Tremolo Spring

[threeminutesboy]

Hi All,

I'm just curious, but how many spring do you recommend with a 9-42 string set ?

Currently I have 3, but I found the trem to hard to move. If i remove one, the trem is too loose.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks in Advance !

 

[Daggo]

Tremelo tension is a result of spring tension, number of springs and string tension.

To get a tension somewhere between 2 and 3 springs you can: a) use 2 springs, but increase their tension by tightening the spring claw (the one screwed into the body); b) use 3 springs and loosen the spring claw; or c) try slightly lighter strings.

Whichever method you use, just make sure the bridge still rests firmly against the body when the trem bar is not depressed.

 

[threeminutesboy]

Hi,

looks easy

I think I will remove on spring and adjust the screews

Many thanks for the tip !

 

[ebb soul]

Three. But you can also try two and put them in the middle two claws and outer two bridge holes. This is an in-between tention that works well 'cos they're stretched taughter. But what do I know, any strings smaller than 52-10 is jes silly to me. I use my extra trem springs on my drummers' pedal!