Another Petrucci JP6 Bridge Question

[scmavl]

I've searched this & read quite a few threads, but still have a question.

I just received my JP6 today from a fellow forum member. While it feels great, I didn't realize how much effect the floating bridge has. I tend to rest my hand on the bridge alot when playing, and the slightest pressure makes everything out of tune. There is also the issue of blues-type bends going out of tune. It currently has 3 springs in it and I know I can add more, but would have to compensate with heavier strings in order to have my bridge fairly flat. Besides using a Tremol-no, is it possible to semi-permanantly block the trem with wood blocks or some other method, like a strat? I'm fine with it being a hardtail-type guitar. I am not a metal player at all, more indie-rock, alternative.

I know many of you will call blasphemy on me for doing this, but I really like the tone & playability of this guitar. Plus, when I bought it, I wasn't aware most all EBMMs have a piezo option, I just thought it was a JP thing. Thanks!

 

[GHWelles]

Wow. The JP has the best trem in the business, shame to block it. But it is your guitar so you should mod as you like it.

You should be able to block it by jamming the right size pieces of wood on both sides of the sustain block in the trem cavity. Or try quarters.

 

[TNT]

SC,

No need to fret out!!

Plenty of ways to go to accomodate just about anything "without" permanently altering your guitar!!

1. You can buy a "tension type" hardware that basically helps bring floating trems back to the correct resting place.

2. You can "block" the trem from moving up or down; like a hardtail.

3. Or, what I feel is the best, you can get a "trem stop" bolt, and still be able to dive only, and then the trem comes to rest as if on the body of the guitar, maintaining great tuning.

 

[raybies]

I have 3 springs in all 3 of my petrucci's, and with the proper set up, they never go out of tune.






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[Rod Turtle]

Sorry for the hijack,but I didn't want to start another thread:
Could someone tell me how hard is to setup and tune a JP?I'm asking this because the trem is floating,so I don't know how hard it would be.I've had many guitars with floating floyd roses and they're a pain in the ass to setup and tune,so I'm avoiding this.I've played a JP last week and really liked the tone and feel of the guitar,so I wanted to know how easy is the setup.Thanks a lot and sorry about my bad english.

 

[GHWelles]

It is really easy. There is no locking nut, so it really is not much different from any vintage floating bridge, except it is recessed to allow pullups.

 

[Rod Turtle]

It is really easy. There is no locking nut, so it really is not much different from any vintage floating bridge, except it is recessed to allow pullups.

Thanks,but I've never dealt with floating trems with the exception of floyds,so I don't know how it would be.My major question is:Would I be able to intonate it easily,because its real hard to intonate a floating floyd properly.

 

[TNT]

intonation is no different, except for the fact that sliding a saddle forward or backward may slightly change trem string tension, and thus raise or lower the trem plate; simply adjust, then re-adjust, then re-adjust until done.

 

[Kevan]

Clean and lubricate your trem posts and knife edges.
Your trem will thank you by returning to zero/neutral every time.