Ibanez edge trem system

[JamesRaven23]

Hey everyone,

I have a previously owned Ibanez RG520 guitar with an edge trem. I've found it really a pain when I have to change strings because the saddle/string lock screws are deep inside the trem cavity so it's nearly impossible to get a good angle to unscrew them with an allen wrench. I recently found this site with info on setting up Ibanez trems, here's the link .... http://www.jemsite.com/tech/t_1setup.htm If you scroll down past the lo pro trem diagram it has a picture of the edge trem system and it shows the string/saddle lock screws well above the trem cavity. Is this the way the edge trem system is supposed to be set up in an RG body? If so, then what can I do to get my trem to fit like that? I cant see how I could balance my trem system like that by just doing some minor string adjustments or changing string gauge. Btw, I'm using size 10 strings and my trem has 3 spring coils. Thanks for reading and I'd appreciate any help or suggestions.

James

[Ki swordsman]

yep that's how it should be, this will have everything you could want i think

http://www.ibanezrules.com/tech/setup/index.htm

[Ki swordsman]

if i understood correctly, it seems your main problem may be that the claw on the back in the trem cavity may be screwed in too far

but i've never had an edge, i think i know how they generally work though, i have the lo pro edge which is very similar

they're the same except for shape and fine tuner placement right?

[JamesRaven23]

Yep, the lo pro and edge trems are very similar. And yes, the claw is pretty high. I don't want to unscrew it more than what's recommended .. so how far down can I unscrew it?

Thanks,

James

[Ki swordsman]

you'll just need to unscrew it til the bridge is at the level you want and the strings are in tune, remember once you've unscrewed it a bit, when you tune it up it'll raise even more

you can also adjust the bridge height if you want

and you'll probably want to intonate it afterwards too

[JamesRaven23]

OK, cool. Thanks for the help

James