Tuning locking tremolo with a block

[Wayne27]

Is there a risk of damaging the guitar or tremolo system if you block the tremolo so you can balance it while you tune your guitar?

 

[Cynical]

Re: Tuning locking tremolo with a block

As long as you don't block it with an object that will chip/dent/scrape the surface of your guitar, it's safe.

 

[DavidRavenMoon]

Re: Tuning locking tremolo with a block

When you remove the block it will not be in tune.


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[Mincer]

Re: Tuning locking tremolo with a block

When I've worked on them, I used a block to center the trem parallel with the top.

 

[eclecticsynergy]

Re: Tuning locking tremolo with a block

Yep, blocking the bridge to keep it level while working on stuff like intonation or neck relief is one thing.
But blocking it while tuning up is likely to mess with your pitch when you remove the block.