Orignal Surfcaster Tremolo Arm Falls Out

[ontheroad97]

Howdy!

I've got an original transparent red Charvel Surfcaster with two lipsticks that I adore. It has a tremolo arm (supposedly the very last one that Jackson could find to fit a Surfcaster), and it was fine for a few years. Lately though, the arm won't stay in and falls out when moving around even a bit. I've had it in for a set-up and asked around online, but no one seems to know what to do--for most folks, it's the first Surf they're seeing.

Does anyone know how the tremolo arm stays in? I see a "set screw" on the side but that doesn't seem to affect the arm tension in the right way. Any help or referrals would be appreciated!

[dg]

The guy to talk to is Dave (Budman68 here). He makes replacement bars for the Surfcaster trem:

http://www.fretsonthenet.com/ImCharv.htm#Charvel_Surfcaster_Tremolo_Bars!_

and he may be able to point you in the right direction. You can send him a PM here or contact him through his site.