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Having tightened the claw and got the trem level, you can loosen the front screws and allow the plate more freedom to move.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-362190 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-362188 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:01:32 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance kent_eh https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-362188 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-362122 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:01:18 +0000
You may need to adjust the claw, so that the base-plate of the trem is parallel to the body.

Detune the strings, adjust the claw screws, re-tune and check alignment. Repeat until satisfied. i think i may have solved it, i noticed that the 6 screws that hold the bridge to the body were really lose, i just tightened them and tightened the screws on the claw and the strings are now at the perfect height, but the trem doesnt work so well now it really stiff i remember i loosened the screws to make the trem easier for me to use years ago, but its still usable and id rather have correct string height over an easier whammy anyday, thanks for your help]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance zombie1387 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-362122 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-362117 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:29:26 +0000
You may need to adjust the claw, so that the base-plate of the trem is parallel to the body.

Detune the strings, adjust the claw screws, re-tune and check alignment. Repeat until satisfied.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-362117 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-362114 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:58:59 +0000
With 9's, I'd say that you really need 3 springs, to keep the trem in tune. With 10's, I'd be considering 4 springs - not really necessary, but, if it was a choice I had to make, I'd rather under-compensate 4 springs than over-compensate 3. ooh i just looked at a side view of my trem and its slightly elevated,ive only just noticed that, should i add more springs?]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance zombie1387 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-362114 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-362113 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:50:36 +0000
With 9's, I'd say that you really need 3 springs, to keep the trem in tune. With 10's, I'd be considering 4 springs - not really necessary, but, if it was a choice I had to make, I'd rather under-compensate 4 springs than over-compensate 3.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-362113 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/strings-really-high-on-neck/#post-40512 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:04:05 +0000


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