Sun May 26, 2013 7:28 pm
Sun May 26, 2013 8:10 pm
Sun May 26, 2013 8:20 pm
Sun May 26, 2013 8:30 pm
Sun May 26, 2013 8:39 pm
KenC wrote:Your best bet with a setup is to follow the factory instructions. They are the same for all G&L guitars, and can be found in the Gallery section of this website. The design of the DFV hasn't changed since Leo drew it up. You can find the setup instructions in the 1980 documents in the Gallery.
It's going to be more important to have the bridge parallel to the body, than to have it at a specific height. If it's a bit low, you can just raise the saddles if needed to set the action.
Ken
Sun May 26, 2013 8:54 pm
Sun May 26, 2013 8:58 pm
Sun May 26, 2013 9:22 pm
Sun May 26, 2013 9:30 pm
KenC wrote:Congrats on the new Legacy. "DFV" stands for Dual Fulcrum Vibrato. I'm not sure why it was typed "DFS" in the post you linked to, although that term is used a lot around here too. The DFV has always been standard on Legacies. Currently the only other option for a vibrato is a Bigsby.
Your best bet with a setup is to follow the factory instructions. They are the same for all G&L guitars, and can be found in the Gallery section of this website. The design of the DFV hasn't changed since Leo drew it up. You can find the setup instructions in the 1980 documents in the Gallery.
It's going to be more important to have the bridge parallel to the body, than to have it at a specific height. If it's a bit low, you can just raise the saddles if needed to set the action.
Ken
Sun May 26, 2013 11:40 pm
Mon May 27, 2013 12:23 am
MJ67 wrote:Philby, that is the link I posted to in my original post.
That is where I got confused of a mention of 2 different bridges on the Legacy model.
You see how the ruler is up against the bridge?
Well, I wanted to know if the bridge right against the posts was to be 2/16" above the body as well or just the rear of it?
Very confusing if it isn't pointed out and those G & L manuals had me scratching my head as I am familiar with measurements such as 4/64 & 1/8 but there are .031 & .062 and the like which seems like a time when only feeler guages were around (now it is easy to buy 6 inch rulers/stewmac tools & radius guages)
I just hope I didn't do something wrong as I had to give those posts a good 2 turns and the felt is showing and I read after the fact that I shouldn't have to adjust the posts at all.
Mon May 27, 2013 7:44 am
Mon May 27, 2013 9:19 am
MJ67 wrote:"where did you read that you don't adjust the posts?"
2nd post in, by Craig
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6551
Mon May 27, 2013 9:24 am