trem stud squeaky

[greekdude]

Hello,
the uv70p is the only inserts/studs-equipped locking trem of my guitars. (The other two older ones have the oldest screw-pivots). Those studs are also locking, in the sense that they have a concentric minor bolt used to lock down the stud in place. So the smaller bolt (unseen by bare eye) must be untightened in order for the stud to be able to screw in clock-wise. I have noticed that when I turn the stud (clockwise or counter-clockwise), it produces a noise, a squeak, like there is friction between the stud's threads and the insert's (bushing's) threads. Is this bad? And if yes, how can it be remedied? Some wd40? Maybe grease or engine oil of some sort?

 

[DrNewcenstein]

Re: trem stud squeaky

Does this sound happen when the bridge (and thus the stud) has no pressure on it, or are you turning the bolt while the strings are tight/tuned?

 

[greekdude]

Re: trem stud squeaky

under full tension and only on the bass (low B) side. Treble (high E) side does not produce any noise. Turns rather easy.

 

[Snake Aces]

Re: trem stud squeaky

I have a locking two point trem much like that one. If I try to tighten the posts on it while the smaller bolts are loose while the guitar is tuned to pitch it also makes a creaking noise. This is just the friction between the threads as well as between the bridge and posts. It is not a huge deal but some guys like to put a little nut/trem lube between any and all of their moving parts on their guitars. I don't use lube between the bridge and the posts myself but I have used a small (and I mean very small) amount between threads and it works great.

 

[greekdude]

Re: trem stud squeaky

^^^ thanx bro, what kind of guitar do you have this one? Did it come stock? Most probably i'll put some machine oil, like the one used on shaving/hair-cutting machines or small sewing machines, although I feel a tiny amount of WD40 will do as well.

 

[Snake Aces]

Re: trem stud squeaky

^^^ thanx bro, what kind of guitar do you have this one? Did it come stock? Most probably i'll put some machine oil, like the one used on shaving/hair-cutting machines or small sewing machines, although I feel a tiny amount of WD40 will do as well.

No problem. Mine is on a Warmoth custom LP. I ordered it with the Wilkinson bridge and had Warmoth drill the holes for the studs at the same time.

I think machine oil or WD40 would work just fine. The only reason I said trem/nut lube was because it's a thicker gel-like substance and not really liquid. Liquid might run all over the place but you can just wipe off the excess with a towel or rag so WD40 will work just fine.

 

[Oinkus]

Re: trem stud squeaky

I have been using Tri Flow on all guitar related lubrication for years , I don't think there is anything better.http://www.stewmac.com/Materials_an...Lubricants/Tri-Flow_Pin_Point_Lubricator.html

 

[greekdude]

Re: trem stud squeaky

^^ nice one, thanx

 

[DrNewcenstein]

Re: trem stud squeaky

WD-40 is more of a water displacer than a lube. The name means "Water Displacement formula #40". 3-in-1 oil or sewing machine oil would be better since the treatment will last longer.

Another point to consider, if WD-40 gets under the clearcoat, like through a small chip in the finish, it will spread and begin lifting the clearcoat, if not the paint.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: trem stud squeaky

Ibanez puts a center set screw to lock the pivots in place

in the center of the pivot
down at the bottom
is a short set screw

you are driving this set screw into the bottom of the hole

thats whats squeaking

reach down inside with whatever metric hex wrench will fit it
loosen the set screw

adjust pivot to height

then tighten the set screw to lock it in place

 

[Snake Aces]

Re: trem stud squeaky

Ibanez puts a center set screw to lock the pivots in place

in the center of the pivot
down at the bottom
is a short set screw

you are driving this set screw into the bottom of the hole

thats whats squeaking

reach down inside with whatever metric hex wrench will fit it
loosen the set screw

adjust pivot to height

then tighten the set screw to lock it in place

The OP mentioned that in his original post. He mentioned it must be untightened to turn the stud posts.

 

[greekdude]

Re: trem stud squeaky

The OP mentioned that in his original post. He mentioned it must be untightened to turn the stud posts.

Hey, like Ancient Greeks used to say, repetition is the mother of knowledge!

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: trem stud squeaky

you dont plan on moving these alot do you?