im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

[Slaytanic_666]

just bought it an hour ago, cant seem to figure out how i get the strings off this trem

[Budman68]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

Ok, I'm sure you see the fine tuners on the back of the trem right(if it's a JT6 trem)? The locking screws are inside the fine tuner "barrels". Just loosen those and the locking blocks will get loose but don't lose them!
Hope that helps,
Dave->

[Slaytanic_666]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

very helpful, thanks much...i have decided not to like this trem, when i took the strings all off the damn trem popped off the 2 screws it pivits on

[Budman68]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

Yes, most people hate them but I don't have a problem with them, they are just a different animal but obviously are not built as well as the floyds. If the knife edges are in good shape, it should last awhile for you.

Post pics in the import Charvel forum if you can.

Dave->

[ August 07, 2003, 05:34 PM: Message edited by: budman68 ]

[Newc]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

I was hoping it was a newbie - was gonna suggest Vise-Grips [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

And yes, since the strings provide opposite tension for the trem springs, removing one or the other will cause the trem to pop off the posts.

Newc

[PowerTube]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

Originally posted by Newc:
I was hoping it was a newbie - was gonna suggest Vise-Grips [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

And yes, since the strings provide opposite tension for the trem springs, removing one or the other will cause the trem to pop off the posts.

Newc

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You might think you're kidding, but my Model 2 was the first JT-6 I've ever owned and I DID have to take the needle-nosed vice grips to the high E string bolt!

Slaytanic_666,

Just for the record, the original Floyd on my old Kramer also does the pop-out trick. It's nothing to worry about.

[peabuddy]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

I usually change one string at a time, is that wrong?what i mean is take the low e off replace it then a and so on

[Morgour]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

what does this trem look like? how is it different from a fr?

[Newc]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

Pea - You can do it that way - some say it is easier because you are better able to reset/keep the proper tension on the trem.

Vort - The JT-6 has no fine tuners on the top of the trem like a Floyd, but the posts that screw into the back of the saddles to hold the string blocks in are the fine tuners as well.

Newc

[Tekky]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

The JT-6

[Thoraby]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

Originally posted by TEKKY:
The JT-6

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey, a JT-6 in mint condition! Thats gotta be more rare than a all-original SD strathead [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Tekky]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

Go figure, I had two. I just sold one on eBay, and the other is there now. Actually if they were mint, they'd have the bar with 'em. Which these do not.

[ August 08, 2003, 08:47 PM: Message edited by: TEKKY ]

[xenophobe]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

Easiest thing to do is get a block of wood about 1/4"x2"x3" or a piece of paper towel folder over and over and place it between the trem and body, so when you take off the strings, the trem won't mar the body, and tension will be kept on the springs.

JT6 is a fine trem, you just need to get used to them.

[Slaytanic_666]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

i am getting used to the trem, not as bad as my first impression...although, two of my fine tuner little allen head things are stripped! no hardware store around sells anything similar...i was wondering where i could order a couple or perhaps someone could stand to sell 2? i bought this model 4 because it was 150 bucks and figured i could make a few bones from it but im slowly falling in love with it and close to changing my mind, ill see when i get it professionally set up

[straycat]

Re: im an idiot....how do i destring my model 4

There is a guy on ebay that sells high grade replacement screws for the JT-6.They are 17.00 bucks but well worth it I've got 2 sets from him.
They come with a snap-on allen wrench of very high quality.Let me tell you these are just as good as the floyd locking screws.Keep your eyes out on ebay for them.