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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dana and Roberta Vincent [mailto:]
>
> ...hmmmm...there's that "Fender Nazis" title again...(it does
> have a certain
> charm)!!! Anyway, once I changed the tuners (to Sperzel locking),
> eliminated the string tree (worthless, unless you do a lot of excessive
> string bending), changed the nut (to the LSR Roller Nut), anchored the
> bridge (blocked the travel so it can't be pulled sharp, and tightened down
> the four springs all the way), my American Standard stays in tune
> rock-solid
> (even with deep trem-bar diving); HOWEVER, when playing in a warm
> environment, it will typically go flat (neck moves with
> temperature), and at
> the colder morning or night gigs, it will go sharp. So, despite the fact
> that it always stays in tune with ITSELF (if you are only playing with
> drums, it doesn't matter much!), I believe ALL guitars need attention to
> tuning (even the non-Fenders!). Please, no carnage as a result of this
> post!
>
> Best regards and respectfully, Dana Vincent
Dana, these are very interesting modifications. Do you really feel that way
about the string trees? Currently, my Strat "catches" on the G string...when
I am tuning it you get the creaking sound. I am thinking about lubing the
nut or the string tree. Maybe I should remove the string tree? Or are the
string trees not needed after you switched to the roller nut?
BTW, are there any trade-offs with going the roller nut route? Did you
install it yourself?
Personally, for all the bad mouthing the Jag/Jazzmaster gets about its
bridge and trem, I have more trouble keeping my Strat playable.
BTW, I listened to your 2nd CD for the first time in a while, and I got one
of those "This is even better than I remembered it" smiles on my face. Great
job.
Thanks a lot,
BN
