CameraEye
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Hey all!
Apologies in advance if this is already a well-covered subject here. I did a preliminary search and did not see anything that jumped out that clearly addressed my question, though I am sure it must exist. Anyway, I recently purchased my first PRS, a CE 24-08 Swamp Ash and so far I really love it...like really love it.
Anyway, I have never been a tremolo user. My style is more about rhythm play in a supporting role, rooted in being a bass player before ever considering two more strings. I have seen some videos online about "locking down" the tremolo bridge on these guitars. It looks like it involves tightening the springs in the panel on the back, screwing down some screws on the bridge, and then (possibly) installing/wedging a piece of wood in the cavity to further prevent movement. Is that the process? Is the wood part necessary? If I do this, will the guitar need a new set-up?
I am not "heavy handed" in terms of resting my picking hand, even if I am muffling the strings a bit, and I have certainly not noticed any overt tuning issues, as the system seems to all work pretty great as it is. So I am wondering if this is a solution in quest of a problem (is this trip really necessary?) and if I, not being a luthier, might screw up the guitar, which I certainly do not want to do. After all, I really do love it!
Thanks in advance if you can share your wisdom/experience with this subject. It is appreciated!
Apologies in advance if this is already a well-covered subject here. I did a preliminary search and did not see anything that jumped out that clearly addressed my question, though I am sure it must exist. Anyway, I recently purchased my first PRS, a CE 24-08 Swamp Ash and so far I really love it...like really love it.
Anyway, I have never been a tremolo user. My style is more about rhythm play in a supporting role, rooted in being a bass player before ever considering two more strings. I have seen some videos online about "locking down" the tremolo bridge on these guitars. It looks like it involves tightening the springs in the panel on the back, screwing down some screws on the bridge, and then (possibly) installing/wedging a piece of wood in the cavity to further prevent movement. Is that the process? Is the wood part necessary? If I do this, will the guitar need a new set-up?
I am not "heavy handed" in terms of resting my picking hand, even if I am muffling the strings a bit, and I have certainly not noticed any overt tuning issues, as the system seems to all work pretty great as it is. So I am wondering if this is a solution in quest of a problem (is this trip really necessary?) and if I, not being a luthier, might screw up the guitar, which I certainly do not want to do. After all, I really do love it!
Thanks in advance if you can share your wisdom/experience with this subject. It is appreciated!
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