DC Ross Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I put heavier gauge strings on my Strat, and I'm not exactly sure how to adjust the trem to compensate for them. I'm assuming I just tighten the spring screws, but I don't want to bugger anything up. Thanks! -DC Ross It's not simple to be simple. -H. Matisse Ross Precision Guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 It depends how much adjustment needs to be made, and where the screws are at now. You should (probably) have 3 springs on. If the screws have about 3/4in clearance from the body, then you can screw them in a bit more. If the screws are real close to the body, consider 4 springs and letting the screws out a bit. What weight are your strings? Do you want the trem floating, or down on the body? G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 You'll also have to adjust the intonation; some trial-and-error with BOTH the trem-positon relative to the body (the amount of up-pull available, if any) and the neck-relief (the amount of bowing or straightness in the neck, dialed-in by the truss-rod) will be necesary, and both will have to be settled upon before you set the intonation... Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ross Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hey Geoff & Caevan, There are 3 springs, and there is about 1/2" of thread showing. I think I may take it to Mike Lull for a setup. I'm very mechanically inclined, but for some reason, I don't feel comfortable messing with truss rods. Caevan: good to see you back here. I hope everything works out with your situation. It's not simple to be simple. -H. Matisse Ross Precision Guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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