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Floyd rose

  • 22-02-2006 7:27pm
    #1
    ramfan5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭


    Hello everyone. Just want to ask some advice of you experts out there. I have a problem in relation to a Washburn DimeStpro. Its in relation to the floyd rose. I can only manage to raise the pitch a semitone before the base of the system is touching the timber.What are my options? Its nothing as basic as just cutting off the steel tails above the tightning screws. Will i have to get the guitar routed? I dont want to damage the guitar in any way as the guitar means a lot to me. This has been bugging me for some time and the fact that this was one of the higher end models doesnt help.Any guidance welcomed.


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  • #2
    Doctor J
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,848 ✭✭✭✭Doctor J


    In the back of the guitar there should be three springs attached to the base of the trem at one end and attached to a claw which is screwed into the body on the other. Loosen or tighten the screws until the trem is parallel with the body of the guitar when in pitch with the strings of your choice. Also, check the instrument resources sticky for links to setting up Floyd trems at the top of the forum.

    There is no way you should have to remove wood from the guitar or cut anything.

    Can you take a pic of how it is?


  • #3
    ramfan5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭ramfan5


    the thing is, is that the guitar is set up perfectly! intonation near perfect etc, saddle parallel! up to know it hasnt bothered me but surely i can do something.ill post a pic up later if i can.Im in the middle of mocks at the mo.


  • #4
    Doctor J
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,848 ✭✭✭✭Doctor J


    Setups are easy. Getting the trem working properly is fundamental to the performance of the overall guitar. It shouldn't take long to readjust and setup again if it is knocked off while adjusting the trem.


  • #5
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    Id need to see a picture, but what you say sounds very strange. There should be plenty of room in the rout to allow big upbends. You say 'the base of the system is touching the timber'. Post a better description of the problem and someone might be able to help.


  • #6
    ramfan5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭ramfan5


    That seems to be the problem.the rout appears to be virtually tiny.i am finding it hard to explain.Basically the system can hardly move back towards the tail.and the saddle is at the correct height


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  • #7
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    Some guitars just aren't set up for raising many tones. The ESP F series is one that springs to mind. That said, I would have thought a Dime signature wouldn't have been one.


  • #8
    ramfan5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭ramfan5


    I know. There is only about 6mm of a pot if you know what i mean ie from the body to the top of the timber in the pot hole. On a maverick it is about 20mm!
    This guitar was built with the concept to raise the tone by large amounts. i really dont want to have to rout.This was a very expensive guitar and it would destroy the balance im afraid.


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