RG7620 trem tuning problems

metalfiend666 · 09-30-2005, 06:44 PM

I've had my RG7620 for about a year now, and like all Floyd Rose type trem guitars it has that problem of not going 100% back into tune after divebombs and other downwards trem usage. Not a problem on my RG550, I just give the bar a quick upwards pull and it goes back into tune. I just can't find the "tweak point" on my RG7620.

The trem's in good condition with mint knife edges, and I've had it professionally set up. It still sits slightly flat after I play with the bar. Trying the same trick as I use on the RG550 leaves the tuning slightly sharp instead.

Anyone got any ideas? This is really starting to bug my now as it's meant that I don't use the trem anymore.

nyck · 09-30-2005, 06:53 PM

i had the same problem on my RG7620 until i put chap stick on the knife edges of the trem. it's a type of lip moisturizer if you didn't know. i don't want to explain it so here:
http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showth...ght=chap+stick

Vince · 09-30-2005, 06:59 PM

You might want to replace the springs in the back of the guitar. The 7620 has the Ibanez Lo Pro Edge trem. It's arguably the best trem ever made. It's designed to always go back to the zero point, no questions. If it isn't doing that for you, something is definitely wrong with it.

Silly question time...

1) do you remember to lock down the pegs at the nut?

2) Have you set up the intonation on the guitar?

3) Do you stretch out your strings while putting them on the guitar?

metalfiend666 · 09-30-2005, 07:00 PM

Thanks, I'll give it a go.

metalfiend666 · 09-30-2005, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertdweller

Silly question time...

1) do you remember to lock down the pegs at the nut?

2) Have you set up the intonation on the guitar?

3) Do you stretch out your strings while putting them on the guitar?

Yes to all of the above.

I'll give the chapstick idea a try first, then I'll change the springs if it doesn't 100% fix it.

Vince · 09-30-2005, 07:24 PM

the chapstick / wax idea is probably a very good one. Lubrication can fix a lot of life's little problems

I'm baiting Shannon on this one

Metal Ken · 09-30-2005, 07:48 PM

it has to specifically be chapstick. No one knows what the magic property is though ;p

Kevan · 09-30-2005, 11:34 PM

Chapstick is the cheap bastard fix.

Try a real lubricant for even better results.
Graphite powder works well, but I prefer something with PTFE (Teflon-based).
Both are available at any auto parts store. The $2 tube should last you years.

-Apply it to both the knife edge and the cut out on the trem post.
-Clear away an excess.
-Rock the trem back and forth a few times.
-Re-apply and clean excess.
-String or spring it back up.
-Check tuning and rock out!

Digital Black · 10-01-2005, 12:58 AM

I'd look at the condidtion of the Trem posts. Give them a slight spin to give the knife edges a fresher contact point.

09-30-2005, 06:44 PM	#1
metalfiend666 - Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 9,623 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 43	RG7620 trem tuning problems I've had my RG7620 for about a year now, and like all Floyd Rose type trem guitars it has that problem of not going 100% back into tune after divebombs and other downwards trem usage. Not a problem on my RG550, I just give the bar a quick upwards pull and it goes back into tune. I just can't find the "tweak point" on my RG7620. The trem's in good condition with mint knife edges, and I've had it professionally set up. It still sits slightly flat after I play with the bar. Trying the same trick as I use on the RG550 leaves the tuning slightly sharp instead. Anyone got any ideas? This is really starting to bug my now as it's meant that I don't use the trem anymore.

09-30-2005, 06:59 PM	#3
Vince Vince is X!!! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 5,611 Real Name: Vince Main Seven: Ibanez Rig: Rocktron / Mesa Thanked: 112	You might want to replace the springs in the back of the guitar. The 7620 has the Ibanez Lo Pro Edge trem. It's arguably the best trem ever made. It's designed to always go back to the zero point, no questions. If it isn't doing that for you, something is definitely wrong with it. Silly question time... 1) do you remember to lock down the pegs at the nut? 2) Have you set up the intonation on the guitar? 3) Do you stretch out your strings while putting them on the guitar? THE ASYLUM VINCELUPONE.COM

09-30-2005, 07:48 PM	#7
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,452 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 73	it has to specifically be chapstick. No one knows what the magic property is though ;p Almighty asmodeus, existant of chaos Ominous be thy name Thy kingdom come on earth Lead me into all temptation of my flesh So I may trespass greatly into Thy ways by my desires ~Fornicatus Benefictus http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

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Digital Black Divinitus Infallibilis • Super Moderator • Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 5,321 Real Name: Lord Andrew Main Seven: 2005 Ibanez RG1527BLK Rig: Rocktron + rack gear Thanked: 20	I'd look at the condidtion of the Trem posts. Give them a slight spin to give the knife edges a fresher contact point. Born of Fire//--\\ Consumed by it Divinitus Infallibilis

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09-30-2005, 06:53 PM	#2
nyck blah! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,976 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: no 7 Rig: Mesa .50 Caliber Thanked: 2	i had the same problem on my RG7620 until i put chap stick on the knife edges of the trem. it's a type of lip moisturizer if you didn't know. i don't want to explain it so here: http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showth...ght=chap+stick

09-30-2005, 07:00 PM	#4
metalfiend666 - Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 9,623 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 43	Thanks, I'll give it a go.

09-30-2005, 07:24 PM	#6
Vince Vince is X!!! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 5,611 Real Name: Vince Main Seven: Ibanez Rig: Rocktron / Mesa Thanked: 112	the chapstick / wax idea is probably a very good one. Lubrication can fix a lot of life's little problems I'm baiting Shannon on this one

09-30-2005, 11:34 PM	#8
Kevan The Tremol-No Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,645 Main Seven: RG-7-CST Rig: Rivera TBR-2SL 4x12 Thanked: 31	Chapstick is the cheap bastard fix. Try a real lubricant for even better results. Graphite powder works well, but I prefer something with PTFE (Teflon-based). Both are available at any auto parts store. The $2 tube should last you years. -Apply it to both the knife edge and the cut out on the trem post. -Clear away an excess. -Rock the trem back and forth a few times. -Re-apply and clean excess. -String or spring it back up. -Check tuning and rock out!

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