problems trying to drop a whole step>proper forum this time:)

[jukes]

everytime i drop a whole step i can't get the trem parrallel.do i need to add more springs?or a heavier gauge?wanna set it up for motley stuff and leave my epi lp standard.thanks experts
new to locking guitars(rg2550e)

[kennydoe]

Originally Posted by jukes

everytime i drop a whole step i can't get the trem parrallel.do i need to add more springs?or a heavier gauge?wanna set it up for motley stuff and leave my epi lp standard.thanks experts
new to locking guitars(rg2550e)

I'm not 100% clear on whther you're just dropping your E down to D or tuning the whole guitar down...

One drawback of a floating trem is that it's gotta be setup for one tuning. The tension of the strings is balanced out by the tension of the springs - if you offset either side, the whole thing is affected.

If you'r dropping all 6 strings, set it up tuned to D G C F A D and leave it there and that'll be your tuned down guitar.

If you're just talking about dropping the one string, use your LP Fixed bridge on those songs.

There's a lot of talk on this forum about the "Tremol-no" that just came out from All Parts (invented by a former Jemsite-forum regular). Go to www.tremolno.com to see how it can solve your problem. Good luck.

~Kenny

[jukes]

trying to drop a whole step on all strings.3 springs is too much pull and 2 is not enough.i run out of threads on the trem screws.doing something wrong i think.maybe i gotta go up a gauge of strings?any ideas i would like to stay with 9's if possible.

[Dee]

Yeah maybe go with the heavier strings. Try 10's!