Edge Trem problems - wacky scraping sound

DemonicMinor · #1 07-09-2001, 05:25 AM

I have 3 7 strings: an RG7620, UV777BK, and an RG2027. *on both of the RG's the trem arm makes a funny grinding/scraping noise when it is rotated in the trem. *how do i fix this? *has anyone else had the same problem?

low iq 88 · #2 07-09-2001, 05:58 AM

i have the same problem, but since it doesn't go through the amp at all, it doesn't bother me one bit.....i read about a possible fix, just don't remember....and I don't wanna give you false info...so just wait 'till someone gives a better reply

DemonicMinor · #3 07-09-2001, 06:13 AM

haha, yeah it doesn't go through the amp, but since i'm a perfectionist, it bugs the heck outa me! *my RG7620 has taken a lot of abuse over the years, so I'm not too surprised that it's doing weird stuff, but my Prestige is just a few months old, so why is it doing this?? *i tried fixing it with a small file on my RG2027, but all that resulted in was a scratch on the trem's paint :doh:

low iq 88 · #4 07-09-2001, 06:21 AM

i know how you feel

i guarantee a high percentage of jem/uv owners are of the same mindset

DemonicMinor · #5 07-09-2001, 06:33 AM

oh, after reading various posts on this site, i know that for a fact!

Vaibanez · #6 07-09-2001, 11:41 AM

It's most likely the spring that holds the bar in the socket. You can try bending it out a bit to relieve the pressure against the bar and see if that doesn't help.

Or, it could possibly be the socket itself has a bur or other damage on the inside. Click the "Ibanez Rules" banner and talk to Rich. He can get you the sockets and probably has them in stock.

J>

DemonicMinor · #7 07-09-2001, 04:29 PM

alrighty thanks, i'll give that a try.

DemonicMinor · #8 07-09-2001, 05:38 PM

hmmmm... does that little spring even need to be in there at all?? *I took it out, and the scraping sound is gone, and the trem arm still seems to stay in there just fine, because of the little washer thingies on it. thanx.

**jemsite** · #9 07-09-2001, 06:03 PM

i don't believe the spring has any use, other than to provide a weakly clip-lock the bar in. The springarm fits where the tip of the tremolo arm indents.

if your white bushings are tight, the spring can be removed with no problems. Again the worst that could happen is the arm work it's way out a little bit after alot of use... glen

DemonicMinor · #10 07-10-2001, 02:24 AM

Hey, thanks a lot for all your help, I bent the spring out a bit and it did the trick! *next stop....new pickups!! :biggrin:
-Bradius