An extra spring (up to five) can be added to the rear trem cavity if necessary. If the bridge plate begins to lift out of the recess, more spring tension is needed. Maneuver the bridge and block to where the bridge plate sits level with the body/pickguard, supported by the block and held in place by the tension on the springs.Ĭ.
A folded piece of cardboard wrapped in masking tape works well.ī. You can use anything that will support the bridge under tension and not mar the finish. Place an object to block the bridge between the bridge plate and body. If the front edge of the plate contacts the recess (usually at the end of the dive bomb motion), raise the bridge until it moves unimpeded.Ī.
#Action strings manual full
Move the trem through its full range of motion. This is only a starting point the final height will be determined by the action as measured off the 12th fret.Ĭ. Raise or lower the bridge using the pivot screws until the plate is level and flush with the top of the pickguard. Tension is only placed on the inner 4 (or 5) strings as to not permanently nick the outer strings while adjusting the pivot screws.ī. Full string tension, tuned to exact pitch, is not necessary. This will help keep the bridge from “jumping” on the pivot screws and in its natural resting place while performing the setup. Tune up the inner 4 (or 5) strings until some amount of tension is placed on the trem system. Set a third tuner in the center of these two, and adjust the others to match the centered one.Ī. Completely loosen one tuner, and completely tighten the next.
Adjust the fine tuners on the bridge to sit in the center of their overall travel.Ī. Remove the clamping blocks/screws from the nut and set aside.Ģ. Cut the ball end off each string, insert the cut end into its respective saddle, and clamp the string in place with the lock screw.ī.
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