Some very good advice here - two other suggestions. 1. Where is your amp? Is it on the floor? Of so, either an amp wedge (mentioned above) or a stand will really help. 2. try using a longer cord and move forward and listen to the band from out front while you are playing, she what the mix sounds...
I followed this YouTube video to block the trems in 2 of my stats. It is very simple, absolutely 100% non-damaging, and works really well. It uses 5 (US) Half Dollar coins taped together to slide in the rearward opening next to the term block and the body of the guitar and 2 (US) Dimes taped...
My newest baby. She arrived today via FedEx. I'll post more pics once I play her for a bit can get some outdoor shots.
2015 American Design Experience Stratocaster.
I put one of the Holy Grail harnesses in my G0, along with a set of JM Ralph '58's and a Callaham bridge and the sound is just astounding! Love the combination.
The harness is a work of art!
The long shafts will work fine - I have one of the Martin Holy Grail harnesses w/ the long pots in my G0 and it works perfectly, and sounds GREAT! (By the way, mine is serial G0 5049, VERY close to yours!) Great guitar!
I used Ernie Ball Skinny Top - Heavy Bottom for years, and still have a few packs to use, but have recently been using Curt Mangans. Really like their tone, and feel, and they seem to last a decent amount of time!
Here is my favorite slinky!
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I put a Callaham Bridge on my '05 R0 (G0 to be exact) when I was doing a string change and the stock bridge was very wobbly. I heard a cleaner, more distinct higher end, but more noticeable was the dramatically increased sustain. Sustain to make Nigel Tunnel jealous!
*edited to correct my...
Here are the girls! (from left to right)
2013 '59 AVRI Sonic Blue (My newest baby, just got her this week)
1990 '57 AVRI Black (got her brand new in 1990, and she is still stock)
1986 MIJ original Blue Floral (a recent Craigslist purchase)
2012 MIM FSR Black Paisley HSS (I have the matching...