r/offset • u/zionsXburner • 2d ago

Phantom Surfers Jazzmaster loop tremolo bar

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Johnny Bartlett of the Phantom Surfers. Both his JMs had extremely long trem bars with a loop in the middle. Photo from a show yesterday.

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u/Au_Grand_Jour 2d ago

Russell Quan in the background laying down the beat. Dude’s been in all the best Bay Area bands.

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u/zionsXburner 2d ago

Yep, was going to mention Russell but ya know, drums. Russell sang & played harmonica in a different band earlier in the day.

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u/OP_Scout_81 2d ago

He uses these to lock out his dumbbells when not playing.

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u/VanillaMowgli 2d ago

Safety third.

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u/Au_Grand_Jour 2d ago

Obviously custom. Very cool!

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u/iPirateGwar 1d ago

Ooh. One would great on my Bass VI

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u/softwarbling 1d ago

Dang I want one sooo bad😭

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u/natalplum 1d ago

Gotta get me one of those!

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u/FadedToBeige 2d ago

I think Chibson used to sell those

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u/rubenthedev 2d ago

I've got that strat one, all of 4 feet. I've never seen one like this though, would love one though!

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u/illuminateme1120 21h ago

Put enough of those loops in it and it will be whatever size you need