Wed Mar 28, 2018 1:52 pm
Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:24 pm
Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:34 pm
R_Geezy wrote:Sorry for the very simple question...
What is the easiest way to create some more tension in the action of the vibrato arm?
It's a little more play than I'd prefer coming from the factory.
I'm speaking about the up and down motion of the arm, not where the bar pushes in.
Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:28 pm
R_Geezy wrote:Sorry for the very simple question...
What is the easiest way to create some more tension in the action of the vibrato arm?
Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:44 am
Elwood wrote:R_Geezy wrote:Sorry for the very simple question...
What is the easiest way to create some more tension in the action of the vibrato arm?
Tightening the claw retainer screws will increase the tension on the arm.
Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:20 pm
DanDoulogos wrote:Elwood wrote:R_Geezy wrote:Sorry for the very simple question...
What is the easiest way to create some more tension in the action of the vibrato arm?
Tightening the claw retainer screws will increase the tension on the arm.
You totally beat me to this...
Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:32 am
Thu Apr 05, 2018 11:44 am
geoff douglas wrote:Hi R-Geezy, Thats a good question,
I think physics says there's only 2 ways to increase the whammy force versus the bridge movement needed for any given note range change on the DFV bridge. That is by either increasing the string size for a given set of claw springs, or by changing the claw spring tension per spring for a particular string size. To increase the whammy tension you would need to go from 3 weak springs to 3 stronger springs, maybe only one stronger spring, or even only 2 springs of higher tension. If you wanted even more whammy tension you could go to 1 very strong spring or 2 or 3 strong springs if needed. it would be up to your spring selection choice available to you to find the combination that satisfies your desired feel of the whammy bar. Of course the adjustment of the claw tension with one very strong spring or 3 reasonably strong springs is more sensitive than the adjustment with 3 soft springs to maintain that most important level bridge position. Though if using one spring, if that provides the right feel, always use the center position to ensure near equal pivot loading. I might be wrong but thats how i think it works and would like to hear others thoughts on this too,,
Cheers
G