Edge Pro 7 problem

chavhunter · 08-28-2007, 04:27 PM

When I use the trem, the guitar goes out of tune. Not drastically, but if I've got it tuned perfectly and pull up a bit on the trem then all the strings end up being just a tiny little bit sharp (1-2 lights on the TU2). Locking stud mod needed (or similar) or just a bad set-up?

JJ Rodriguez · 08-28-2007, 04:29 PM

When you dive do the strings end up a little flat? could be not quite positioned right in the posts, and/or might need lube. Ask Kevan as he's the trem expert around here, and he can tell us what the PTFE lube tastes like.

chavhunter · 08-28-2007, 04:45 PM

yeah if i dump the bar then the strings end up a tiny bit flat. only small amounts but its enough to really piss me off!!! the bridge is clearly not returning to the same point each time.

would WD40 be any use?

JJ Rodriguez · 08-28-2007, 04:51 PM

For a short time. You'd be better off getting PTFE lube, that's what Kevan uses. Apparently it penetrates (tee hee) the metal or something and stays around for awhile. Back out the posts 180 degrees, smear some on the posts, then put them back in, and work the trem a bit to spread the lube. I'm pretty sure that's what Dr. Kevan prescribes. He still hasn't told me what it tastes like yet though.

chavhunter · 08-28-2007, 05:01 PM

lol cheers, i'll lube up and see if it makes things a litle smoother

thats why I love being a musician, so many innuendos

Tight G-strings, huge bottom ends, wobbly knobs, the list is endless...

OzzyC · 08-28-2007, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Rodriguez

He still hasn't told me what it tastes like yet though.

Which reminds me, have you ever found out how Kahler's nuts taste? I remember you really wanted to find out.

Thomas · 08-28-2007, 05:34 PM

Just thought I'd contribute the obligatory IBANEZ RULES!! tech - setup.

newamerikangospel · 08-28-2007, 09:30 PM

Make sure the spring claw is fairly parellel (spelling?). Unequal tension on the bridge could contribute to "binding" which would cause a floyd drop to be flat on return, and pulls to be sharp on return. And what I have always used is chapstick/equivelent. But I would recommend trying to fix what is wrong instead of remedy it. Maybe it has some uneven wear that needs to be touched up. A couple minutes and a couple utensils and you will be better off than just smearing stuff on the posts.

Stitch · 08-28-2007, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Rodriguez

When you dive do the strings end up a little flat? could be not quite positioned right in the posts, and/or might need lube. Ask Kevan as he's the trem expert around here, and he can tell us what the PTFE lube tastes like.

I'm sure I've seen you say this before...

JJ Rodriguez · 08-29-2007, 01:05 PM

Well I still don't know. I'm going to harass Kevan until he finally tells us.

Quote:

Originally Posted by newamerikangospel

A couple minutes and a couple utensils and you will be better off than just smearing stuff on the posts.

Well, it's a good idea to lube the posts anyways to prevent wear. But I'm assuming he's looked at the setup since that would be the most obvious place to look first, if the trem is level, etc.

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08-28-2007, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
JJ Rodriguez Pantysniffing zombie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 6,085 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7CT Rig: FramusDragon-Norbert Thanked: 40	When you dive do the strings end up a little flat? could be not quite positioned right in the posts, and/or might need lube. Ask Kevan as he's the trem expert around here, and he can tell us what the PTFE lube tastes like.

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chavhunter ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 524 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: RG1527 w/ DiMarzios Rig: Mesa Roadster + 2x12 Thanked: 8	yeah if i dump the bar then the strings end up a tiny bit flat. only small amounts but its enough to really piss me off!!! the bridge is clearly not returning to the same point each time. would WD40 be any use?

08-28-2007, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
JJ Rodriguez Pantysniffing zombie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 6,085 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7CT Rig: FramusDragon-Norbert Thanked: 40	For a short time. You'd be better off getting PTFE lube, that's what Kevan uses. Apparently it penetrates (tee hee) the metal or something and stays around for awhile. Back out the posts 180 degrees, smear some on the posts, then put them back in, and work the trem a bit to spread the lube. I'm pretty sure that's what Dr. Kevan prescribes. He still hasn't told me what it tastes like yet though.

08-28-2007, 05:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
chavhunter ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 524 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: RG1527 w/ DiMarzios Rig: Mesa Roadster + 2x12 Thanked: 8	lol cheers, i'll lube up and see if it makes things a litle smoother thats why I love being a musician, so many innuendos Tight G-strings, huge bottom ends, wobbly knobs, the list is endless...

08-28-2007, 05:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Thomas Stranger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: My secluded, little space Posts: 1,095 Real Name: Thomas Main Seven: Ibanez RG1527 Rig: Line 6 PODxt Thanked: 17	Just thought I'd contribute the obligatory IBANEZ RULES!! tech - setup.

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newamerikangospel HA HA!...Avatar! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,214 Real Name: lepsognakiremaw Main Seven: Schecter Gryphon Rig: GNX>H&K4x12-Hrtk2x15 Thanked: 13	Make sure the spring claw is fairly parellel (spelling?). Unequal tension on the bridge could contribute to "binding" which would cause a floyd drop to be flat on return, and pulls to be sharp on return. And what I have always used is chapstick/equivelent. But I would recommend trying to fix what is wrong instead of remedy it. Maybe it has some uneven wear that needs to be touched up. A couple minutes and a couple utensils and you will be better off than just smearing stuff on the posts.


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