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| Author: | WilliamS [ Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Strat tremelo question |
A friend of mine just switched to heavier gauge strings on his strat and the added tension is pulling his tremelo forward a bit. He asked me how to remedy this. I would assume, if nothing else, you could find heavier springs for the tremelo. But being pretty much strictly an acoustic (mostly classical) guy and not having taken a look at it in person I'm really not sure. So I thought I'd ask you guys with electric experience. How would you fox this? Thanks |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Strat tremelo question |
There is a screw that tightens the springs. There is a lot of travel for the screw. Take the back cover off and you will see what I mean. I think there are 3 springs? Maybe room for more. I can't remember... |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Strat tremelo question |
Actually - there are two screws. But, yeah - tighten them up until the vibrato returns to the position the client desires. |
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| Author: | theguitarwhisperer [ Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Strat tremelo question |
I prefer to have the springs as short as possible to prevent bottoming out when whammying. It may be advisable to put an extra spring in there and loosen the screws. How heavy are the strings? I like 3 springs for 9's and 4 springs for 10's. |
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| Author: | WilliamS [ Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Strat tremelo question |
Thanks guys. |
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| Author: | Sandywood [ Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Strat tremelo question |
William here is my take on it- 3 springs ( my preferece) and they should be straight- not in a "V" as many set theirs. Start by adjusting the two screws so when the bar is raised and the bridge touches the body that the G string raises a minor 3rd. ( this should make the B string raise a whole step and the E string a half step.) Next adjust the spring on the bass side (low E string) so that when the bar is raised and the bridge touches the body that the A and D strings when fretted at the 5th fret ( D,G) raise a whole step to E and A. One may have to go back and forth to get this balanced out. When it's done one can play an Am7 at the fifth fret and lower the trem bar and get a pretty good sounding Abm7. Not only is this a "musical" approach to adjusting the trem but I believe it to be one that really helps keep the guitar in tune when using the trem. The intonation will need to be adjusted too. A little lube on the nut and it should be good to go. |
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