Will the Floyd.. (Axis question)

[Alexeh]

Dig into the body if I take off the locking nut and detune the guitar a couple of steps? I heard there was something that held the bridge in place so it doesn't do this, but I'd like a confirmation or picture if possible!

Thanks

 

[Phrat]

Dig into the body if I take off the locking nut and detune the guitar a couple of steps? I heard there was something that held the bridge in place so it doesn't do this, but I'd like a confirmation or picture if possible!

Thanks

The trem should already be set up to be resting against the body so any reduction in tension of the strings from detuning shouldnt cause it to dig into the body. But I might be wrong

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

After taking the Stoners Axis to bits, even with the strings detuned a few steps, it sits flat on the body.

 

[Alexeh]

Will it eventually leave a visible mark in it though?

 

[Larry]

I suppose anything could leave a mark. But if it did I believe there would be more threads on it or complaints.

 

[Alexeh]

Maybe the people never looked under them

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

The finish is very hard, and its not a hard band when it goes back to the resting position.

 

[DaveB]

Even if it does leave a mark, on Axis guitars the base plate of the Floyd is always (unless you are divebombing) in contact with the body so no one would see it....

HTH

Dave

 

[Alexeh]

Yeah, I wasn't sure what would happen if you dive the floyd all the way down and let go.

 

[beej]

If you're really concerned, I suggest you call or email MM customer service and get reassured by the right folks.