JP6 Bridge Setup

[mikeller]

OK - sorry to be redundant but I finally think I am going to have a few minutes this weekend to set up my new JP...

I have changed the string gauges to 9.5-44 (from 10-46). The bridge now leans backwards somewhat. As I understand, I should loosen the spring tension so that the bridge sets more perpendicular to the body.

What about the front of the bridge by the pivot studs - right now that sets slightly above the body. What is the effect of raising or lowering the pivot studs and is slightly above the body correct?

Thank you all

 

[lumberjack]

Hey Mike,

The bridge dropping is normal when you go from 10's to 9's cause there is less tension. With the floating bridge it's a balance between keeping the bridge level and keeping the strings in tune. Loosen screws until the bridge is level with the body then tune strings. Now you may find the bridge is a bit higher because the tuned the guitar adding tension. Try to tighten screws a bit until level then check tuning of strings. Once it's level and in tune you won't have to touch the screws again.

Don't mess with the posts cause then you are messing with the action.

Scott

 

[Dante]

if you set the studs wrong, you'll end up screwing the bridge.

 

[Kaloyan]

OK - sorry to be redundant but I finally think I am going to have a few minutes this weekend to set up my new JP...

I have changed the string gauges to 9.5-44 (from 10-46). The bridge now leans backwards somewhat. As I understand, I should loosen the spring tension so that the bridge sets more perpendicular to the body.

What about the front of the bridge by the pivot studs - right now that sets slightly above the body. What is the effect of raising or lowering the pivot studs and is slightly above the body correct?

Thank you all

First and foremost, adjust the tremolo to float properly (you're right it has to be perpendicular to the body, in a perfect manner, otherwise your guitar will either slightly keep higher and lower pitch). You do that by loosening the springs in the back of your guitar. Loosen up a bit tune it right, dive bomb, loosen up some more, tune it up, dive bomb until is right. Then I suggest looking at your neck. The higher gauge you play the bigger tension on the neck and vice versa. I am sure you know how to align the neck to the body. It's essential! THEN you could adjust the action (that always comes last!) to your preference from the studs that hold the bridge.
If nothing here makes sense - ring customer service. Hope that helps!