Hi E goes sharp

[atilla]

I have this Charvel 375 that I've never gotten along with very well. Things are getting better, though, and my last problem is that when I use the tremolo bar, the high E goes sharp. What would a smart tech do?

[jgcable]

Re: Hi E goes sharp

Switch the locking clamps around at the nut. They are grooved. Either that or your trem posts are worn out. I am going with the locking clamps.

[hippietim]

Re: Hi E goes sharp

or springs

[Kevan]

Re: Hi E goes sharp

Try some lube on your trem posts and on the front of the knife edges.
Preferably something teflon-based (PTFE) or graphite.
Both can be found in small tubes at any auto parts store for less than 2 bucks.

-Apply with the stick of a Q-tip to the notches in the post and the frontal edges of the knife edges.
-Pre-fit, then wipe away any excess.
-Re-assemble trem.

[floydroseuser]

Re: Hi E goes sharp

I agree, locking clamps at the nut.

[Racerx2k]

Re: Hi E goes sharp

Yeah, if it were the posts, I'd think they ALL would go sharp, and not just one.

[atilla]

Re: Hi E goes sharp

Thanks, guys. I'll give these fixes a shot!