Creaky trem springs

[alanhindle]

Thanks for the info all.

I removed each spring in turn and established that no one spring was causing the problem. I also tried the tissue paper method and this didn't work. From a low angle you can see that the springs are all kinking at quite a significant angle so I'm not surpised that the paper didn't work.

I like a bit of pull back with the block size that came from the factory so I suppose I'll either have to file three grooves in the wood or put up with the creaking.

Thanks again

Alan

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Bust out the file. It's not yours until you take paint off.

[darnoc]

I've heard that you can rub your springs on a bar of soap, and that will stop it, I've not had noisy springs, so I've not tried it.

[Hellbat]

I've heard that you can rub your springs on a bar of soap, and that will stop it, I've not had noisy springs, so I've not tried it.

Thats a good idea. Or even candle wax. It will lower the friction between surfaces.

[Zaneus]

Bust out the file. It's not yours until you take paint off.

I would construct my own answer but I would just be repeating what was said above.

[buckethead bungler]

There is always the option of getting some tubing from Stewmac:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Pickups:_Parts/Pickup_Spring_Tubing.html?tab=Pictures#details