Thoughtless 7 Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Hey there, I have a GRX720 and i wanted to stop the Trem from working all together so i was thinking of taking out the standard bridge and sticking in a Tune-o-matic. Would this work or would it just crap up on me? I also saw the Tremel-No, but its not for general sale yet, anyone know when it might be for sale? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 The GRX720 is a 7 string rite? Try this http://projectguitar.com/tut/tht1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 THat's a good advise, but if you don't want to incurr in all that work you can block off the trem, that's how I got it on my strat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 What do you mean by block off the trem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 set the trem flat, if it's a old type 6 screw onre losse the screws a bit set it flat with the body, then measure the space between the body and the trem, cut a piece of wood that size and shape it to fit the slot tight, on some cases you will have to do one for both sides, but usualy only for floating trems that sit flush while away from the body. It's not the best way to get a hardtail, but it will work. Ah, once the trem is blocked tighten the screws a bit just to hold the trem piece down, not too tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Thanks im gunna do that on my strat once im dun painting all my other guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoughtless 7 Posted August 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Its not an old 6 screw type...but the idea might still work on it...i'll try it out on the weekend and report how it went. More ideas are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Try this http://projectguitar.com/tut/tht1.htm You went there rite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoughtless 7 Posted August 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Yeah...but i don't want to completely cut up my guitar...this is my baby were are talking about here, plus the block method might be easier and if it doesn't work, its still not going to damage my guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Haha everyones guitar is there baby . Iwas just checking because the tutorials here are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoughtless 7 Posted August 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Yeah, they are. I've been coming to Project Guitar a while now...but only just revently found the forum...me = Teh n00b. If i added more strings to the bridge to keep it from moving as much...would this work, or would it put too much tension on the strings and break them all the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryL Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 You could always block the trem as mentioned above but have you thought about adding more springs and tightening the claw the whole way up, essentially keeping it in the state of lockdown. If you have 3 springs in there now add all 5 to the claw and at least try it, what's the worst that could happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Nah i doubt it would break the strings but it mite be a little akward on the wood by the screws becuase there holding pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoughtless 7 Posted August 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Bugger...i didn't think of the screws...Hmm...i COULD put wall plugs in then the screw...that should pretty much keep them in place, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Yea but i mean the trem is alread set against the side of the trem cavity, so it shouldnt be a big deal. But if you want to take the screws out and put wal plugs in, it wouldnt hurt. And FWIW, hte wood will help set it into position and keep it from really getting out of control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoughtless 7 Posted August 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 ok...this might sound stupid...but what does FWIW stand for? heh...>_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 For What It's Worth. Go with the blocking, since it's reversible. Clapton's strats are blocked (not sure why) Before I install a block, I drill a couple holes in it, so later I can put some screws in those holes to help me pull the block back out of the guitar. But, it's been years since I've done that. I can't remember how I did it exactly. Not much to it , tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 You could always block the trem as mentioned above but have you thought about adding more springs and tightening the claw the whole way up, essentially keeping it in the state of lockdown. If you have 3 springs in there now add all 5 to the claw and at least try it, what's the worst that could happen? this is the way I did it first, I tend to find that blocking it gives the guitar more sustain and better sound, like more solid. Block it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoughtless 7 Posted August 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 I ran the idea past my dad and he said with 5 springs on the bridge it will put a hell of a lot of tension on the bracket and wood...if i can't find wall plugs to fit, should i use bigger screws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 I have done it, if your body is solid wood and not plywood you will have no problem, those little screws are kinda long so they bite good on the body... but iI will still suggest you block it, usualy the trem block are made with cast iron, and is held by 3 small screws on top, I'll be more afraid of this breaking than the screws stripping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoughtless 7 Posted August 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Ahh excellent...i'll have to order more springs tonight and some saddles, and i'll cut the wood to sise tomorrow and report on how it went... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 If you block it, you don't need to add springs, with 2 or 3 will be enought just to make sure it stays in place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoughtless 7 Posted August 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Hmm...i'd still rather get new springs cos the ones that are in now...rattle and make a rather haunting noise at me. I suppose i can try without them first then if need be buy more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 Do they creek and sqeak(spelling) wen u use the bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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