Question: JP Trem Set Up

[SteveR]

Hello all,

I was wondering if there is a way to down tune my guitar (even from E to D) without having to adjust the tension on the back?

I would probably want to avoid putting on a tremel-no or a similar product just because I've heard conflicting opinions on their effectiveness.

Thanks for the help

[acwild]

I have a Tremel-no set up (not in a JP though) and it works perfectly. It's great for re-stringing too if you have a floating trem. Not sure what people were complaining about. Maybe there isn't a direct fit for EBMM?

[DrKev]

Without something like a tremol-no, or an appropriately sized block of wood in the right place, the laws of physics say "No". With a floating trem, there is no way to reduce the total string tension keep the bridge level with the body at the same time without adjusting the springs.

[Warg Master]

I have a Tremel-no set up (not in a JP though) and it works perfectly. It's great for re-stringing too if you have a floating trem. Not sure what people were complaining about. Maybe there isn't a direct fit for EBMM?

My response is a little off topic, but I haven't had any problems either. Had a tremol-no on my JP6 years ago. I have one right now that I tried on my bfrs, worked perfectly. I removed it as I don't use the tremol-no anymore as I like the sound with the back plate attached. Plus I have multiple guitars for different tunings

[SteveR]

Ok. Thanks to all for their responses.

[matty76]

+1 for the tremol-no, I added one on to my Dargie II JP6 a couple weeks ago, guitar feels/sounds more resonant, and it work flawlessly.

[SteveR]

Interesting. I've read that the little thumb screws don't hold up very well.
I'm just looking for something that will allow me to change tunings.

[matty76]

I've had one on my RG550 for nearly 6 years or whenever they first started making them (actually have a prototype specifically made with an edge trem attachment instead of a clamp or pin...pretty cool) never had a problem with the set screw sever...the new one I haven;t had on very long, if you're a all worried I think a little teflon tape would ease your mind..

you could also block the trem if you aren't a whammy fanatic...

cheers

[SteveR]

I am indeed not a whammy fanatic. If they made my JP in a stop tail version I would've gotten that one.

Thanks for the quick response.

[SteveR]

Thinking about ordering a tremel-no. We'll see.