Ibanez RGD, Instruction Manual

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Memo
Loosen the strings suffi ciently before you install or remove tremolo springs. •
Be aware that if you remove all of the springs, the tremolo unit will detach from the guitar.
To reattach the tremolo, insert the knife edge of the tremolo securely into the groove of the stud bolts, and •
then install the tremolo springs.
・
Models equipped with the zero point system
By disabling the zero point system you can use the unit as a
conventional fl oating bridge.
When the zero point system is disabled, the angle at which the tremolo
is attached will be adjusted by the balance between the tension of the
strings and the tension of the main springs attached to the tremolo
block.
For optimal performance, adjust the tremolo so that it is approximately
parallel with the surface of the guitar body.
1
While holding the arm in the upward position (i.e., with the tremolo block
away from the stop rod), remove the stop rod and the sub-spring.
2
With the guitar tuned correctly, check the angle of the tremolo.
3
If the tremolo is tilted toward the front, turn the spring adjustment knob
toward the “ plus ” direction to tighten the main spring.
4
If the tremolo is tilted toward the rear, turn the spring adjustment knob
toward the
“
minus
”
direction to loosen the main spring.
The tuning will be affected when you adjust the tremolo angle with the zero
※
point system disabled, because the balance between the tension of the
strings and the springs will change each time you adjust the tension of the
tremolo springs. You
ʼ ll need to tune repeatedly while making this adjustment.
STUD LOCK
The Edge-Zero2 tremolo bridge uses a stud lock mechanism.
1
Insert an Allen wrench （ 2 mm ） through the hole in the top of the stud bolt.
2
Turn the stud lock bolt clockwise, tightening it until it contacts the anchor
nut and can no longer rotate.
The stud lock will be released when you loosen the stud lock bolt.
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ADJUSTING THE ACTION
To adjust the height of the entire tremolo unit, use an Allen wrench
(3 mm) to turn the stud bolts located at the left and right of the tremolo
unit. (It is not possible to make adjustments for each string individually.)
Memo
Before you tune, make sure that the string stopper bolts are fi rmly tightened. •
ADJUSTING THE INTONATION
1
Use an Allen wrench (3 mm) to loosen the
pressure pad bolts of the locking nut, and
loosen the strings suffi ciently.
2
Use an Allen wrench (2 mm) to loosen the
saddle lock bolts, and adjust the saddle
position.
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