New Guitar, Tremolo probs |
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New Guitar, Tremolo probs |
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Mar 31 2008, 07:21 AM |
Sorry, can't help you with your problem..
But congratulations on the new guitar |
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Mar 31 2008, 08:11 AM |
I think on a Strat model - without a floating bridge - the biggest problem isn't the bridge/trem but the machine heads but in your case on that guitar I think they are no problem either. Maybe just the strings are too new and still stretching?
Put graphite to try if it helps, it lubricates a bit. So either the nut as you say or if it comes from the string tree on th ehead stock. Also check the back of it, inside, how many springs are attached. I'm not all that familiar with stratocasters, I have a strat copy but I rarely use it and in it I have three springs with 009 strings if I remember well - which is fine. Check yours! -------------------- My bands homepage
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Mar 31 2008, 05:23 PM |
Another option would be to not use it in a floating position, which means add some springs and make sure that in the normal position the tremolo is lying on the guitars body. Like this you can only release the strings with the tremolo, so if you want to do bends you would have to do this with your fingers, but the guitar should stay in tune better than if the tremolo would be floating. And as the others said, stretching the strings is a must anyway
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Apr 1 2008, 12:11 AM |
Congratulations!
I suggest you take your time, the guitar hasn't been "played in" yet. Get to know the guitar a littel better before you do any setup jobs. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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