Members Tosis Maguill Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 It's on my Washbun Dime 3. It sits way too high. I haven't used this guitar in about two years now. I really don't know how to fix the problem but from the 24th fret [or 21st, I can't remember how many that thing has] it sits about an entire inch off of the fretboard, but down near the nut, it's regular. The Floyd Rose tremelo system is sitting WAY too high. Any suggestions on how I can fix this problem?Thank you.-Tosis Maguill- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tosis Maguill Posted August 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 BUMP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bumrunner Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Truss rod adjustments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tosis Maguill Posted August 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Truss rod's fine.. Neck-thru body.. Had it looked at. It has to be the Floyd Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bumrunner Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Then I'd have to guess you have the Floyd set ridiculously high, and you need to lower it. Otherwise, I dunno what your problem could be, and you definitely cant shim the neck or anything. If you had it looked at, why didnt you have it fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tosis Maguill Posted August 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 If I had pictures, I'd show you... That thing just floats way to high. And there is no way to lower it. The only way I can do that is drill the pegs [that the bridge grips] down about 3/4 inch.. Who knows though.. I'll have to toy with it for quite a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members ProjectX Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Pictures are the only way for me to see it.Then I can help you.But I'll go out on a limb and say add another spring to the spring claw in the cavity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pipedwho Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Maybe there is too much spring tension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thrill74 Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Pics. This sounds odd. You can't lower your floyd cause the base plate will sit against the body? The pivot posts are bottomed out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ProjectX Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Are the studs pulling out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tosis Maguill Posted August 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Yes, the pivot posts are totally bottomed out.. Maybe just drill those down a little? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ProjectX Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tosis Maguill Posted August 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Sorry, I have no pictures of it in it's current state.. I can get a couple within a few days though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thrill74 Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Originally posted by Tosis Maguill Yes, the pivot posts are totally bottomed out.. Maybe just drill those down a little? I wouldn't be drilling anything just yet. Are the posts screwed into bushing inserts or just directly into the wood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tosis Maguill Posted August 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Originally posted by thrill74 I wouldn't be drilling anything just yet. Are the posts screwed into bushing inserts or just directly into the wood? Screwed into the metal inserts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ProjectX Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 How high are the metal inserts from the face of the body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tosis Maguill Posted August 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 The metal inserts go in as far as they go, sitting in about 1/4" or 1/2" above the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members umpteen Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 Sometimes the metal inserts have an inner screw that stops them from going down all the way. These are used to lock the studs in place. You shoul take them out and see if the inner screws are there. The spring tension could also be too loose and if the bridge is pulled forward, then the action will be too high. You adjust this with a screwdriver by tightening the two screws that hold the claw. The neck should be almost straigth with a little bit of bow to it. Just a little bit. If not, it needs a truss rod adjustment. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted August 2, 2006 Members Share Posted August 2, 2006 The metal inserts should be flush or even slightly countersunk in the body. If they are sticking out 1/4", that's your problem. Has the guitar always been this way or is it a new problem? I'd second the notion that the inserts are pulling out. To fix that, take the bridge and studs off, then get a piece of wood and lay it on top of the inserts and GENTLY tap them down with a hammer. If they do it again, pull them all the way out, dab a little epoxy on them and tap them back into place. But again, it's hard to tell without pictures, but those inserts definitely shouldn't be sticking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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