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Posted by: Shadow21 Jul 22 2008, 06:21 PM
Hello.
Well... I have a crapy squier strat, everytime I change the strings, the bridge goes up a bit, and the accion goes up too.
It happened last time I changed the strings, but my guitar teacher fixed it for me, but now I hardly see him, and I'm sceared of adjusting the bridge by my self in case i do something wrong.
Can somebody help me, please ;_;
And I've just noticed, that the three highest strings are higher than the other ones o_o Weird...
Edit
I just remembered that my guitar teacher adjusted the saddles, could that fix the problem?
Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jul 22 2008, 06:30 PM
Well... I have a crapy squier strat, everytime I change the strings, the bridge goes up a bit, and the accion goes up too.
Are you using the same string gauge?
This can help, of course.
Posted by: Shadow21 Jul 22 2008, 06:33 PM
Yes, I'm using the same string gauge, they are Elexir 009 - 046.
Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jul 22 2008, 06:40 PM
Mmm... maybe a luthier is necessary if you don't have experience about setting the bridge.
Posted by: Oxac Jul 22 2008, 06:49 PM
go to a luthier and ask him to show you how it's done, he might charge some extra, but it's worth it!
Posted by: Shadow21 Jul 22 2008, 06:52 PM
S***...
Well... I'm gonna give it a shot by adjusting the saddles and the accion, if I can't do it, I'll take it to the luthier, but the problem is that I haven't got time to take it... T__T
I just want a get my new guitar and throw this one to the rubish D:
Posted by: kjutte Jul 22 2008, 07:14 PM
Well... I have a crapy squier strat, everytime I change the strings, the bridge goes up a bit, and the accion goes up too.
It happened last time I changed the strings, but my guitar teacher fixed it for me, but now I hardly see him, and I'm sceared of adjusting the bridge by my self in case i do something wrong.
Can somebody help me, please ;_;
And I've just noticed, that the three highest strings are higher than the other ones o_o Weird...
Edit
I just remembered that my guitar teacher adjusted the saddles, could that fix the problem?
Your springs are too loose. don't be afraid to tigthen it, because it's a dive only tremolo.
Edit:
and, saddles are for intonation (making sure the octaves are really octaves, instead of being sharp or flat)
If your G B and E strings have higher action, just lower them man.
Anyway, what you will do:
First tighten springs EQUALLY.
Fix Action.
Intonate. You're done!
Posted by: Shadow21 Jul 22 2008, 07:58 PM
Edit:
and, saddles are for intonation (making sure the octaves are really octaves, instead of being sharp or flat)
If your G B and E strings have higher action, just lower them man.
Anyway, what you will do:
First tighten springs EQUALLY.
Fix Action.
Intonate. You're done!
Thank you thank you thank you
I will try to do that, wish me luck ;O;
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 22 2008, 09:35 PM
Also, posting a picture would help even better to give you a good advice.
Posted by: Paul Coutts Jul 22 2008, 10:40 PM
I agree with the springs, that will definitely help. How old is the guitar? Because it could also be something to do with the truss rod, but that I wouldn't mess with yourself. Get it checked out by a pro, it's the only way to be sure 
Cheers!
Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jul 22 2008, 11:22 PM
Yes, but you can do also some individual string height adjustments.
Some good pictures http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/action.htm
Posted by: kjutte Jul 23 2008, 09:06 AM
I will try to do that, wish me luck ;O;
Actually fix action first, then springs, then intonation.
sorry, didn't see it before now.
Posted by: Shadow21 Jul 23 2008, 02:33 PM
Thank you so much guys You are the best!
My guitar is one year old, it's only a squier strat, I don't expect it to least much, but anyway, I need it to least untill I buy my new guitar...
Now, I just need a bit of time, relax, and start fixing it...
Well... Thank you again
See ya all
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 23 2008, 03:43 PM
Glad we could help in any way, CY
Posted by: kjutte Jul 23 2008, 07:12 PM
Anytime. Send me a PM if you need some more info.
Edit: and by the way, remember that because your saddles have two intonation screws, they should be set equally. I just read that. I don't have a strat bridge myself, so I didn't know
Posted by: Shadow21 Jul 23 2008, 07:30 PM
Edit: and by the way, remember that because your saddles have two intonation screws, they should be set equally. I just read that. I don't have a strat bridge myself, so I didn't know
Ok
Thanks man!
i haven't had time to do it today, I'll give it a shot tomorrow
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