Evertune vs Fixed Bridge | Which is Better for You? | 7 String Guitar | Bridge Gear Review
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- Evertune vs. fixed bridge for electric guitar. A discussion around the pros and cons of the Evertune bridge as compared to a fixed bridge based on, but not limited to, a metal context. This video is not sponsored.
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00:00 Intro
00:17 Not comparing guitars. Only bridges
Fixed Bridge
00:31 Fixed bridge guitars are easy to find
00:50 Large variety of fixed bridges
01:06 Relatively easy to adjust
01:19 String vibration to guitar body
01:29 Biggest con is pitch drift
01:56 Example of pitch drift
02:08 Bridge doesn’t assist tuning stability
02:26 Bridge can require different tools for adjustments
Evertune
03:09 Evertune stays in tune
03:19 Mechanical systems aren’t magic
03:35 Good for recording, especially with distortion
03:49 Example of no pitch drift
03:55 Make sure your string gauge is supported by the bridge system
04:04 Same tool makes all adjustments
04:17 Bend zone configurability
04:31 Bend zone example
04:33 Evertune only comes in one singular form factor
05:06 Hard to find one to try
05:20 Higher string tension in bend zone and how it works
06:01 Complex mechanical systems can get stuck
06:31 Can rob sustain, moreso on 6 string models
06:50 Tool is required for simple tuning
07:09 My choice
07:27 Argument for the other
08:07 Outro and cat says subscribe
Since I have both fixed bridge and Evertune-equipped guitars, I made this video as a resource for anyone looking for more information on either of these. Since Evertunes can be hard to find to try, I tried to answer practical questions and supply unbiased pros and cons even though I prefer one system over the other.
Fixed bridges have been around forever and are commonly found. There are a wide variety of these, from vintage Tele to modern Hipshot. The fixed bridge systems are simple and while they don’t provide any help for things like tuning stability, they also do not hinder anything in any way. They’re simple and allow for fast tuning changes and easy setup.
Evertunes are a relatively new invention and are the next great advancement in tuning stability. They're basically the inverse of a Floyd Rose or other floating tremolo bridge. Instead of one effective spring force pulling against the strings, each string has its own lever and spring system pulling against it, keeping it in equilibrium. After being set up, they completely eliminate pitch drift and any need to tune between recording takes, live sets, or jam sessions. They’re not magic and they do drift out of tune over time, however this time is much longer than that of a fixed bridge system.
Which one is right for you? If you need tuning stability and you don’t have any special feel requirements, the Evertune is the way to go. If you need to change tunings on the fly or simply prefer the feel better, go with the fixed bridge.
What do you think? Are there any points I missed? Comment down below if you have any questions! 
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I ordered a Hype GTI Evertune 7 from Ormsby. I can't wait to get it. First evertune. I was thinking of getting a PRS Mark Halcomb Evertune, one of the cheapest Evertune preinstalled ones they sell on their site, yet the Hype GTI cost me a few hundred less(cost 1k), and I feel is overall higher quality. Both guitars are made in Indonesia, but WMI vs Cort.
That's a cool choice. I haven't gotten to play an Ormsby yet so you gotta tell me how it is! The evertune is such a useful piece of hardware especially once you get used to using it
@@HighZ I will definitely, but if it's ANYTHING like the WMI Korea models, which are what I go, then it's going to be amazing, and more guitar for the money than any other botique manufacturer I know.
I can't wait to get the Evertune, looks so useful for me. Going to have it set up to Drop G psure.
@@jackbootshamangaming4541 Oh you're going to love it in drop G! I had one of my solars in drop G for a minute and it held up perfectly
Went with an evertune for my first 7 string. Best decision I ever made. I was using a 6 in b standard that was not staying in tune. I've since rerecorded a lot of the guitar parts on my album with the Evertune guitar. It does affect the tone, it does make bending strings kinda suck, but having that one guitar that just stays in tune all the time is so valuable. I wouldn't put one on all of my guitars, but if you own multiple guitars and you don't have at least ONE evertune you are seriously missing out. I can mix a song with the evertune guitar in my lap and overdub parts I don't like without having to worry about whether its in tune or not. You'd be surprised at just how much time it saves.
Absolutely does. My evertune guitars are critical when it comes to recording. Especially on a 7, getting that low string to stay in tune can be a nightmare without one
@@HighZ Pitch drift can be such a bastard. I'm dealing with it now on my Goliath. I really like the Gauges it came with, but I'm thinking of trying .02 and .04 up from it to see which is best, and which will fix it. Hopefully wont need more than that.
Every other note stays in tune perfectly. The Ormsby's I've had I've paid for the custom setup on all, and they are perfectly intonated too, never had better intonation. They only charge 75 AUD(I believe) for a setup, so much cheaper than anything I can get in US
@@jackbootshamangaming4541 Bummer that you have to deal with pitch drift. Hopefully those changes will help
@@HighZ Oh it definitely will, it's not that bad considering I'm dropping to G with a 9 to 54 psure. Any other guitar with similar gauges I've used has worse pitch drift, it's just a bit, but it's enough that I'd notice on recordings easily, I wouldn't really worry about a show, but I don't mind upping a bit from a 54 anyways.
Also, I really appreciate the videos man. Your one of the best music channels on youtube honestly. I don't see a longer video time with you and get offput, or skip around even.
Wait with a 54?! Wow no wonder! And thanks man, that means a lot. I try to share all the info that I wanted to know while doing research so I'm really glad I could make entertaining videos!
Great video!!!
Thanks man!
Good video brother! Just ordered my first 7 string with an evertune. Hoping it comes well set up, but I'll eventually need to know how to adjust it. How do you find the "sweet spot" for adjusting an evertune so that you can still bend strings and stay in tune? Any tips? Thanks man👍
Congratulations! You'll find this will save you a lot of time and pain with tuning stability, especially for that 7th string. My tips are to remember it's a tension-based system, so anything that'll loosen the string i.e. a new string stretching or temperature shifting the neck will require you to "re-tune" the string, to tighten the string at the headstock tuner to get back to the bend zone. Finding the bend zone is easy. Just keep tightening the string at the headstock to get to zone 2, where the pitch stays constant, then keep tightening the pitch starts to increase. Back off from there and that's it. One more thing, tightening the string in zone 2 will slightly increase the pitch of the tuning so keep that in mind
@@HighZ Sweet! Thank you for the tips👍
Hey, I wanted to get a white Solar 7 string with ET, but the Evertune Calculator shows me that every 2nd module would need a low tension module for G standard / 6 string C standard. Would this mean I have to buy 3 modules for like 60€ each and replace the respective string saddles? I never heard anyone having such issues on an Evertune. It's either all saddles or none. It's basically just a C tuning with the usual 13-60+74 gauges. Does ET lower the tension of gauges?
We barely have any string choices here in Germany. Thomann doesn't offer the Stringjoy sets, so all I can use is the Ernie Ball regular 8
Not all sure about switching out modules. 13-74 sounds like it should be ok. I haven't had to change out anything to make drop C work on my 6 strings with 10s and I had one of my 7s in drop G for a while without any issues
hi would you reccomend a evertune bridge to a beginner that plays since 2 months or is it to complicated?
I'd say if you're a beginner, a guitar without an evertune and without a floyd would be best. The evertune won't make any sense and will be extremely frustrating until you get used to tuning the guitar with the headstock's tuners
@@HighZthanks !ordered one with tune o matic bridge
I was going to buy one of these, but decided not to. Had a jackson years ago with a floyd rose on it, i never use trem bars. It never failed me. But through body is a must because im using expensive wood.
I hear you there, these do require a lot of wood to be removed. Huge bummer if you're paying for quality wood and a lot of it is carved out
@@HighZ I also use alternate tunings and like to change often. But when I am playing or recording rhythm I only use standard tuning.
This would be great for that, but I can only afford one guitar at the moment. Thanks for the video.
@@HighZ I bought an Ibanez s521, paid a grand before covids. It is a nice feeling guitar, but weak neck. I noticed a hairline crack from the headstock to neck. The joint is poorly done. Constant tuning problems. So I am fixing it, and using Australian iron wood.
The body is thin, so decided I will do two piece body with NZ black Maire and the original mahogany. It's a big project, but has to be done and done well.
Good luck! @@anaphylastiks
@@HighZ Thanks. I'll be doing some short videos as I progress.
Hmmm .. the evertune almost sounds like "autotune" on some of the notes being played ... where it seems like it is trying to "correct" the note physically being played....Also I notice there seems to be a loss of natural sustain and the notes kind of choke off at the end. A neat invention -- but certainly not as "organic" sounding as a pure simple fixed bridge without all the springs and levers to absorb energy and affect tone/sustain
Pretty much! It holds the tuning so well but at the cost of responsiveness. It makes those little things guitarists do to add feel that much more difficult. Super useful for recording things in tune but not the right tool for every application