Lo-Pro Maintenance

[FruitSnax]

Hey guys. I own a DBK and I need a few pointers on Lo-Pro maintenance.

Is the Hipshot trem-setter a worthy investment? If the Backstop is better then where can I purchase one? Do they require professional installation? when is it necessary to replace the knife edge? When is it necessary to replace the arm holder and arm bushings? Where can I order spare bushings and holders?

Thanks for your help,
-Tim

[dex]

Go here and do some reading.
All the info is there.

Thanx Rich

ilia

p.s. about the backstop or the tremseter just do a search here on the board.

[FruitSnax]

Thanks for not answering any of my questions

[nuno]

Originally Posted by FruitSnax

Is the Hipshot trem-setter a worthy investment?

yes, it is, but a backStop would be a better purchase, IMO.

Originally Posted by FruitSnax

If the Backstop is better then where can I purchase one?

take a look here on Classified, or on eBay. not that easy to find, but not impossible, though.

Originally Posted by FruitSnax

Do they require professional installation?

if you're not into DIY setup, you better bring it to a pro.

Originally Posted by FruitSnax

when is it necessary to replace the knife edge?

it is not, you may need to file'em a bit after months of abuse, if ever.

Originally Posted by FruitSnax

When is it necessary to replace the arm holder and arm bushings?

you won't need to replace the arm-holder at all. you may need to replace arm-bushings just when your arm doesnt hold up anymore (if you want it to hold up)

Originally Posted by FruitSnax

Where can I order spare bushings and holders?

you can find'em at any Ibanez dealer.


happy now?

[FruitSnax]

Thanks for your help!

- Tim