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I've read the PRS guidance on setting up the trem and I know I need to detune the guitar before messing with the pivot screws but how much do I need to slacken the strings off to avoid doing any damage?
Normally I wouldn't want to mess with it too much but the screws are all different heights and the trem is quite low. Just trying to set it back to PRS factory 1/16th specs.
Thanks
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"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Here's a video made by John Mann, who made the original PRS bridge, that walks you through the whole process of installing a PRS-style tremolo and setting it up:
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I thought you were some kind of engineer?!
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http://prsguitars.com/csc/bridges.html
The only 'safe' way to do it in my opinion is to slacken the strings right off and remove the springs. Because each screw forms a knife-edge with the bridge, it is vital that each is set at the perfect height.
I adjusted a Custom 24 I used to own, without any dramas - but if you are uncertain how to do it, I'd suggest paying a tech who understands how the assembly works would be money well spent.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
You can then add a the rest of the springs and string up.
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Glad it's worked out well for you.