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ABM

SADDLE SETTINGS   

Quick Guide

 5400  

    

                   

 

  

 

 
 

For a be er understanding we assigned the single components 

to func onal groups like a traffic light. 

       Green:  Parts could be used while playing or tuning

       Yellow:  Parts are used for string replacement

       Red:      Parts are used for saddle se ngs

         

Please read the safety 

instruc ons of page 4 before you handle your tremolo!   

     

SADDLE SETTINGS

    
    
          

        

 5400  

    

9

3

5

7

7

8

The 5400 saddle contains
the string saddle       with ist
saddle insert       .

Before any changes for 
intona on, height or string
spread are made, please 
loosen both side locking screws     .   

Please un ghten the insert 
locking screw        for height 
or string spread adjustments.

Then you can move the 
saddle Insert       up to +/-
0.35mm lateral for string 
spread or you use the 
Height Adjustment screws
to follow the neck radius
properly. A er this work you
lock the insert locking screw 
again.

Intona on Se ng

Please loosen the side Locking
screw       before you use the 
intona on screw        for 
moving the saddle back or 
forward to find the right
posi on. 

A er changes are made
please  ghten the side locking
screw        again for best
tremolo ac on.           

 

    

If all work is done, lock it 
again. So your changes are
„stored“. 
 

16

3

3

     

 

6

6

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 String 

 Saddle

Saddle

Insert

Height Adjustment Screw 

Insert Locking Screw

Side Locking Screw

Side Locking Screw

3

5

7

8

6

3

16

Intona on Screw

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Summary of Contents for 5400

Page 1: ...High Quality German Guitar Parts ABM Fine Tuning Tremolo...

Page 2: ...has been carried out professionally and that there is knowledge of the tools required If you su er from a nickel allergy please ask us before purchasing an item how we can help you in this regard Spar...

Page 3: ...Locking No more string break based on Flat string Locking Individual saddle height intona on adjustment Large palm rest area due to the low pro le design Plug In and Play tremolo arm All components a...

Page 4: ...s not included Please choose model 7050 R2 or 7050 R3 c Chrome b Black Chrome g Gold Important Note 5400 The ABM 5400 Tremolo is directly compa ble to the Floyd Rose Original rou ng diagram which repr...

Page 5: ...compa ble to FENDER Bullet truss rod nuts too 5 55 14 3 28 2 6 44 15 6 9 9 2 41 30 Length 1 7 8 47 67mm Screw Spacing 1 1 8 28 58mm We recommend to gthten the string lock screws so ly for a long life...

Page 6: ...long las ng ac on without rust Truss Rod Cavity Yes compa ble to FENDER Bullet truss rod nut too Length 1 7 8 47 67mm Screw Spacing 1 1 8 28 58mm We recommend to gthten the string lock screws so ly f...

Page 7: ...ock screws so ly for a long life A er the rst resistance while screwing a 10 minutes turn clockwise is enough Worthwhile hints 5400 For a be er understanding we assigned the single components to func...

Page 8: ...saddle locking nut to the machine head and wind and tune the string with it again Please bring the tuner knob to a high posi on to assure enough tuning range Tighten the locking screw of the locking...

Page 9: ...ase loosen both side locking screws Please un ghten the insert locking screw for height or string spread adjustments Then you can move the saddle Insert up to 0 35mm lateral for string spread or you u...

Page 10: ...oa ng mount opera on and tremolo pocket If your instrument shows a Floyd Rose Classic rou ng template without a tremolo undercut you may need the block with a height of 42mm Guitars with a thinner bod...

Page 11: ...e slot when the screw is screwed in A er the rst resistance when ghtening con nue turning for a max of 5 10 minutes compared with a clock face It is not about screwing the screws in over the en re hei...

Page 12: ...nal ABM accesories like posts sleeves tremolo springs spring claw and moun ng screws They are carefully matched for a perfect common func on Are the locking screws of the Lock nut ght Regarding standa...

Page 13: ...cept the solder easily The distance between the string and the pickup should not be too small But why The magne c eld of the pickup is then too strong and the strings cannot vibrate freely The tone wi...

Page 14: ...m RE6 Saddle Insert please refer to parts list SH5400 Tuner Lever F4 3x10 15 20 Saddle Intona on Springs FB5400 Spring Steel Sheet GLK2 5x30n Intona on Screw GLSK3x8A2 Block Screw 5400Achse n Tuner Le...

Page 15: ...o Plate Block Screw GLSK3x8 Saddle Intona on Springs F4 3x10 2 F4 3x15 2 F4 3x20 4 Allen Key all M3 screws 790015ST SW 1 5 Swiss Tools Allen Key Moun ng Bolts 790030 SW 3mm String Locking Screw GZI4x8...

Page 16: ...ABM DIMENSIONS Quick Guide 5400 5400 16 10 6 34 5 32 5 4 68 5 50 11 5 67 9 6 14 4 74 10...

Page 17: ...assic ne tuner tremolo is not ideal either The strings tear since they are bent almost to 90 degrees in the clamping device That s why we developed a system which locks the string at from above The st...

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