My JP bridge not level

[roburado]

Hey, y'all.

My JP bridge isn't flush with the body. It tilts a bit in the direction of...well...like you're using the bar to drop the pitch of a note. Everything is fine soundwise and with playing the guitar. It's just looks a little funny.

I was trying to tighten the screws to get the claw to pull on the springs to try to level the bridge, but it's kind of tough to turn the screws. I even kind of placed the guitar in a way that "pulls up" on the trem bar to kind of loosen the tension applied to the springs, claw, and screw. I guess I'm just afraid to be more aggressive with the screws. Don't want to strip the threads of damage the heads of the screws. Is there a better way to level the bridge? Or should I just be a little more aggressive?

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

I say to try and use a screwdriver with a slightly larger tip and a bigger (diameter) handle - should make things much easier.

 

[roburado]

Thanks, Pete. I'll give that a try.

 

[Bowks]

Another tip is to back the screws off first to get it moving a little, then tighten it. Helps to move those little puppies if they've never been tweaked before.

 

[Random Hero]

I use a screwdriver, and hold the handle with pliers. Does the trick for me.