Korgscrew
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Posted: Nov. 28 2005, 19:50 |
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I'm actually looking at a picture of one now. I would think that the adjustment you're looking for is this little allen screw on the back. Getting to that should be fun (and really, a bit of extra thought and they could have had a tension adjustment which could have been done from below, or even on top...maybe I ought to go and work for Ibanez...) - it looks like you'll have to take the whole unit out (your mission, should you choose to accept...).
To do that, you'll need to take the springs out from the tremolo block. That's not too difficult, but bear in mind that putting them back in can be more tricky (though it just takes a little practise really). I've always loosened off the tension of the strings when doing this, but I've seen instructions suggesting not to do that. I would have thought that not loosening the strings would just lead to the bridge lurching wildly forwards (it would also make it a pain to get the springs back in), but if people can do it that way without being whacked in the face by it as it flies out, then all power to them...
Once the springs are off, the bridge should just pull straight out - the only things that hold it in place are the springs and the tension of the strings (perhaps that's even enough to hold it in place against the posts once the springs are off...I don't really feel like experimenting...). You can then adjust that little allen screw and put the whole thing back. I'd recommend a pair of needle-nose pliers for that - you can grip them by the bent end and just pull them into place in their holes in the block.
I think that before doing that, I'd be wanting to take a closer look at the whole mechanism that holds the bar in place (by examining the end of the bar for any clues, then shining a light down the hole to see what's there), if I was in your position. Maybe it wouldn't tell me anything more than that I have to pull the whole lot apart so I could fiddle with the tension adjustment screw, but equally, it might reveal something that shows a solution to the problem that doesn't involve taking half the bridge to bits.
I should also say that Floyd Rose bridges and their relatives can be incredibly fussy, and you might find that after taking the bridge out, it takes a while for the whole thing to settle down to normal again.
If it's still under warranty, it might be best to just take it back and let the shop repair/adjust it. That said, I think taking things to bits is always a good learning experience (though sometimes you might find that the lesson is "Don't do that again").
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but I only got around to playing a gig recently with it and my whammy bar just kept falling out, i ended up picking it up and keeping it in my teeth! if there is anyone there that can give me advice on keeping it in, it would be much much appreciated. 
