Can You Say J
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Can You Say J
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J-Trem, that is.
Okay, J-Trem…and what is a J-Trem?
We will cross that bridge in a moment but first…a word from the head of the Raven Fiduciary Board of Awe Inspiring Appreciation For The Most Awesome Guitars On Earth—more commonly known as: RFBOAIAFTMAGON—for short.
Wait…
Sorry, no it’s not.
There is no such organization. I think I must have dreamed that part after being totally blown away during last night’s test-play of this Raven. Anyway, why don’t we just tell you about it?
This extraordinary Raven Classic is dressed with our In-Distress finish treatment. This one as a Level 3, Double Decker: Candy Apple Red over Firemist Gold—the first one to ever be seen at the Anderson Guitarworks campus.
But that is not all and just the beginning of the fun.
This particular one was ordered as a Shorty—a shorter 24 3/4-inch scale length.
Many people ask: How is a short scale different from the regular, Traditional 25 1/2-inch scale length?
Both scales have similar characteristics because the structure and geometry are the same for both guitars.
But, in short:
• Traditional 25 1/2-inch scale gives lively and bounding bottom end string clarity and high end shimmer, without being harsh.
• Shorty 24 3/4-inch scale is a more “forgiving” play with additional emphasis on midrange and less on the top and bottom—making every part of its tonality a touch fatter sounding, while offering more reach and slightly easier note access.
Both are good, that is for sure. But this Raven seems to more easily soothe the savage beast with smoother mid-tones—if that is your sonic desire.
And now back to the title topic: J-Trem. It is time to cross that bridge.
What is a J-Trem?
Take a close look at the images of this Raven Classic and notice the…bridge. This is our J-Trem bridge.
J-Trem is a floating bridge and tailpiece assembly for the Raven family of fine guitars, that work miraculously well together—super stable with a beautiful fluid movement that is always in tune—even after jumping on it like a diving board. Just moves completely freely. And, because it is a separate bridge and tailpiece design, it does Drop D tuning really well while still retaining the floating aspect.
Comprised of our “Chopped 3-Saddle bridge” and floating tailpiece assembly, the “Chopped 3-Saddle bridge” utilizes a special nickel plated, hardened steel saddle treatment for the slipperiest surface possible. This, in coordination with a precisely refined string-path geometry, offers just the right amount of saddle tension—not too little and not too much—for flawless flow and function.
And if that wasn’t already enough to make you want to add tremolo to everything you play, the compensated saddle design of our “Chopped 3-Saddle bridge“ means uncompromisingly accurate intonation and ridiculously in-tune playing is always yours—like each and every Anderson guitar ever created.
So, that probably begs the question: How could you possibly get a better playing and sounding guitar than Raven with a floating bridge and tailpiece type assembly?
Ah…?
You can’t! Ha. But it is oh so good.
And during this special time in history, let us leave you with this:
Circumstances are not experiences. Circumstances primarily set the passing scenes of our life. How we play out those scenes is the most important factor in what we will experience within the circumstance—especially in the long run. Offer Love and Joy and look for the opportunities that will shine light into your life and, in turn, the lives of others.
Let us play well with one another as we focus our attention on uplifting our world to a higher level than we have ever experienced before.
Editor’s Note: This particular Raven was originally envisioned and specced out by the magnificent Tony Higbee of the Guitar Center store in Nashville, Tennessee, but through some Covid-19 gymnastics it is now arriving at The Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas—under the care of Brian Meader and Trey Hawkins. Thanks to both stores for being so awesome during this unique time.
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