any difference. is anyone like me? i'm listening with rather cheap headphones. anyway, great vid, thank you!!
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
Even with great headphones the difference is minor! Acoustically the Brass has more harmonic overtones, the steel is a bit brighter but not harsg and the zinc is a brighter but harsher.
@curtrod Жыл бұрын
I can clearly hear that the three are different
@mr.timebombman2230 Жыл бұрын
I prefer stone blocks
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
When I have more expendable money, I will try one out. Get a wooden one, too..
@hustlinc3540 Жыл бұрын
I found that the biggest change you can make with a cheap strat trem is to change the saddles from zinc to steel.
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
I did change saddles on one guitar but didn't really notice a sound change, but I didn't do a direct comparison like i did here
@alexhuevera9392 жыл бұрын
placebo
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
There's a change for sure but is it some life changing, magic 'tone' enhancing change? Definitely not.
@juliusmaximus7532 жыл бұрын
Either you buy a good headset or you get your ears fixed.
@curtrod Жыл бұрын
nope
@curtrod Жыл бұрын
@juliusmaximus753 yep
@monmac1165 Жыл бұрын
No significant diference....its the pickups that matter....save your money
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
I would say it's the EQ that makes the biggest difference. All the parts have some tiny effect on the sound, but you could just make little eq tweaks to get the same result. The thing I liked most about the block change was the weight difference the brass one made to the guitar. Regarding pickups, unless you're changing from a single coil to a humbucker or want Actives over passives, etc, just tweak the EQ. That's the best money saver.
@robertstan23494 ай бұрын
zinc. it's richer w/more lower mids. who woulda thought
@DaveViner4 ай бұрын
It's interesting how people interpret the differences between the materials. Thanks for watching.
@camartinez6 Жыл бұрын
you sucked all the tone from the guitar... omg... with zinc it sounded more musical...
@ronnieparfait Жыл бұрын
How do you know he didn’t keep the zinc in the guitar? It’s a comparison video, he compared all three and did a great job doing so. 🤘🏼✌🏼
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
I went for brass because I liked the weight it added to the guitar
@curtrod Жыл бұрын
fo sho
@MaiMusicph11 ай бұрын
Brass sounds expensive 😊
@DaveViner11 ай бұрын
That's one way to describe it
@Kntz2 жыл бұрын
7:38
@Kntz2 жыл бұрын
7:48
@HanlonRazor2 жыл бұрын
Both the steel and the brass gave it a more full sound clean and unplugged. With gain the difference wasn’t as apparent. My tone for Strats is mostly clean, edge of breakup, or a little overdrive. I can tell a difference when using steel or brass blocks then. If I really fry the signal with distortion or fuzz they are close to even. I like the way the full steel/brass blocks sound. The difference matters to me, but I doubt highly that anyone else notices. I know the audience neither knows nor cares.
@DaveViner2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree.
@CocoKoi321 Жыл бұрын
People are downright dumb I've said in groups on fb that the block isn't most important thing jn the world and get laughed at, if you have a quality steel one already and simply replace the SADDLES THO Yes you'll find difference between let's say prs with steel vs brass saddles but the block? NOOOO
@DaveViner Жыл бұрын
I changed to brass saddles on a strat and didn't notice much, BUT I didn't do ant recording to compare, so I can't comment.
@curtrod Жыл бұрын
except the differences in sound here are clear and apparent
@davidmurray91939 ай бұрын
Oh yeah f#@king cool flag 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@donavonmacallister3101 Жыл бұрын
Well i use whatever kurt Cobain was using and that is a zinc block my friend 😊