Just noticed something. JP 12 vs JPX

[ohdamnitsdevin]

On the JP 12 the tremolo bar is much stiffer I guess the adjective would be for it. When it was moved up it just stayed. On my jpx if I move it up gravity knocks it back down. Now, I'm probably being ignorant but is there a way to adjust the looseness (if you will) of the term bar? Thanks!

 

[acwild]

There's a friction screw to adjust.

 

[ohdamnitsdevin]

Oh really? And how does one do this? Is there a video anywhere showing the proper way to adjust this? Or is this something I should have someone else do?

 

[Warg Master]

Get your small allen wrench, Dive Bomb the Trem and the screw is under the backside on the part that is now exposed. adjust. Easy.

 

[ohdamnitsdevin]

Do I need to remove strings first?

 

[jzeijen]

Nope, you're overthinking it. Just push the bar down fairly deep and you can see the adjustment screw. Then tighten as much as you like.

 

[ohdamnitsdevin]

Thank you guys! What are some pros and cons to having it tight or loose?

 

[acwild]

Thank you guys! What are some pros and cons to having it tight or loose?

It's easier to do the cricket noise with it firm. Other than that, having it loose will keep it out of your way. Really it's just a personal preference thing.

 

[James C]

I set mine so it sways enough that I don't have to fight it when I need it, though tight enough that when I flick it out of the way it will stay there and not move.
I always throw mine so the straight part of the bar is pointing towards the strap button.
Just me though! I never thought there to be any benificial factors of having it very tight, or very loose.
Only personal preference!