Rod is a gifted engineer and if you're lookin… At this point, Gilmour preferred to keep the bridge plate in contact with the guitar body and not in a “floating-style” tremolo setup. The art of getting a floating trem to work correctly is all about balance. That doesn''t necessarily mean that you need to set your bridge to float - set it how you like it. Saddles, spring tension, fixed one-way vs floating bridge. The actual work was done by a good friend of mine named Rod. You are attempting to make the springs in the rear cavity of the guitar counterbalance the tension of the guitar’s strings when they are tuned to pitch. Messages: 1,406. Step 1: This goes without saying, but first you need to take the back plate off so you can access the tremolo system. Any questions or comments on the job will be forwarded to him. Rod is a gifted engineer and if you're lookin… Joined: Apr 2, 2008. Anyone who doubts that this is true should look at the patent drawings submitted by Leo Fender. Gotoh Fender Floating Tremolo Install: The following is the DIY laid out step-by-step. You may consider getting MAKING YOUR ELECTRIC GUITAR SOUND GREAT by Dan Erlewine as a reference. Pros and Cons A floating tremolo has both advantages and disadvantages. The actual work was done by a good friend of mine named Rod. We find the sustain to be improved when tremolo springs are tightened so the bridge leans hard against the body. A quality tremolo bridge is important for the sustain. Tremolo springs. There are other good reference materials, including the Fender electric guitar manual itself. Special care was taken to ensure the vibrato worked properly. How to Block Your Tremolo. This allows only for frequency drop with the tremolo, but it is worth it due to increased sustain. Any questions or comments on the job will be forwarded to him. If you want to put on a set of .010-.046 strings, you'll have to re-set up your tremolo. Thanks for checking this out. Fender designed the Jag and JM tremolo so that with a simple slide of a knob the “right” tuning is restored – the tremolo works downward only when the lock is engaged. So if you want to use your Stratocaster as God himself, Leo Fender intended, try performing the setup demonstrated by the kind Italian fellow in that video and it should increase the performance of your tremolo dramatically. The Strat I’m working with is set up with three springs, which is common for most floating tremolos. One of the best ways to reduce string breakage is to lubricate the string/saddle contact point with a light machine oil (we prefer 3-in-1 oil because it contains anti-rust and anti-corrosive properties) every time you change strings. That included making sure that the six bridge plate screws were set evenly and the springs tightened to a proper tension. Thanks for checking this out. Feb 2, 2012 #1. binge Member. I got a Fender Jeff Beck Strat and I was going to give it a little set up and I found this very good video: I watched it and everything made sense and seemed easy enough. Since Fender manufactures its own strings, they are designed to perform well during extreme tremolo techniques. The back of the bridge, 3/32 inch or a little less off of the body, for the typical floating bridge setup. Gotoh Fender Floating Tremolo Install: The following is the DIY laid out step-by-step. … How To Set Up A Strat Floating Tremolo | Two Pivots Tremolo Discussion in 'Luthier's Guitar & Bass Technical Discussion' started by binge, Feb 2, 2012. Here are the components important for the setup: All we need is a tuner, a philips screwdriver and some patience. Tremolo bridge. Adjust your trem springs to counterbalance the tension of the guitar’s strings.

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