What is the Rhythm and Tremble switch for?

niguy1 · 11-01-2009, 09:04 PM

Lol, sorry, noobie question, first of all, i don't even know what Rhythm and Tremble mean, well i know the dictionary definition of Rhythm, but i just can't seem to get the difference between the 2. Is there a difference of sound between them, or something else???? Well, i have a horrible little amp soooooooo, i can't figure it out by my-self, lol. Thanks in advance.

brianugly · 11-01-2009, 09:09 PM

The Rhythm switch chooses the neck pickup, and the treble selects the bridge pickup. The middle selects both of the pickups at once. I hope that helps...The rhythm pickup is usually deeper, the bridge is more crisp and brighter.

zeppelin101 · 11-01-2009, 09:09 PM

Rhythm is the neck pickup and Treble selects the bridge pickup

Atomic · 11-01-2009, 09:10 PM

the rhythm side selects the neck pickup and the tremble switch makes the guitar shake up and down. try it.

zeppelin101 · 11-01-2009, 09:10 PM

damn brian ya beat me to it!

Oh and noob questions are better than pointless threads so its all good!

brianugly · 11-01-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

the rhythm side selects the neck pickup and the tremble switch makes the guitar shake up and down. try it.

Lol you couldn't resist could you.

Tremble switch.

Sirzach · 11-01-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

the rhythm side selects the neck pickup and the tremble switch makes the guitar shake up and down. try it.

LOL. I didnt notice that until now.

Pretty much what everyone says. Rhythm is that deep soloing sound. While treble is a crisper sound, probably not used for solos because it will really hurt your ears past the 12th fret on the high e.

brianugly · 11-01-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirzach

LOL. I didnt notice that until now.

Pretty much what everyone says. Rhythm is that deep soloing sound. While treble is a crisper sound, probably not used for solos because it will really hurt your ears past the 12th fret on the high e.

Actually a lot of solos are done with the bridge pickup. Sometimes the pickup selector is even entitled Lead.

zeppelin101 · 11-01-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirzach

LOL. I didnt notice that until now.

Pretty much what everyone says. Rhythm is that deep soloing sound. While treble is a crisper sound, probably not used for solos because it will really hurt your ears past the 12th fret on the high e.

I wouldnt agree with that it depends on the application and how much high end you have on your amp. Way too many people have a way too scooped sound on their amps so that will happen but I think The bridge on the right settings is perfect for soloing

brianugly · 11-01-2009, 09:21 PM

Maybe Slash uses the neck pup on solos, but not everyone. Depends on the player!

leftyguitarman · 11-01-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirzach

Rhythm is that deep soloing sound. While treble is a crisper sound, probably not used for solos because it will really hurt your ears past the 12th fret on the high e.

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rockstar232007 · 11-01-2009, 11:38 PM

I think think the OP is referring to what exactly "Rhythm" and "Treble" means in general.

The Rythym (neck) pickup is wound with less wire so it produces a much lower/more mellow sound, and is usually used to accentuate chords, while the Treble (bridge) pickup is wound hotter (more wire = higher output), and is usually used for soloing due to it's clear/defined sound. When you put them together, you get the best of both worlds. Hope this helps.

SiriusAbbott · 11-01-2009, 11:56 PM

here...i fixed it for you

mlepage · 11-02-2009, 12:19 AM

Even if the pickups were exactly the same, they'd sound different just due to their positions. Try it even when not plugged into an amp: strum over the bridge pickup then the neck pickup. It should sound "crisper" for the bridge, "mellower" for the neck.

Just think of it as a pickup selector switch. I actually removed my rhythm/tremble ring, so I just have the switch with no words.

rockstar232007 · 11-02-2009, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlepage

Even if the pickups were exactly the same, they'd sound different just due to their positions. Try it even when not plugged into an amp: strum over the bridge pickup then the neck pickup. It should sound "crisper" for the bridge, "mellower" for the neck.

Just think of it as a pickup selector switch. I actually removed my rhythm/tremble ring, so I just have the switch with no words.

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.

DustyFloor · 11-02-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiriusAbbott

here...i fixed it for you

The Guitarist · 11-02-2009, 12:18 PM

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

andy007 · 11-02-2009, 02:06 PM

I'll tell you why Guitarist... because a lot of people read the first post in the thread and stop reading and post an answer. They don't even know it was answered already. Does that answer your question?

It's all good!

brianugly · 11-02-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

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?

Jealousy. Or the need to have their words on the page. Who knows.

The Guitarist · 11-02-2009, 02:49 PM

I see... You are all insane...

snaredrum · 11-02-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiriusAbbott

here...i fixed it for you

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

standard man · 11-02-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

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?

Mabe post count?

River · 11-02-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niguy1

Lol, sorry, noobie question, first of all, i don't even know what Rhythm and Tremble mean, well i know the dictionary definition of Rhythm, but i just can't seem to get the difference between the 2. Is there a difference of sound between them, or something else???? Well, i have a horrible little amp soooooooo, i can't figure it out by my-self, lol. Thanks in advance.

Do you have a guitar with one of these switches on it?

Sirzach · 11-02-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeppelin101

I wouldnt agree with that it depends on the application and how much high end you have on your amp. Way too many people have a way too scooped sound on their amps so that will happen but I think The bridge on the right settings is perfect for soloing

ah sorry, i forgot that thats the way I use it, and not everyone uses it that way. Boy,did i make an A## of myself

River · 11-02-2009, 08:23 PM

How did classic rock players like jimmy page use their guitar controls

snaredrum · 11-02-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by River

How did classic rock players like jimmy page use their guitar controls

i maintain that is the best advice i've EVER been given as an electric guitarist.

as a folk guitarist, the best advice i ever got was "bollocks to the fiddle player, play how you want to play." from a very respected player...

kmk108 · 11-02-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

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?

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianugly

Jealousy. Or the need to have their words on the page. Who knows.

Quote:

Originally Posted by standard man

Mabe post count?

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.

River · 11-02-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

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.

But he says he can't hear the difference.

dennistruckdriver · 11-02-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by River

But he says he can't hear the difference.

Maybe he should plug it into the amp and turn it on.

Atomic · 11-02-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirzach

ah sorry, i forgot that thats the way I use it, and not everyone uses it that way. Boy,did i make an A## of myself

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

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brianugly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,053 Thanks: 97 Thanked 18 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What is the Rhythm and Tremble switch for? The Rhythm switch chooses the neck pickup, and the treble selects the bridge pickup. The middle selects both of the pickups at once. I hope that helps...The rhythm pickup is usually deeper, the bridge is more crisp and brighter. __________________ ------- AL3000 Epi LP Deluxe Vintage SG400 V32

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brianugly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,053 Thanks: 97 Thanked 18 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What is the Rhythm and Tremble switch for? Maybe Slash uses the neck pup on solos, but not everyone. Depends on the player! __________________ ------- AL3000 Epi LP Deluxe Vintage SG400 V32

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rockstar232007 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southgate, MI Posts: 123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What is the Rhythm and Tremble switch for? I think think the OP is referring to what exactly "Rhythm" and "Treble" means in general. The Rythym (neck) pickup is wound with less wire so it produces a much lower/more mellow sound, and is usually used to accentuate chords, while the Treble (bridge) pickup is wound hotter (more wire = higher output), and is usually used for soloing due to it's clear/defined sound. When you put them together, you get the best of both worlds. Hope this helps.

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SiriusAbbott Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Livin on Tulsa time Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 36 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: What is the Rhythm and Tremble switch for? here...i fixed it for you __________________ *holy crap...things are truly suck right now*

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mlepage Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What is the Rhythm and Tremble switch for? Even if the pickups were exactly the same, they'd sound different just due to their positions. Try it even when not plugged into an amp: strum over the bridge pickup then the neck pickup. It should sound "crisper" for the bridge, "mellower" for the neck. Just think of it as a pickup selector switch. I actually removed my rhythm/tremble ring, so I just have the switch with no words.

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andy007 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stranded in Utah Posts: 113 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	Re: What is the Rhythm and Tremble switch for? I'll tell you why Guitarist... because a lot of people read the first post in the thread and stop reading and post an answer. They don't even know it was answered already. Does that answer your question? It's all good!

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