So, what about those posh diamond-coated nut files you can get? Are they any good? Well…
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Those nut and sddle sanders they sell on eBay for not a lot of money… Are they any good? Well…
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This damned neck continues to task me, curse it. This time the tuner bushings are too small for the holes in the aftermarket neck. Let’s deal with that…
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Last time we wrestled the neck into the pocket. Now we meet another common issue with aftermarket necks: Mismatched screw holes. Find out how to deal with this…
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Fitting a new bolt-on neck should be a relatively straightforward process. However, sometimes necks can fight back a little. Check it out…
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Should you use a notched straight edge for guitar and bass setup? It’s a precision tool and is invaluable for some jobs. But maybe not setup. Read more…
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Dealing with truss rods can often be a frustrating experience. There are no real standards. For the most part, you’ll encounter a smallish number of adjustment nuts and tools but sometimes makers throw curveballs. Looking at Maton today…
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I’ll return to tremolo stabilisation (a particular implementation) at some point in the future but, for now, I’ve a few thoughts to round out the subject, including an important caveat for all these systems. Check it out…
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After blocking, after dive-only setups, after tremolo-stops… It’s time to look at ways to keep the bridge fully floating but still add a little extra stability to the system. Let’s take a look at tremolo stabiliser devices…
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We understand how to block a trem completely. We understand some of the problems inherent in a fully floating trem system. Now let’s look at some possible solutions to help bring a little stability.
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All this tremolo/vibrato bridge system talk has prompted me to talk about the problems that are inherent in these systems. Let’s consider the delicate balance and how some chimps can upset things…
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A vintage Strat-style tremolo is relatively easy to block. A fully floating trem bridge is more challenging to do properly. The bridge should be blocked so it’s fixed in its ‘neutral’ position. That needs a little more work…
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