I think im a trem guy for one reason only...

Generally I can get around the pitch flux a little bit by adding some vibrato, but there are times when it's not called for and I need a long sustaining bend and that can be difficult when the trem bridge is fighting against me on it.
Interesting way of looking at it!

Speaking only for myself, I think the trem's 'give' works with me on bends, and I find the block and springs sometimes help with sustain, sometimes not, depending on the guitar and the trem design.

One of my trem-equipped PRS' has the longest sustain of any guitar I have owned, and I have no explanation for it, other than maybe it's just that particular guitar. So maybe a lot of factors are involved?

I have had my share of both. What I have found is that I don't really even put the bar in my trems as I almost never use them. In the studio, when playing one of my parts and we were looking for something to fill a different sound space I popped it in. But other than that, they exist on some of my guitars, but almost never get any use.

I rarely use the trem bar, but I like the airiness that the trem cavity and springs (and who knows what other factors) add.

I do like the added 'give' I described above when doing bends, and there's a bit less stiffness when playing.

So maybe I use the trem in a way, without even realizing it, by taking advantage of those characteristics. That thought just popped into my head and I'm throwing it out there.
 
I Will Say That I Wish PRS Did The Trmonti Route On All Trem Guitars They Produce.
 
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