Please Help on Charvel EVH

[kaduku]

Hi everyone,
I bought my son a Charvel EVH series guitar for Christmas, he noticed that everytime he uses Floyd Rose tremelo, the guitar will becomes out of tune. Is he doing something wrong or is there a special way to keep it tuned while using the tremelo?

[777]

Make sure the top nuts are locked. Mine wasn't when I first got it..........

[kaduku]

Make sure the top nuts are locked. Mine wasn't when I first got it..........

Do you just simply turn those screws by hand after tuning?

[kaduku]

Sorry, I do see that you use the allen wrench tool, how tight should I do it?

[Joe_Steeler]

No too much. Snug fit will do it.
Just like any other OFR axe, tune the guitar after giving the strings a good stretch, all this while the three nut locks are wide open.
After you get it to a point where you are happy and it is pretty tunning stable, observe the fine tuners on the bridge assembly.
I like to have them about half way through the screw so I can tune either way.
After that, lock the nut pieces (all three) and voila, you should be ready to go.

[fett]

Personally, I would play it very lightly until everything got worked in. Even I, the cheap guitar guy, would go to a reputable tech and get it set up. Great gift.

[kaduku]

Don't know about playing it lightly, he's only 11 yr old and he's been jamming on it like crazy. I know what you all are thinking (11 yr old), but he plays like a pro already (Joe Satriani Alway with me, Metallica, Van Halen, Guns N Roses). This Charvel guitar sounds awesome and compliments his gear, which includes a Gibson SG, Marshall DSL50, 1060AV, EVH Phase 90, EVH Flanger, and Cry Baby pedals. Thank you all for your input!

[AzPilot]

could you adopt me?

[Bengal65]

could you adopt me?

Yeah, me too!

[MichaelLitvak]

Yeah, me too!

dont forget me

[straycat]

There are lots of threads about OFRs and how to set them up that should help.

[mountain dave]

Damn,Wish I could have that kinda gear, it's good you're encouraging him with good gear though, sounds like he's making good use of it. I just got a DSL-50 myself, damn nice amp.

[GuerillaPete]

"You're the bestest dad ever!"

[fett]

Wait until he finds a bunch of 13 year old groupies.

[STLKINGV]

A~