4
Now, tighten the springs with the spring claw screws
so the spring block is pulled tightly against the
set screw.
5
Another way to pull the spring block against the
tremolo stop set screw is to add another spring
to the spring block and claw. Using this method
is preferred because it will be easier to re-float
the tremolo after setting up the bridge.
6
Now check the base plate position. If it is not
parallel to the face of the guitar body, turn the set
screw until the base plate is parallel.
7
After you get the base plate parallel, check your
string action. If your strings are too high or to low
for you, adjust the action with the two rocker
screws, using a 3mm Allen wrench until the action
is where you like it.
When you get the base plate parallel with the face
of the guitar, the action properly adjusted, and the
tremolo stop firmly engaged with the spring block,
you are ready to set the fine tuner range or intonate
the guitar.
These procedures follow…
