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ShaneV
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It's harder to get it to swing loosely than to be tight actually (at least on mine), but both are doable.
Ok thanks. I prefer it tighter, sometimes for certain pieces I need it to stay put in one spot.
Also, can you get flutters out of this trem.
Seems like I am being picky, but without finding a Silo to play on, I am going on word of mouth and the EB rep.
Thanks.
Also, can you get flutters out of this trem.
Seems like I am being picky, but without finding a Silo to play on, I am going on word of mouth and the EB rep.
Thanks.
floyd99
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there's an adjustment hex screw on the back of the trem bridge that pushes up against the arm... u depress the trem to expose the bridge and u can tighten/loosen to your liking.
mine is set reasonably tight.. if i let go it will stay where i left it pretty much.
re. flutters - if you adjust the trem to be slightly floating (so angled upwards off the deck) by a few millimetres, then you can get nice fluid movement back and forth. I assume that's what you mean by flutters.
mine is set reasonably tight.. if i let go it will stay where i left it pretty much.
re. flutters - if you adjust the trem to be slightly floating (so angled upwards off the deck) by a few millimetres, then you can get nice fluid movement back and forth. I assume that's what you mean by flutters.
parker1963
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When my BFR Albert came from factory, they included 2 more springs in a plastic bag in the case would this help to tighten my loose trem arm? just by adding the sprigs to the claw bar on the back of my AL.Right now there are two springs holding the trem arem.
Thanks Parker
Thanks Parker
brasco68
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Give Customer Service a call on Monday...here is the contact info:
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TheBassGuy
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there's an adjustment hex screw on the back of the trem bridge that pushes up against the arm... u depress the trem to expose the bridge and u can tighten/loosen to your liking.
mine is set reasonably tight.. if i let go it will stay where i left it pretty much.
re. flutters - if you adjust the trem to be slightly floating (so angled upwards off the deck) by a few millimetres, then you can get nice fluid movement back and forth. I assume that's what you mean by flutters.
Do you mean the screw on the bottom of the block? (visible when removing the trem cover) or the little screw on the back? (visible when pressing the arm down)
I'd like to get it swinging loose. Also, do I need to remove the strings when adjusting this screw, or can I do it "live" ?
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TheBassGuy
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Little bump. I'd rather have some advice before I get a face twang from the strings on my guitar...
I'd rather have some advice before I get a face twang from the strings on my guitar... 
threeminutesboy
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Do you mean the screw on the bottom of the block? (visible when removing the trem cover) or the little screw on the back? (visible when pressing the arm down)
the little screw on the back? (visible when pressing the arm down)
Yes this one and no need to remove the strings
John Price
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Hey Parker!
To answer your question, No! The springs are for adding more tension to the bridge itself making it harder or softer to push down on the arm for vibrato or dive bombs stuff like that! Or if you were to go up or down in gauge of strings you can balance out the difference in tension with the springs. To make the trem arm tighter so it stays in place you need to tighten the little hex screw on the back of the trem or behind the trem plate. Just push down on the trem and look behind it (the area where you adjust the intonation screws or the gripper as I call it) and you will see the little screw to make the adjustment.Hold down the trem arm and make the adjustment and bam! Your in......
hope it helps.
JP
TheBassGuy
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the little screw on the back? (visible when pressing the arm down)
Yes this one and no need to remove the strings
Thanks
ShaneV
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This thread cannot be killed.
Hey I have a question regarding the tremolo arm. I have been searching for the answer for a few days. This is my first EBMM and its a 2001. The tremolo arm- am I missing a screw or something to keep the arm in place? I read that you are supposed to adjust a nut or screw. I am thinking that the "allen screw" is missing which is what keeps the arm in place. There is a "nut" but I don't see how this would keep the arm in place. As an example - if I put the arm in the tremolo and turn the guitar upside down it would fall out. I now this sounds like a silly question, but I just don't know if something is missing or I am just stupid and can't figure it out.
Johnny Alien
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Dumb question but are you sure you are pushing it in all the way until it clicks into place? I know sometimes it takes more pressure than one would think.
Yeah, I dont even have a notch for it to click into on the bar itself. I have messed with this all weekend, and it has to be missing a part. It's the only logical solution I can see. I will contact customer service and see if they can solve this for me.
Appreciate the reply.
Johnny Alien
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The bar should have a notch.
megaroel
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I think only the new axis guitars do!! 2013 have the push in one which I like a lot more!! And my term arm on my 2007 is totally wanka I hate it I just don't understand the damn thing it tightens but it's loose if that Makes sense!!
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