Members lenster Posted June 5, 2011 Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 I have just finished the install of my new 37mm Brass block. My query is, the block doesnt seem to be parallel with the cavity and the block is touching the timber towards the E and B strings. Now i have a trem stop installed for use with the D-Tuna which is fine . Do you think the block touching the timber is a bad thing tone wise. Yes, i have the trem set up right , so just wondering. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members superflyinmonke Posted June 5, 2011 Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 Maybe the route is too small, but more contact would be better for tone, because it would translate to more string vibrations causing more resonance in the wood. Is this in a So-Cal? Would you be able to take pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ShaneV2 Posted June 5, 2011 Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 Do you mean it's hitting the wood on the side of the block, or that half of the face of the block is hitting the wood while the other half is not? I agree that pics would be super helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_gunslinger Posted June 5, 2011 Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 Is it snagging up when you use the bar. If it is I would file away some of the area where it's hitting, if not I'd leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lenster Posted June 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 Thanx guys will post some pics of the job apart and finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DEADBYDAWN Posted June 5, 2011 Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 If the block is touching the guitars body I would do whatever is needed to make it not touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lenster Posted June 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 You can see on the left hand side where it touches the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members superflyinmonke Posted June 5, 2011 Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hmm, looks like a double tremol-no now. Since you want it dive only already, I wouldn't worry about it unless it's making any knocking noises when you release from a dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lenster Posted June 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 My favourite guitar. Comparison of the Regular block and the 37mm Brass block. After unpacking the block was wrapped in this beautiful lass I enjoyed doing this as it was my 1st attempt at a major set up. New strings of course and corrected the intonation as i changed string gauges. Now to plug her in tomorrow nite to hear the differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lenster Posted June 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hmm, looks like a double tremol-no now. Since you want it dive only already, I wouldn't worry about it unless it's making any knocking noises when you release from a dive. Yeah , IMO i don't think it will make much difference, maybe sound a bit fuller ...?Great guitar, didn't think i would enjoy it as much as i have. It gest 3 x more gig time than my Strat and LP Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ShaneV2 Posted June 5, 2011 Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 Is the bridge itself exactly parallel to the body? That's odd that it would hit there, I have a Charvel with an L block and there is about 1/8" of space between the brass and the wood the whole way across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kissmyace Posted June 5, 2011 Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 Is it on right? Could you turn it around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members superflyinmonke Posted June 5, 2011 Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 Is it on right? Could you turn it around? That would make it worse. The thicker part of the block would be facing the strings, increasing tension and the L-tab would be on the right side, which is the smaller side of the route. You have helped me realize that you would not have this problem if you got the standard sized block instead of the L. It would have fit in between the spring cavity route and you would be able to access your trem arm screw without removing the entire trem. I know you wanted more mass that the L offers, but I check my trem arm screw when I change strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kissmyace Posted June 5, 2011 Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 If you have a grinder or hack saw, you could whack the L part off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DEADBYDAWN Posted June 5, 2011 Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 Looks like the block is too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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