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Gio_Force_One
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one at a time
littlephil
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If you place something under the rear of the trem (a stiff ruler works well) you can take them all off at once. You just need something to keep the trem level.
TNT
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fresh strings - oh yeah baby!!!!!!
Spudmurphy
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The JP 6 trem is not like a floyd - you can take them off all at one time but it takes a while to initially tune up. I usually take them all off and give the neck a clean at the same time.
If you are after a "quick" string change - definately one at a time.
If you are after a "quick" string change - definately one at a time.
Tanax
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To delve a little deeper into this; Why is it important to keep the trem level? I mean, what does it matter if it gets loose upon taking all strings off?
Because as someone else said I'd also clean the neck and the fretboard at the same time and for that I need all strings off.
Because as someone else said I'd also clean the neck and the fretboard at the same time and for that I need all strings off.
BrickGlass
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I just put something underneath the bridge at the bottom so it doesn't fall into the hole. Something soft that won't scratch like a piece of cardboard that is strong enough to hold it up. Just be careful not to scratch up the guitar. I prefer all of the strings off so I can clean the fretboard easier. Has been working great for 8 years now. Rulers can work too, like I said just be careful not to scratch the finish.
Yes if you take all strings off at once you will work harder to get the guitar back in tune. I use a folded up paper towel roll to support the bridge when replacing all strings at once. (which I always do) First I flatten it out and then fold it in half then fold it again. This fits nicely under the bridge and won't damage the finish. If you don't support the bridge, you'll need to remove the backplate to insert the new strings as the trem block will no longer be in position to accept the new strings. or You'll have to depress the bar and possibly bump the trem off the posts.
littlephil
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Its not so much keeping it level as it is preventing it from falling back into the recess. If you don't use something to keep it roughly level, the trem will sink into the body, and when you re-string and start tuning, it will take considerably longer to get the string tension back up (think of tuning a floating trem if it isn't set up for that tuning! You have to go back to each string many times to get them all in tune)
Tanax
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littlephil
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Here's a pic of my JP7 (I just re-strung it!)
I used a folded up piece of cardboard, worked very well. That was 4 layers thick, it needs to be fairly solid.
I used a folded up piece of cardboard, worked very well. That was 4 layers thick, it needs to be fairly solid.
Thanks for the replies everyone, I tried the cardboard trick but I didn't make it thick enough so I still had to take off the back plate. I took all the strings off at once and gave the fretboard a good cleaning and then restrung the guitar as I usually do. Amazingly the tremolo allowed the strings to come right up to pitch with little hassle. I will have to make sure the cardboard is thicker next time...who knew empty paper towel rolls would have such a convienient use?
Instead of cardboard I use one of these rubber door wedges.
It does the job perfectly.
-Made of rubber so no damage to finish.
-Variable wedge thickness means you can poke it into the gap between bridge and body until it fits perfectly (press the bar down slightly as you poke it in, then let the bridge back down once in position for perfect fit).
-Once under tension, it will barely compress at all and will not move.
GET ONE!
It does the job perfectly.
-Made of rubber so no damage to finish.
-Variable wedge thickness means you can poke it into the gap between bridge and body until it fits perfectly (press the bar down slightly as you poke it in, then let the bridge back down once in position for perfect fit).
-Once under tension, it will barely compress at all and will not move.
GET ONE!
dannymusic
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what is this clean the neck you speak of?
Spudmurphy
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Instead of cardboard I use one of these rubber door wedges.
It does the job perfectly.
-Made of rubber so no damage to finish.
-Variable wedge thickness means you can poke it into the gap between bridge and body until it fits perfectly (press the bar down slightly as you poke it in, then let the bridge back down once in position for perfect fit).
-Once under tension, it will barely compress at all and will not move.
GET ONE!
Nice tip - I like that!!
Cheers Spud.
Seriously, it is the most useful non-proprietary gizmo I have ever stumbled upon.
Chaka5150
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However; Bungo, it is smart to carry a rubber around with you as you never know when you'll need it joking aside...both are good solutions. I'll try them next time myself.
joking aside...both are good solutions. I'll try them next time myself.However; Bungo, it is smart to carry a rubber around with you as you never know when you'll need it
Thankfully at my stage of life (and marriage), my preferred post-gig activity now is to return home as quickly as possible, and put the kettle on for a nice cup of tea.
How rock and roll am I?
Spudmurphy
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Thankfully at my stage of life (and marriage), my preferred post-gig activity now is to return home as quickly as possible, and put the kettle on for a nice cup of tea.
How rock and roll am I?
Me too - I'm playing a "matinée gig" on Friday - a retirement bash, starts at noon - should be home by 5 !!!
