What is the Rhythm and Tremble switch for?

[Gsanso97]

Originally Posted by Atomic

you made an A##? wouldnt that be a B?

[rockstar232007]

Originally Posted by The Guitarist

why do people feel that after a question has been answered they need to answer it again, in the near exact same wording?

Maybe they're senile?

[4Boogie]

I have mine hooked up to one of these

[lukemacauley]

If you can't hear a difference then surely it doesn't matter. None the less, I'd go with some of Mr Truck Driver's advice, turn the amp on (and play something), no matter how crap your guitar is, you should definitely here something. If not, then maybe it's f**cked.

[mlepage]

Originally Posted by rockstar232007

Actually? That statement is both right...and wrong.

It's simple physics:

The string tention is higher at the bridge, thus producing a higher frequency, just as ther's lower string tention over the bridge pickup (closest to the center of the overall string length) produces lower frequencies, which would be true even if there were no pickups. This is WHY the pickups are wired/wound the way they are (to enhance the high/low frequencies of the vibrating strings), so even if the pickups were the same (Rhythm/Rhythm, Treble/Treble), yes, there would be a difference, but not to the effect of the standard Rhythm/Treble configuration.

Yes, that is what I intended to say: that if the pickups were identical, they'd still sound different due to position; but of course they are not identical, to balance out the sound more.

If the comments about duplicate answers were aimed at me, they're mis-aimed. I read the entire thread, I don't care about post count, and I'm just trying to be helpful. The question may have been answered, but putting it another way may help the OP, or anyone else who reads this later. Surely that's OK?

[River]

Originally Posted by mlepage

Yes, that is what I intended to say: that if the pickups were identical, they'd still sound different due to position; but of course they are not identical, to balance out the sound more.

If the comments about duplicate answers were aimed at me, they're mis-aimed. I read the entire thread, I don't care about post count, and I'm just trying to be helpful. The question may have been answered, but putting it another way may help the OP, or anyone else who reads this later. Surely that's OK?

It's fine by me.

And the string tension is not higher at the bridge. The string tension is the string tension, period. The physics involved when a string is plucked are just a wee bit more complex than that.

For a Rhythm/Treble switch to have no effect on output whatsoever would require that the switch be broken such that it did nothing to change the pickup configuration, or an accident of pickup characteristics that would be one in a billion. That's why I asked "do you have a guitar with that switch?".

[rockstar232007]

Originally Posted by River

It's fine by me.

And the string tension is not higher at the bridge. The string tension is the string tension, period. The physics involved when a string is plucked are just a wee bit more complex than that.

Your right. I was talking about string length. This is what happens when I try to multi-task! but anyway.

[Quill]

The op hasn't posted again ... niguy1? are you still out there?

If the switch doesn't seem to do anything, there could easily be something wrong. I once saw a pickup switch on a friend's cheap LP copy that had the contacts stuck together on one side and a broken lead on the other, so no matter how you fiddled with it, you only got signal from one pickup.

You could try tapping on each of the pickups with the switch in different positions to see what might be creating a signal and what might not, and it's also well worth having a look inside the switch cavity and see if anything looks corroded or broken.

[River]

Originally Posted by rockstar232007

Your right. I was talking about string length. This is what happens when I try to multi-task! but anyway.

Understand. What I think you meant (and I'm digging myself here, not dictating based on some great knowledge) is that the resistance to deflection is higher the further one picks/strums from the 12th fret - in either direction. That changes the harmonics, and the fuller, deeper, and louder sounds come from picking at the 12th. Move away from it and you lose volume and low harmonics. That's why bridge pickups are usually wound for higher output, and sometimes even greater bass response. I think.

[rockstar232007]

Originally Posted by River

Understand. What I think you meant (and I'm digging myself here, not dictating based on some great knowledge) is that the resistance to deflection is higher the further one picks/strums from the 12th fret - in either direction. That changes the harmonics, and the fuller, deeper, and louder sounds come from picking at the 12th. Move away from it and you lose volume and low harmonics. That's why bridge pickups are usually wound for higher output, and sometimes even greater bass response. I think.

Yep! That's it!

I was half asleep when I posted, so...

At least somebody around here can decipher my half-assed attemps to post usefull information!

[niguy1]

Oh ya, i would be able to ear the difference between the 2 if my amplifier wouldn't suck as much, if you want some pics of the amplifier just click on this link...
Yo, need help with buying a good Amp.
You'll know what i'm talkin about. And besides... it failed on me yesterday evening. lol

[paulygates]

Originally Posted by Quill

The op hasn't posted again ... niguy1? are you still out there?

If the switch doesn't seem to do anything, there could easily be something wrong. I once saw a pickup switch on a friend's cheap LP copy that had the contacts stuck together on one side and a broken lead on the other, so no matter how you fiddled with it, you only got signal from one pickup.

You could try tapping on each of the pickups with the switch in different positions to see what might be creating a signal and what might not, and it's also well worth having a look inside the switch cavity and see if anything looks corroded or broken.

+1 I was going to say the same thing. Then I thought better of it and quoted instead.

That "METAL" amp is laughable. Does it sound as bad as it looks?

[niguy1]

trust me, it's so full of sh*t, three of the knobs don't even work. Well, what do you expect from a 10 dollar amp.

[paulygates]

No disrespect to Chinese manufacturing but I suspect you have a Chinese amp and maybe a Chinese guitar. But you look like Chuck Norris so I should shut up!!

[niguy1]

Ya my guitar is chinese, from the Qingdao factory, sounds great just so you know, i totally recommend it. The chinese are doing are wonderful job in my opinion. Anyway, i just had my guitar lesson at school, i got to use a different amplifier and i finally heard the difference between the Rhythm and Tremble.

If Chuck Norris has 5$ and you have 5$, Chuck Norris has more money than you.
Keep that in mind.

[paulygates]

Cool. I have a Korean Epi LP. I have heard they are better.

Glad you got to hear the difference in the pickups. Good luck with getting a new amp.

There is no 'ctrl' button on Chuck Norris's computer. Chuck Norris is always in control.

[The Guitarist]

Originally Posted by kmk108

All of the above. To the OP, The rhythm direction turns on the neck pickup, and the treble turns on the bridge pickup. In between selects both.

You bastard.

[Quill]

Originally Posted by niguy1

If Chuck Norris has 5$ and you have 5$, Chuck Norris has more money than you.
Keep that in mind.

Just don't take your $5 and Chuck Norris's $5, and buy another amp like the first one - I would guess that's where the "tremble" part comes in ...

Just teasin', glad you got it sorted out. Keep saving for a good amp, it's worth it to wait and not waste your money.

... are you really in Beijing? Wow ... what's that like? I would love to see that city someday.

[niguy1]

No comment dude, if i say anything, China will probably block this site from use. It's a great place btw.

Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.
Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice.
That just shows how awesome Chuck Norris is

[Gsanso97]

Originally Posted by paulygates

There is no 'ctrl' button on Chuck Norris's computer. Chuck Norris is always in control.

When he goes to burger king and orders a big mac, he gets 1

[River]

Originally Posted by Gsanso97

When he goes to burger king and orders a big mac, he gets 1

That'd be funny with "1" spelled out.

[geochem1st]

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of course, Chuck Norris.

[MorePau1]

Originally Posted by niguy1

No comment dude, if i say anything, China will probably block this site from use. It's a great place btw.

Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.
Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice.
That just shows how awesome Chuck Norris is

Is it true that the chinese will work for 10 cents an hour?
I will pay them 20 cents an hour to come work for me in the US.
O wait, thats illegal...

[niguy1]

no comment.
Has anyone seen that movie.... the one where the meaning of life is 42, well, let me tell you something, if the meaning of life is 42 then 24 is the meaning of Chuck Norris. (Just invented)

[dave]

Originally Posted by niguy1

no comment.
Has anyone seen that movie.... the one where the meaning of life is 42, well, let me tell you something, if the meaning of life is 42 then 24 is the meaning of Chuck Norris. (Just invented)

OK. I like Chuck Norris. You like Chuck Norris. We get it.

[niguy1]

K, I will stop, i just wanted to show you how awesome Chuck Norris is.

[-=[Shifty]=-]

Originally Posted by niguy1

No comment dude, if i say anything, China will probably block this site from use....

Now, that would be an idea.
Do you know how I can contact Wen Jiabao?

[rockstar232007]

Originally Posted by niguy1

K, I will stop, i just wanted to show you how awesome Chuck Norris is.

There's a switch if I've ever seen one!

Our Martial Arts hero is Bruce Lee, and China's is Chuck Norris?

He MUST be AWESOME! J/K He really is!

[davebag89]

Originally Posted by snaredrum

i must have one. in cream though. anyone know where i could get one made?

Snare, if you get one, get me one too, I need one :P