Help! Problems about the floating bridge of JP6 BFR

[jovi_bw]

Hi Jacob,

thanks for your reply!
You recommend setting the guitar up to the factory specs,
but its for the most updated 09-42 string in V shape spring setup??

thanks

Jovi,

If I follow correctly, it's the Cherry burst BFR JP that you're having trouble achieving the flutter effect with...

The bridge on this guitar, along with your Egyptian Smoke JP, look like they could have their pivot screws raised up a half-turn (left), then leveled- they shouldn't be "pitched-up" like they are now. Also here's one thing to note:

String gauges on JP models have changed sporadically throughout the years (always per JP's request)- Last year, they were shipped out with 10's, which required 3 springs in the trem cavity. This year, we've switched back to 9's, which requires 2 springs in a "V" shape, with the trem claw tightened to the point where it's about a 1/2 inch away from the trem cavity wall. Bottom line is, if you're using any strings lighter than 10-46 gauge, use 2 springs:

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I definitely recommend setting the guitar up to our factory specs:

1. Adjust action via truss rod (fret the 1st and 15th, and there should be about a the width of a business card between the top of the 7th fret and the bottom of the string, maybe less.)
2. Level the bridge
3. Set ALL saddle heights at 2/32" from the top of the 12th fret to the bottom of the string.
4. Intonate

TUNE UP between each step. After following these steps, go back and do them all over again- steps 2-5 can add relief to the neck.