Members morder Posted November 4, 2005 Members Share Posted November 4, 2005 I have a problem with my jackson kelly (with a licenced floyd). When I do a dive-bomb, all strings go flat, when I pull the trem, all the strings go sharp. Is this problem related to the knife-edges not being sharp enough, or is it related to the themolo springs? At this moment, there is 4 springs in there. Is it possible to sharpen the knife-edges when they go dull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MONGOOZ Posted November 4, 2005 Members Share Posted November 4, 2005 sounds like an adjustment problem to me....i don't know if "sharpening" is necessary....unless the edges are REALLY beat up....but some graphite on the screws where the edges contact would be a good thing....just use a #2 pencil.....rotate screw, graphite, rotate screw back...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members morder Posted November 4, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2005 The bridge alligns perfectly with body of the guitar. How can this be a setup problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted November 4, 2005 Members Share Posted November 4, 2005 Look at the knife edges closely or nicks or burrs. If there are some you can clean it up with a fine file. Check the posts for excessive play also. Try using a dab of chap stick as a lubricant for the knife edges. He, he...he said lubricant.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CrackerD Posted November 4, 2005 Members Share Posted November 4, 2005 "When I do a dive-bomb, all strings go flat, when I pull the trem, all the strings go sharp." Damn wiseguy. :mad: I recommend an Arkansas wetstone. If you take your time, you should be able to shave with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrfan Posted November 4, 2005 Members Share Posted November 4, 2005 Originally posted by morder When I do a dive-bomb, all strings go flat, when I pull the trem, all the strings go sharp. Isn't that what's supposed to happen or am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members morder Posted November 4, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2005 I'm sorry.. What I meant is: If I tune the guitar perfectly using a tuner, and then do a divebomb, and again check with the tuner, all the strings are flat. And opposite if I pull the trem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CrackerD Posted November 4, 2005 Members Share Posted November 4, 2005 I though you were just being a smartass!!! Sounds like a nut problem, but I suppose it's a locker? Hmmm. Try a tremsetter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members morder Posted November 4, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2005 Originally posted by CrackerD I recommend an Arkansas wetstone. Where do I get a wetstone appropriate for sharpening floyd rose knife-edges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrfan Posted November 4, 2005 Members Share Posted November 4, 2005 The post inserts are not glued in place and can move if you get crazy with the bar.I pulled mine out and put a tiny bit of titebond on the inserts andnever had another problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members morder Posted November 4, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2005 I'll have a look at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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