Where to buy shorter, or higher tenstion springs

[Severinsteelsmith]

Hey guys, I am looking to buy some shorter or higher tension springs for my Edge Lo Pro tremolo. Anyone know where I might find these? I am currently using 4 springs for .10 gauge strings tuned to Eb. I would like to only use 2 or 3 for a less stiff trem feel.

Thanks!

Cameron

[newbieguitarmaker]

Ask Rich at Ibanez Rules. He is at the top banner

[Severinsteelsmith]

He is out and can't get them for a while...anyone else got an idea?

[nsabino]

Originally Posted by Severinsteelsmith

He is out and can't get them for a while...anyone else got an idea?

www.guitarelectronics.com

Just look around you'll defientely find springs with higher tension.

Good luck, regards
Nelson

[kaizzen]

The site above only has fender vintage springs.

I too am after higher tension springs & unfortunately according to Ibanezrules Rich can't accept Paypal if you're transfering funds via credit card.

If anyone else knows of a place please do post.

[rlslavik]

Wouldn't 3 high tension springs give the same feel as 4 low tension?

Theoretically (seems to me) tuning 6 springs to a certain pitch will cause a total upward tension force X on the trem.

To balance that force, the springs must pull down at the same tension force X

Lower tension (softer) springs have a lower tension rate - example 20 lbs pull per inch stretch versus 30 lbs pull per inch stretch.
String pull rate is basically constant regardless of the inches pulled.
To have a softer feel, you should use softer springs pulled to a longer distance (long enough to balance the trem).

Have you tried 3 of your 4 springs with the claw screwed further in?

[moonlight]

I'm not sure if these springs are what you are after,but I've bought these from this guy and they seem higher tension than standard Ibanez springs. bay# 360007254061

[Severinsteelsmith]

Awesome, these are the ones! Thanks a bunch for the heads up.

Cameron

[kaizzen]

Nice find moonlight :-D Now I only need to enquire about international shipping to Australia.

[Severinsteelsmith]

Actually, I know a place where you can get them in Australia...

http://luthierssupplies.com.au/produ...roducts_id=427

I was about to order from here until I realized that shipping would be absurd to the US.

Cameron

[kaizzen]

Much appreciated Cameron : - )