The tremolo arm or "Whammy Bar" can be used to produce a variety of sounds on the electric guitar, ranging from subtle vibrato on chords to dramatic bends, harmonics and "dive bombs". There are several different types of whammy bars fitted to all types of electric guitars. These include Fender, Bigsby and Floyd Rose. Use of the whammy bar was first thoroughly explored by Jimi Hendrix who brought many new sounds into music.
This electric resonator guitar is great for playing the Blues. It has the resonator cone which picks up the acoustic sound and gives the guitar it’s distinctive tone, as well as an electric pickup so it can be played through an amp. It works equally well for fingerpicking or using a pick. With heavy strings it is extremely suitable for slide playing. By putting lighter strings on this guitar, you can also get great sounds when bending notes.