Axis Tremolo

[Eddie Van Halen]

Would Skinny Top Heavy Bottom strings work on the Axis? Or are they too thick? If anyone is familiar with the system can you tell me which strings are ok (Ernie Ball strings) on the Floyd and which arent?

 

[smk5150]

I played my friend's Axis strung with Regular Slinky set (10-46) - they felt good on that guitar. 'Skinny Top Heavy Bottom' are 10-52, right? I think you might need to add a spring in order to keep the trem in right place.

 

[Eddie Van Halen]

if i stuck to regular slinkies would it afect the trem? would i have to adjust anything?

 

[Sigmunds Couch]

Sthb

I have my EVH strung with STHB's. I had to screw the trem spring retainer bracket in a few turns and tweek the truss rod just a bit but everything is fine with 'em

 

[Eddie Van Halen]

is it harder to press the whammy bar?

 

[brentrocks]

I have my EVH strung with STHB's. I had to screw the trem spring retainer bracket in a few turns and tweek the truss rod just a bit but everything is fine with 'em

do you have a pic of your EVH? i'd like to see it!

 

[brentrocks]

is it harder to press the whammy bar?

if you have to add a spring or tighten the spring bracket, yes the trem will dive harder.

 

[Eddie Van Halen]

Lol ya, I switched back to Super Slinkies last night More of that classic rock tone I guess