Question about setting up a JP MM

[Hellbeans]

I haven't made tweaks to it in a long time, but now I'm trying to tune it down to D, and obviously the bridge got very low.

The 2 big screws (on the plate, where it says Music Man) only raise and lower the front of the bridge...But I remember there was a way to raise and lower the back part aswell, without using the springs or re-tuning...I'd really appreciate any help!

 

[Oh3AreSicks]

Under the cover on the back there are 2 screws. You have turn those 2 screws out a half turn or so and retune. That will level the bridge. As you lessen the tension on the bridge by detuning the guitar these screws must be tightened or loosened accordingly.

 

[redeleon]

Under the cover on the back there are 2 screws. You have turn those 2 screws out a half turn or so and retune. That will level the bridge. As you lessen the tension on the bridge by detuning the guitar these screws must be tightened or loosened accordingly.

Ill post a question here also:

will a tremsetter be also a good use for this one if you want to drop tunings without having to screw the springs?

 

[Oh3AreSicks]

A tremsetter, no. But a Tremol-no, Yes. Tremol-No™ It's a really neat piece and works well. It can be a little tricky to install.

 

[Hellbeans]

So what size Allen would I need for those? (I remember I was able to get 'em to work, but I can't find the right Allen size.)

Also, do you know which direction does what? (Counter-clock and Clockwise)

 

[Oh3AreSicks]

You'll need a philips screw driver to get in the back plate and the same screwdriver for the trem claw screws.
When you went down a full step did you change string gauges?

 

[Hellbeans]

Heh, all this time I thought you were talking about something entirely different...I didn't mess with the trem screws at all until just an hour ago.

There are 2 holes for Allens just below the bridge on the back side (below) and I thought these could move the bridge up and down OVERRIDING the trem claw screws.

And no, I didn't change gauge, I'm trying to see what's the lowest possible amount of tension/action I can get on this guitar

 

[Oh3AreSicks]

If we're thinking of the same ones. Small one is a Trem Bar Tension Adjustment and the bigger one is the Bar Spring Mounting Screw.