Strat trem setup

[Oldfart_Shredman]

Hello all,
I have an American Special Stratocaster with a Wilkinsin V100 trem and it seems like whatever adjustment I make the g string goes sharp when I use the trem.

I have tried having the aft of the bridge 1/8" out from the body (everything stayed in tune that was except for the G, but the trem arm was practically sitting on the vol knob), tried having the aft of the bridge almost touching the body and heights in between.

I have installed a trem stopper in the cavity and I'm using 2 springs. The trem stopper improved the stability quite a bit. I'm not doing dive bombs or the like.

Any ideas?

Many thanks in advance,

Oldfart_Shredman

 

[chadd]

What have you done to address potential binding in the nut? That's usually the source of the problem

 

[Oldfart_Shredman]

I usually lube the nut every time I string change or when I think it needs it, that's about it. I'll try some lube as it's been awhile.

Thanks

 

[ehdwuld]

The g string is a common problem with all guitars

could be the string tree
Or the nut
Or the bridge
Or the string

 

[chadd]

I usually lube the nut every time I string change or when I think it needs it, that's about it. I'll try some lube as it's been awhile.

Thanks

You may want to hit it with a little sandpaper before adding the lube.

 

[Mincer]

On my Strat, I solved the nut problem by installing an LSR roller nut. That isn't an easy job to do, but it did cure my issues.

 

[Benjy_26]

That string is binding at some point. Graphtec tree would help if it's binding there. Otherwise, it's at the nut.

 

[Oldfart_Shredman]

Thanks all.

The string trees are pretty prettyFender upgraded them on the American Specials. Looks like I've got some nut work in my future.

 

[Benjy_26]

Thanks all.

The string trees are pretty prettyFender upgraded them on the American Specials. Looks like I've got some nut work in my future.

Only other spot that I can think of is the tuner. Maybe the string slips or the tuner itself is worn out?

 

[alex1fly]

I was having this same problem recently after I installed a trem-stop and cranked the claw down. Removed the trem-stop, readjusted the claw, and the problem is gone. Go figure. Trems are weird.