Mike D
New member
Hi again everyone. I have a couple quick questions I wanted to run by you. I just bought a new PRS Custom 24 with a tremolo and I love it! I've had a couple slight issues with tuning stability after using the trem (and I'm not talking dive-bombs here or anything major) and I was wondering if someone could help me figure out what I need to do to correct this.
1. After using the trem to drop notes even about one full step (sometimes less), some strings (G, B, high E) are returning a bit flat on my Peterson Strobostomp. Nothing huge, but enough that you can definately tell that tuning is off. Conversely, if I pull notes up a 1/2 step or more I find those same strings returning a little sharp. The low E and A are usually fine and usually don't have a problem with the D either. After giving the arm a little shake, things usually fall back into place, but I can't see myself doing that after each time I use the trem. Again, I'm not doing anything crazy with the trem, just a step or so in either direction.
2. I'll have my guitar perfectly in tune and after I insert the arm the strings go a bit sharp. What's that about?
The trem seems to be set up properly. PRS recommends that the bridge float 1/16" off the body. It is at that clearance, give or take a hair, with the right side appearing ever so slightly lower (if it even is, it definately is not off by more than 1/32"). Is that a problem I can fix by adjusting the trem springs or does it have to do w/ the 6 screws? Action is perfect at just over 2/32" at the 12th fret, maybe 3/32". I changed strings once to D'Addario but kept the same guage on it. I gave the strings a fairly thorough stretching. I don't think the strings are catching in the nut. Does this sound like a trem issue? A nut issue? If I'm leaving out any important info let me know. I don't expect this trem to perform like a Floyd, but for what I'm using it for it should stay in tune. Thanks ahead of time!
Mike
1. After using the trem to drop notes even about one full step (sometimes less), some strings (G, B, high E) are returning a bit flat on my Peterson Strobostomp. Nothing huge, but enough that you can definately tell that tuning is off. Conversely, if I pull notes up a 1/2 step or more I find those same strings returning a little sharp. The low E and A are usually fine and usually don't have a problem with the D either. After giving the arm a little shake, things usually fall back into place, but I can't see myself doing that after each time I use the trem. Again, I'm not doing anything crazy with the trem, just a step or so in either direction.
2. I'll have my guitar perfectly in tune and after I insert the arm the strings go a bit sharp. What's that about?
The trem seems to be set up properly. PRS recommends that the bridge float 1/16" off the body. It is at that clearance, give or take a hair, with the right side appearing ever so slightly lower (if it even is, it definately is not off by more than 1/32"). Is that a problem I can fix by adjusting the trem springs or does it have to do w/ the 6 screws? Action is perfect at just over 2/32" at the 12th fret, maybe 3/32". I changed strings once to D'Addario but kept the same guage on it. I gave the strings a fairly thorough stretching. I don't think the strings are catching in the nut. Does this sound like a trem issue? A nut issue? If I'm leaving out any important info let me know. I don't expect this trem to perform like a Floyd, but for what I'm using it for it should stay in tune. Thanks ahead of time!
Mike
