Edge Spring Lock question

LonePhantom · #1 11-29-2006, 05:24 PM

Just a quick question. I bought a used Original Edge off the 'Bay earlier this year and it didn't come with the Spring lock bar. Now the springs haven't shot off yet, but just in case if could happen I would rather get the lock to be safe. Now if I order one from my local store will the one used on the Edge Pros be a direct fit for the Edge, or are they different?

Many thanks for any help.

(If anyone has a spare one with the two screws that they can give away that would be cool too!

I'm a little poor at the moment, but will go buy one if needed)

Rip · #2 11-29-2006, 05:52 PM

This doesnt answer your actual question
but out of the dozens of guitars ive owned over 20+ plus years
ive never had a lock over the springs...
(if my jem777 had it originally with the edge tremolo i took it off i cant remember)
Ive never ever ever even came close to one of them flying out.

I personally dont think you should be really that concerned.

**GilkyBear** · #3 11-29-2006, 06:08 PM

Yeah, I would say just keep your trem cavity cover on there and you'll have no worries in the very very slight chance that one does fly off.

The Euphor · #4 11-29-2006, 06:35 PM

I've had one fly off in the middle of major tremolo abuse. If you find screws that fit, you can come a long way with "something".

LonePhantom · #5 11-29-2006, 07:09 PM

Problem is my trem cavity cover doesn't fit! It's one of the original non-recessed Edge trems so the trem block is longer than the one found on RG ones. I'd rather have one to be on the safe side, and I don't really want to cut down the trem block as I think having more mass is helping with tone and sustain.

AirGuitar · #6 11-29-2006, 08:11 PM

Should be easy enough to cut a new trem cavity, try projectguitar.com, theyve got a guide on how to make one there

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I had no lock on my RG570 for years while i had 10's on there (needed 4 springs) and i didnt ever have any issues with it. My EBMM doesent even have a lock and no probs there either.

LonePhantom · #7 11-29-2006, 08:37 PM

Why do I need to cut a new trem cavity? The trem cavity is a standard RG one, it's just the trem block is a little too long.

Rip · #8 11-29-2006, 08:51 PM

I know Frankenstraat sells block replacements made
out of brass for more sustain. It fits most trems..but im not sure
about the edge.
Might be worth looking into if you want a shorter length but at the same time
keep the higher mass.

slugman · #9 11-29-2006, 09:32 PM

I'm missing the lock and the cover on two guitars. I was worried but the springs don't pop off even when I completely slacken the strings. It's true, you could drill two holes into just about any piece of metal if you could go to the hardware store and find some screws that fit in the block. I'd probably use one of those computer case PCI slot covers and hacksaw and sand it down to the right size, then drill holes in it.

jb4674 · #10 11-29-2006, 09:48 PM

Here's another suggestion....

Why don't you email Rich and ask him if he has the piece for sale? I doubt it will be more than 15 bucks. You can't be that poor.

LonePhantom · #11 11-30-2006, 12:17 AM

Yeah it's just difficult arranging to pay and get it seeing as I'm not in the US.

I'll just check with my local distributor.

Lefty Robb · #12 11-30-2006, 01:06 AM

I bought one from Rich last month I think it was $12.

nuno · #13 11-30-2006, 03:40 AM

i think longer trem blocks won't have the springs flying off, since the major lenght makes them more angled where they attach to the block. i never had any spring flying off long trem blocks of mine, while a couple did in short blocks. i won't go thru such a mess.