WaimeaBay
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Posted on Sep 17 2006 08:39 AM
Okay, I am getting tired of spending money to have the guitar fully set up. So I have been doing adjustments myself lately. I have a question about Fender's description of bridge setup. I will put things I am not sure about in bold. If anyone can explain to me in laimens terms, I'd be grateful.
FROM FENDER:
For the Jaguar/Jazzmaster bridge, adjustment is a simple process. Slide the tremolo lock button back into the locked position. Tune the guitar to pitch (if you use an alternative tuning, drop "D", tuned down a 1/2 step, etc., you will need to tune the guitar to that tuning). Slide the tremolo lock button into the unlocked position. Using the tremolo tension adjustment screw, tighten or loosen the screw to return the tuning back to pitch. The end result should be that whether the tremolo lock button is in either locked or unlocked position, the tuning remains constant.
- I am just not sure which is the locked, and which is the unlocked.
- I really don't know what the second bold line means, sorry for being a dumbass.
- How do you truly know if you need to make a bridge adjustment? I recently switched strings, but kept the 13 gauge strings. The bridge seems a bit more high than it did before, I changed the strings. Anyway, I had a pro setup over the summer, now it is playing good, but seems a tic off.
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Brian
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Posted on Sep 17 2006 09:55 AM
This should help you:
http://www.webrocker.de/jaguar/v2/index.php?page=goodies_geek&show=tremloc
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DannySnyder
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Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Sep 17 2006 09:59 AM
WaimeaBay,
All setups I've had we're guaranteed over a period of time. Quite often it's not right for the player on the first go around. I would contact the guy and ask him if he'll help. The hard work of the setup is done, the adjustments take very little time and he should be able to do it while you wait. I'd be very surprised if he refused you.
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WaimeaBay
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Posted on Sep 17 2006 10:26 AM
brain, thanks for informative website. Very good read.
Danny I agree 100%. Problem is the guy I got to is near my summer home. I wont see him for another 9 motnhs 
When I played it in the shop, it was 100% perfect. A week later I was getting a little fret buzz on the high E & B strings around the 18-20 frets. Now after I changed strings the action went a bit higher & I have no buzz, but the bridge seems just a bit off. I have not delt with this crap since I used to play floyd rose jackson guitars 
Anyway, next time I see the guy I will telll him the setup was crappy. I have nobody around here that I would trust to set it up. So minor tweaking I would like to learn myself.
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DannySnyder
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Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Sep 17 2006 10:45 AM
One little point that may or may not apply. My tech advises me to take the guitar home, play it for a while. If I'm happy with how the guitar is setup I should then use locktite or superglue and secure the saddle screws. He obviously skips this step in the event that I'm not happy with it and it needs readjustment. Maybe your tech either overlooked securing the screws or advising you to, and they moved on you?
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WaimeaBay
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Posted on Sep 17 2006 11:47 AM
Danny, that is most likely what happaned. Because he did not inform me to do it.
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WR
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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netherlands
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Posted on Sep 17 2006 01:09 PM
WaimeaBay
Anyway, next time I see the guy I will telll him the setup was crappy.
I wouldn't do that, even if it's true, it's a sure way to not get what you want from him. Even for immoral rude pricks, staying polite and civil is the way to go because it yields the best results!  (obviously not saying that you are one though)
but even so, if you switched strings and use a different brand, the tension will be different even with the same gauge. You can also hardly blame the tech for Fender supplying, basically, unfit saddle adjustment screws. I dont knwo about the MIA's, but the japs are notorious for the screws simply not being tight enough. still, he should have noticed that.
still, learning to do it yourself is the best way i guess, good luck!
btw, instead of locktite (haven't found that) you can use dental floss. but two or three pieces through the screwhole before turning the screw in and voila.
WR
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