How do I adjust the tremolo?

First of all, I have a 2009 Tribute Comanche.

I know that I need to have a 1/8" gap between the bottom of the bridge and the guitar body, but what steps are required to get me to that point?

Do I have to adjust the two fasteners in the front of the bridge plate? If so, how and when?

At what point in the setup process is the tremolo adjustment?

I'm just trying to do the right thing, guys, so your help is appreciated.

Thanks.

First of all, I have a 2009 Tribute Comanche.

I know that I need to have a 1/8" gap between the bottom of the bridge and the guitar body, but what steps are required to get me to that point?

Do I have to adjust the two fasteners in the front of the bridge plate? If so, how and when?

At what point in the setup process is the tremolo adjustment?

I'm just trying to do the right thing, guys, so your help is appreciated.

Thanks.

If it has not been modified from the factory setup, you should not need to
adjust the DFV studs. If they had been raised or lower from factory setting,
then you will need a 3mm allen wrench to adjust them.

Follow the steps in this post first: Current Factory setups for DF vibrato G&L guitars.
If you are not able to get the bridge plate level at the proper height, then:

1. Put a 1/8" spacer (of material which will not damage the body) underneath
the back of the bridge plate.
2. Slacken (de-tension) all the strings.
3. Adjust the DFV studs so that the bridge plate is parallel with the body at the
1/8" height on both sides.
4. Re-tension the strings.
5. Remove the bridge spacer and recheck the bridge height (front to back).

Hope this helps.

First of all, I have a 2009 Tribute Comanche.

I know that I need to have a 1/8" gap between the bottom of the bridge and the guitar body, but what steps are required to get me to that point?

Do I have to adjust the two fasteners in the front of the bridge plate? If so, how and when?

At what point in the setup process is the tremolo adjustment?

I'm just trying to do the right thing, guys, so your help is appreciated.

Thanks.

If it has not been modified from the factory setup, you should not need to
adjust the DFV studs. If they had been raised or lower from factory setting,
then you will need a 3mm allen wrench to adjust them.

Follow the steps in this post first: Current Factory setups for DF vibrato G&L guitars.
If you are not able to get the bridge plate level at the proper height, then:

1. Put a 1/8" spacer (of material which will not damage the body) underneath
the back of the bridge plate.
2. Slacken (de-tension) all the strings.
3. Adjust the DFV studs so that the bridge plate is parallel with the body at the
1/8" height on both sides.
4. Re-tension the strings.
5. Remove the bridge spacer and recheck the bridge height (front to back).

Hope this helps.

Absolutely does, Craig. You are da man!

Thanks.

If it has not been modified from the factory setup, you should not need to
adjust the DFV studs. If they had been raised or lower from factory setting,
then you will need a 3mm allen wrench to adjust them.

Follow the steps in this post first: Current Factory setups for DF vibrato G&L guitars.
If you are not able to get the bridge plate level at the proper height, then:

1. Put a 1/8" spacer (of material which will not damage the body) underneath
the back of the bridge plate.
2. Slacken (de-tension) all the strings.
3. Adjust the DFV studs so that the bridge plate is parallel with the body at the
1/8" height on both sides.
4. Re-tension the strings.
5. Remove the bridge spacer and recheck the bridge height (front to back).

Craig, if the bridge height is still off at Step 5., do I adjust the claw screws in the trem cavity, or do I start over from Step 1.?

If it has not been modified from the factory setup, you should not need to
adjust the DFV studs. If they had been raised or lower from factory setting,
then you will need a 3mm allen wrench to adjust them.

Follow the steps in this post first: Current Factory setups for DF vibrato G&L guitars.
If you are not able to get the bridge plate level at the proper height, then:

1. Put a 1/8" spacer (of material which will not damage the body) underneath
the back of the bridge plate.
2. Slacken (de-tension) all the strings.
3. Adjust the DFV studs so that the bridge plate is parallel with the body at the
1/8" height on both sides.
4. Re-tension the strings.
5. Remove the bridge spacer and recheck the bridge height (front to back).

Craig, if the bridge height is still off at Step 5., do I adjust the claw screws in the trem cavity, or do I start over from Step 1.?

just tension the springs in the back until the spacer just easily slips out with the strings in tune. it will not be off.

If it has not been modified from the factory setup, you should not need to
adjust the DFV studs. If they had been raised or lower from factory setting,
then you will need a 3mm allen wrench to adjust them.

Follow the steps in this post first: Current Factory setups for DF vibrato G&L guitars.
If you are not able to get the bridge plate level at the proper height, then:

1. Put a 1/8" spacer (of material which will not damage the body) underneath
the back of the bridge plate.
2. Slacken (de-tension) all the strings.
3. Adjust the DFV studs so that the bridge plate is parallel with the body at the
1/8" height on both sides.
4. Re-tension the strings.
5. Remove the bridge spacer and recheck the bridge height (front to back).

Craig, if the bridge height is still off at Step 5., do I adjust the claw screws in the trem cavity, or do I start over from Step 1.?

just tension the springs in the back until the spacer just easily slips out with the strings in tune. it will not be off.

Thanks, louis cyfer.