Hank`s Tremolo Setup

[GeorgeII]

Hi all,

Does anyone know what tremolo setting Hank usually prefers,
How much springs are built in and what size has the gap
between the guitarbody and the tremolo?
(I think Fender recommends about 2-3 mm)

Cheers,
Gerd

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Gerd,
Although I have seen Hank's guitars at various times I never noticed how the tremolo was set. I think he must have had a fair amount of up bend available in the old days, as he used that technique because it was easier than bending strings all the way, eg. the first notes of Man Of Mystery. The number of springs may depend on which guitar it is as they are strung with different gauges. I suppose it could be 3 or 4 springs with 10s and 11s, and probably 5 springs with 12s.
Regards,
Charlie

[GeorgeII]

Hi Charlie,

Thank`s for informations,

Regards,

Gerd