wilson mcphert
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I've got a new Sterling Silo 3 guitar and I have some issues with the tremelo arm.
Namely, it is very stiff and hard to 'jiggle', even for subtle tremelo work. I presume this has something to do with the springs, but I am surprised it would come set up like that. Is this usual for MM guitars? I intend to take it to a guitar tech, but I am surprised I should have to. If springs have to be adjusted or removed, I want to be sure that tuning stability is not compromised.
Secondly, the tremelo arm (which presumably would be similar to other MM guitars) sticks out and I can't close my guitar case without having to unscrew it. Surely there must be some way around this? Are there alternative replacement bars that don't stick out as much. It seems to be a design thing with this guitar as other guitars I have with tremelo arms don't have the same issue.
Don't get me wrong, I love this guitar and this is my only issue (see my video review on another thread).
Any advice would be appreciated.
Namely, it is very stiff and hard to 'jiggle', even for subtle tremelo work. I presume this has something to do with the springs, but I am surprised it would come set up like that. Is this usual for MM guitars? I intend to take it to a guitar tech, but I am surprised I should have to. If springs have to be adjusted or removed, I want to be sure that tuning stability is not compromised.
Secondly, the tremelo arm (which presumably would be similar to other MM guitars) sticks out and I can't close my guitar case without having to unscrew it. Surely there must be some way around this? Are there alternative replacement bars that don't stick out as much. It seems to be a design thing with this guitar as other guitars I have with tremelo arms don't have the same issue.
Don't get me wrong, I love this guitar and this is my only issue (see my video review on another thread).
Any advice would be appreciated.