Edge 3 Tremelo Blocking

TheNocturnal · #1 09-11-2007, 01:43 AM

I've heard that the Edge 3 Tremelo is HORRIBLE. Like never stays in tune. If i blocked it like an OFR would it make any difference in the tuning?

Ki swordsman · #2 09-11-2007, 02:09 AM

well.. does YOURS stay in tune? if it does then there's no problem. if it doesn't, go for it.
don't go doing work for the sole reason that you've heard others have had problems before. personally i've read if setup well it can be decent.

and if you blocked it, it would be the same as any other blocked trem, the tuning will be fine

TheNocturnal · #3 09-11-2007, 02:34 AM

I dont have one yet <_< I'm seeking an Ibanez Xiphos for backup to my jackson DKMGT(once the dkmgt is fixed the xiphos will take over lol) thanks for the help!

Ki swordsman · #4 09-11-2007, 03:13 AM

cool, yeah i kinda guessed you might not have one yet, but bottom line is, it can be blocked or setup well enough, so don't worry til after you get the guitar and actually start having problems with it

TheNocturnal · #5 09-11-2007, 05:40 PM

Now my problem is that no one in baltimore has the xiphos for me to try.

sniperfrommars1 · #6 09-11-2007, 11:08 PM

I dont know if youll like the body shape. Its definitely not for everyone. If your into explorers, destroyers, or iceman body styles, or even an ml dean, it might not be that big of a change for you. The trem can be setup fine, but is inferior to the higher end units.

Racerx2k · #7 09-11-2007, 11:53 PM

I have an Edge III, and it has been rock solid from day one. All that talk is mere newb-b.s..

TheNocturnal · #8 09-12-2007, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniperfrommars1

I dont know if youll like the body shape. Its definitely not for everyone. If your into explorers, destroyers, or iceman body styles, or even an ml dean, it might not be that big of a change for you. The trem can be setup fine, but is inferior to the higher end units.

I love the razorback and I own a warlock, i'm good

So what would I need to do to play with 11 gague and drop into C standard/drop C? like spring tension and ETC.

Is the xiphos a good choice? I love metal. Just flat out.

sniperfrommars1 · #9 09-12-2007, 08:02 AM

Well 11 gauge strings would require an extra spring for standard tuning but if your wanting to play in c standard all the time then perhaps not. The stock strigns on the ziphos are probably 9's. If i were you though id try a set of 10.5 daddarios.

The guitar would need a full setup for such a change in tension. Full vibrato system adjustment, truss rod, intonation etc.