pawn shop comanche need a little set up advice

[diverse379]

I just bought this Comanche from a pawn shop

why are there only two springs in the back holding the trem block.?
is this normal.

also how deep should my bridge be set into the guitar i know with fenders they are supposed to lay right in there this one was floating rather high so I screwed in the claw just a bit it is still is higher than my strat but I dont want to mess with it anymore.

[Craig]

I just bought this Comanche from a pawn shop

why are there only two springs in the back holding the trem block.?
is this normal.

also how deep should my bridge be set into the guitar i know with fenders they are supposed to lay right in there this one was floating rather high so I screwed in the claw just a bit it is still is higher than my strat but I dont want to mess with it anymore.

The spring claw does support three springs. Perhaps the previous owner removed one of them.
When G&L was installing 9's on their Comanche, S-500, and Legacy models, they would only install 2 springs
and include the 3rd spring in the case.

See these posts in the G&L Tech Tips:

How-To Guide
How to adjust tremolo or soften trem effect?
Set-Ups, answering some questions
Comanches For Dummies Redux by BoogieBill

Hope this helps.

[jazzrat]

As Craig said 3 springs is normal.
Here's a good pic of my Legacy bridge at where like it set.
I like it lower than the suggested 3/16" and level.
BTW...the saddles are not normal. Just an experiment with vintage style stamped ones.

[diverse379]

thanks craig for the links
who would have thought about intonating from the 19th fret

and thanks jazz rat for the picture very helpful.

my problem is that the G&L springs are bigger and resonate deeper I believe this contributes to the tone of the guitar

i only have two springs if I use a third lighter spring which resonates higher I am altering my original tone of the guitar.

since putting raw vintage springs on my strat I will no longer think springs are just abut holding a bridge down

i went on G&L website and I couldnt find those springs anywhere

any body have any suggestions?

[Craig]

thanks craig for the links
who would have thought about intonating from the 19th fret

and thanks jazz rat for the picture very helpful.

my problem is that the G&L springs are bigger and resonate deeper I believe this contributes to the tone of the guitar

i only have two springs if I use a third lighter spring which resonates higher I am altering my original tone of the guitar.

since putting raw vintage springs on my strat I will no longer think springs are just abut holding a bridge down

i went on G&L website and I couldnt find those springs anywhere

any body have any suggestions?

You might check your local G&L dealer.
You could also post a Want Ad in our Marketplace.
And don't forget to register your Comanche in our G&L Registry.

Hope this helps.