Peavey wolfgang

[Markice9]

I know this is probably not the place to ask this but what the hell . While changing strings on my peavey wolfgang EVH last night I accidently hit the tremlo arm of the bench and the floyd rose poped out from behind the pivot screws and is now sitting out over the top of the two pivot screws . I can`t seem to get it back down in behind the pivot screws . Remember the wolfie is not a floating bridge it`s not like my js1 it just pops down in easily . Do I have to take the pins out of the guitar to get it back in or is there an easyer way for I don`t want to mess with the action it was set up perfectly . Does anyone out there have any ideas .

Thanks guys

[neptoess]

take off the springs, undo them from the spring claw. Then get it where you want and reattach the springs

[Markice9]

Originally Posted by neptoess

take off the springs, undo them from the spring claw. Then get it where you want and reattach the springs

Thanks neptoes but now how do I get the springs to reattach to the spring claw . The tension is too great in the springs .

[buddroyce]

Loosen the claw, attach the bridge/springs, tighten the claw == > resume normal operation

[Markice9]

Originally Posted by buddroyce

Loosen the claw, attach the bridge/springs, tighten the claw == > resume normal operation

.Thanks buddroyce , I did`nt want to have to do that but I guess its the only way .Everytime I touch those spring claw screws I can never get the setup the same again .

[buddroyce]

If you want to bring it back to the exact spot, just use a marker and make a mark on the screws and a small mark on the wood so that you can bring it back to where it was by aligning the marks.

[ardell henderson]

You might try a pair of needle nose to grab the end of the spring & stretch it over the hook - that's how I do it & I never have to mess with spring tension - good luck

[Markice9]

Thanks guys , even with screwing the spring clamp out as far as possible I still can`t do it by hand so I think I will have to invest in a pair of needle nose pliers .

[neptoess]

lol its not really that hard. I had a hell of a time my first time too. With the needlenoses **** was wayyyyy easier though.

[Markice9]

Originally Posted by neptoess

lol its not really that hard. I had a hell of a time my first time too. With the needlenoses **** was wayyyyy easier though.

Thanks neptoes got the pliers today and it was a sinch great tip . Thanks guy`s .

[neptoess]

no problem. glad you had a nice time doing it, when i did it a let go of a spring and it shot across the room and dented my door

[Markice9]

Originally Posted by neptoess

no problem. glad you had a nice time doing it, when i did it a let go of a spring and it shot across the room and dented my door

lOL neptoes , yeh I was afraid that might happen but luckly it did`nt although I`ll wear a helmet while doing it next time .

[neptoess]

lol y is someone changing springs with a helmet on so funny. i mean imagine seeing someone work on a guitar, with a bike helmet on.