edge zero and .11s

[Homebake]

i use .11-.48 gauge of strings and i have an rg2550z (with edge zero trem obviously).

until yesterday, i dealt with the trem being not quite parallel with the body of the guitar. the tremolo block in the back was as far back as it could be while still touching the stop rod in the back. the thing is, if you want the bridge to be parallel with the guitar with an edge zero with .11s it seems, it won't be touching the stop rod, therefore rendering the zero system pretty much useless.

so, i wrapped some tape over the bar to add about half a centimetre of thickness to the rod. i adjusted the tension so the bridge was parallel to the body. obviously, without the tape it wouldn't be touching the bar, but now with the tape, it was effectively how it should be.




i've been considering dropping down to .10s because of this, i think i might. i wonder if ibanez will ever fix this? or am i missing something huge...

anyway, quick fix for anyone with the same problem.

[Rich]

The Egen springs are heavier, whenever they become available.

[Homebake]

where would i be able to get some, when they're available? you?

[Rich]

Sooner or later. I'm still trying to get regular ZR springs.

[RSVampire]

is that the Edge Zero or the Zero Resistance trem?

[Homebake]

that's the edge zero trem with the ZPS3 bar, on an RG2550Z. it's a knife edge, the difference with a zero resistance is that it's a ball bearing system i think?