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Just came - got to unpack it and I'll report back once I've had a chance to check it over 7 have a play! Might have to be after the footie now!
Can anyone please point me to any good videos that show how to set up the trem on a Pacifica 611?
I've heard not to do this...
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Is it definitely the trem that's the problem or are the strings getting stuck in the nut?
I never raise the middle four screws, it has no benefit provided they're all set correctly.
Also check nothing is touching the cavity walls at the back.
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often return to pitch issues are because of the prings being too compressed at the zero point.
With 9s you will find only 2 springs stretched out more will work better than 3 springs
Going heavier on the strings will mean 3 strings will be needed but they should still be stretched at the zero point for the system to work well.
It can often be that trying different brands of springs is needed to get the perfect balance . I really like the Schaller springs that come with their Floyd Rose systems.
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When you say 'binding' sorry to be thick, but can you clarify exactly what you mean & what I'm looking for/testing?
Should the trem be set-up such that it's level rather than dipping forward towards the pick-ups?
The other minor point is the (push-pull) tone knob. The resistance when turning is much less than the volume ie turns a bit too easily. Can this be tightened up a bit?
And @ThePrettyDamned I think you were spot on mate, thank you. I put graphite in the nut slots and its now returning to pitch much, much better and it's now playable with the trem. I'd still like to learn how to set this type of trem unit up perfectly though.
The other good thing is that my concerns re lack of trem sensitivity were ill founded. I don't know if the previous owner did anything to it, but it's way more touch sensitive than the one I played in store, and I'm very happy with its feel - it's certainly as sensitive as I need it to be (not unlike my Strat) so there's no need for me to change the springs.
The gig bag it came with isn't the best, but will do for now. I'd like to find a hard case for it - if anyone knows of anything going cheap that will fit, please give me a shout! Best value I've found so far is £39.99 from Gear4Music (black) or £44.99 (tweed).