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SLASH91 View Member Profile	Nov 19 2007, 06:20 AM
Nov 19 2007, 06:20 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.259 Joined: 6-June 07 From: Louisiana	I recently bought an Ibanez Rg2550e which has the Edge Pro tremelo just like the JEM. I recently changed out the strings on it with the help of the videos on Youtube that were posted here, and I made sure that the tremelo was parallel with the body, I also stretched the strings pretty well. Here's my problem- As soon as whammy at all the tuning goes straight to hell. The low E string jumps all of the way to F!! I made sure that the tremelo was parallel, so I really don't see what the problem is. Any help would be greatly appreciated. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "Remember to live, eat, sleep and breathe music for the mind, play from your heart and never be swayed by the current trends"- Rusty Cooley My gear: Marshall Valvstate Digitech Distortion Factory Jackson RR24 (Randy Rhoads) Ibanez RG2550e A ripoff brand acoustic guitar and a Yamaha Classical guitar :)

botoxfox View Member Profile	Nov 19 2007, 06:33 AM
Nov 19 2007, 06:33 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.570 Joined: 20-February 07	Take a look here... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Try this fun little "game"!

SLASH91 View Member Profile	Nov 19 2007, 06:42 AM
Nov 19 2007, 06:42 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.259 Joined: 6-June 07 From: Louisiana	QUOTE (botoxfox @ Nov 18 2007, 11:33 PM) Take a look here... Hmmm... I guess that I havn't stretched the strings enough. Thanks, man You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "Remember to live, eat, sleep and breathe music for the mind, play from your heart and never be swayed by the current trends"- Rusty Cooley My gear: Marshall Valvstate Digitech Distortion Factory Jackson RR24 (Randy Rhoads) Ibanez RG2550e A ripoff brand acoustic guitar and a Yamaha Classical guitar :)

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Nov 19 2007, 07:51 AM
Nov 19 2007, 07:51 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	Stupid question: did you lock the nuts on your headstock? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by ZakkWylde: Nov 19 2007, 07:52 AM -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

SLASH91 View Member Profile	Nov 19 2007, 07:56 AM
Nov 19 2007, 07:56 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.259 Joined: 6-June 07 From: Louisiana	QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Nov 19 2007, 12:51 AM) Stupid question: did you lock the nuts on your headstock? Yep, but right now, I have them off. I'm trying to stretch the strings, but it's taking forever. I've been doing it for like 45 minutes and I've only gotten to the A string. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "Remember to live, eat, sleep and breathe music for the mind, play from your heart and never be swayed by the current trends"- Rusty Cooley My gear: Marshall Valvstate Digitech Distortion Factory Jackson RR24 (Randy Rhoads) Ibanez RG2550e A ripoff brand acoustic guitar and a Yamaha Classical guitar :)

Pavel View Member Profile	Nov 19 2007, 07:59 AM
Nov 19 2007, 07:59 AM	Instructor Posts: 3.764 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Rijeka, Croatia	Locking the nuts is pretty important! When i stretch strings i don't do it too long, and i never have problems with de-tuning. Strings might loose the tune for next 3 days after restringing but not that hard. Make sure you're locking the nut lockers. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

SLASH91 View Member Profile	Nov 19 2007, 08:00 AM
Nov 19 2007, 08:00 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.259 Joined: 6-June 07 From: Louisiana	QUOTE (Pavel @ Nov 19 2007, 12:59 AM) Locking the nuts is pretty important! When i stretch strings i don't do it too long, and i never have problems with de-tuning. Strings might loose the tune for next 3 days after restringing but not that hard. Make sure you're locking the nut lockers. So the nuts should be locked while I'm stretching the strings? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "Remember to live, eat, sleep and breathe music for the mind, play from your heart and never be swayed by the current trends"- Rusty Cooley My gear: Marshall Valvstate Digitech Distortion Factory Jackson RR24 (Randy Rhoads) Ibanez RG2550e A ripoff brand acoustic guitar and a Yamaha Classical guitar :)

MickeM View Member Profile	Nov 19 2007, 08:04 AM
Nov 19 2007, 08:04 AM	Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden	Are the new string same gauge/size as the old ones? Otherwise they will put either less or more tension on the tremolo compared to before. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My bands homepage All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello

Ron Lucas View Member Profile	Nov 25 2007, 05:35 PM
Nov 25 2007, 05:35 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7 Joined: 24-November 07 From: Castle Rock, CO, U.S.A.	QUOTE (MickeM @ Nov 19 2007, 12:04 AM) Are the new string same gauge/size as the old ones? Otherwise they will put either less or more tension on the tremolo compared to before. I have an Ibanez S520 and had problems staying in tune after I dove or pulled up on the trem. It would not return to the correct pitch. After reading this post, the chapstick idea solved my issue. I know there are different opinions about chapstick, but it worked for me. http://www.ibanezrules.com/tech/setup/tuning_stability.htm Good luck. Ron You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

botoxfox View Member Profile	Nov 25 2007, 07:37 PM
Nov 25 2007, 07:37 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.570 Joined: 20-February 07	Yeah, lipbalm sticks are great, my whammy stays almost 100 % in tune on pull-ups now. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Try this fun little "game"!

Pavel View Member Profile	Nov 25 2007, 09:20 PM
Nov 25 2007, 09:20 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.764 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Rijeka, Croatia	QUOTE (SLASH91 @ Nov 19 2007, 08:00 AM) So the nuts should be locked while I'm stretching the strings? No! You lock them after you are done with tuning! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

Goliath View Member Profile	Nov 26 2007, 12:17 PM
Nov 26 2007, 12:17 PM	GMC:er Posts: 667 Joined: 6-July 07 From: Atlanta, GA, USA	This puzzles me since your strings should be going flat, not sharp... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "King V" enthusiast

botoxfox View Member Profile	Nov 26 2007, 12:22 PM
Nov 26 2007, 12:22 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.570 Joined: 20-February 07	It should only go sharp on pull-ups... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Try this fun little "game"!

Goliath View Member Profile	Nov 26 2007, 04:23 PM
Nov 26 2007, 04:23 PM	GMC:er Posts: 667 Joined: 6-July 07 From: Atlanta, GA, USA	yes, if the tremolo is engaged, but if it's just from string stretching, like he's making it sound, the string would go flat. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "King V" enthusiast

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