Changing strings on my EVH

[JFRICK]

The little blocks (don't know what the are actually called) that lock down the strings at the bridge always gets stuck. I loosen the screw, and then have to pry the little blocks back to get the string out. Am I getting them too tight when I put a new string in, or is something else going on here? Anyone else have this problem?

 

[jongitarz]

It sounds like they have been over tightened. The blocks get distorted and no longer move freely in the saddle. Also if you over tighten them it makes a groove in the block and the strings can slip out.

 

[JFRICK]

Thanks for the reply....I'll be careful not to over tighten them anymore...

 

[dwf1004]

Ah, it's all too clear now.

Jon, anything that one can do to rectify that situation in the future (aside from not tightening them too much), like graphite or a dab of oil (or whatever) to keep 'em from locking up?