JP6 Tuning Problems?

[ShorterOnVenus]

BTW the swirl on that JP IS SWEET!

[ShorterOnVenus]

Hey, any luck?

[edhalen]

I just want to mention one thing regarding tuning issues with floating trems...a lot of the times it is a matter of setting it up properly and TUNING it properly. Since there is no double locking trem, the tuning of the high E, B, and G strings is very relevant to each other. Most of the times the problem is the G string going either sharp or flat when using the trem or bending. This takes some time to get it perfect...half assed tuning will not suffice. And if you are doing crazy Satch and Vai stuff than your best bet is to go with a double locking type trem. I have been successful with having my Silo Special and 20th Silo vintage trems floating and they are quite stable and can handle some abuse...but getting a bit out of tune is inevitable after extensive trem use. I'm still experimenting actually with what works the best for me, and so far having 4 springs is working nicely. Good luck!

Thanks for the info Roubster - not to hijack here but I've already noticed on my brand new Silo30 that the G string goes way sharp after some trem use. I've also noticed the low E goes a tad sharp too. The guitar came with 9's on it (I think - that's what it feels like) and I'm going to try 10's instead. Also, I noticed some string wrapped around each post - which according to Pete shouldn't be the case. Good help here guys - thanks!

[edhalen]

Update - put 10's on it last night. What a difference! Talk about beefier tones. After some trem work no more G string going sharp. I do notice some string buzz in spots, however. I think that may be my lazy fretting of notes in some instances. I'm really trying to play much cleaner and more precise with this guitar. What fun!