Just got this today:
http://s1130.photobucket.com/albums/m538/desertrat07/Jake%20Blade/?action=view¤t=Picture3.jpgIt's a "
Jake Blade" whammy. Available from the Umphrey's McGee website, this thing is a whole lotta fun. I find myself playing it almost like a percussion instrument. It's very comfortable and definitely has a different vibe than a traditional bar (which I can only begrudgingly get used to using). The best part is that my hand is in PERFECT position to fiddle with the selector switch and knobs when my hand is on the
Blade. They are made only for G&L and PRS guitars. The G&L model will fit pre-2004 or 2005 DF bridges, which have a slightly larger hole. I had to take mine down a bit to fit my 2008. Very well made, comes in a box personally signed by
Jake, a little pricey, but the guy who hand makes them has his phone # on the website and he is very friendly - offered to make me another one that will fit the 2010 Legacy I have on the way.
And, if you don't know who "
Jake" is, he's
Jake Cinninger, hotshot G&L guitar player from the band Umphrey's McGee. Check him out on an S-500 Deluxe:
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