I have a 1993 RR1 with the Jackson Floyd-licensed trem. The thing works well, for the most part, but there is one major flaw I have discovered...
The hex screws that bind the saddles to the bridge (also used for intonation) only screw about half-way into the threaded holes in the bridge itself, so in effect, they never screw all the way into the holes. The screws themselves are only getting about 3/32" of bite in the holes. The resulting problem is that the top half of my low-E and A string holes are totally stripped smooth! This sucks, MASSIVELY because it is impossible to intonate the guitar.
There are two holes per saddle, but it is the hole closest to the tail-end of the guitar that needs to be used for proper intonation.
My solution, and highly-recommended suggestion to you if you have one of these units, is to use longer hex screws that will extend all the way through the holes. This gives the screws maximum grip and reduces the chances of stripping the holes.
A quick question I have, which I'll probably figure out on my own pretty soon, is: Does anyone know the size of those screws? They appear to be metric and are obviously fine-threaded. I've just gotta take one in and pick up some extras somewhere. In fact, Home Depot has a great selection of hex screws, so I'm sure they'll have what I need. I just won't have a screw with me when I go over there this afternoon. lol.
Annah
The hex screws that bind the saddles to the bridge (also used for intonation) only screw about half-way into the threaded holes in the bridge itself, so in effect, they never screw all the way into the holes. The screws themselves are only getting about 3/32" of bite in the holes. The resulting problem is that the top half of my low-E and A string holes are totally stripped smooth! This sucks, MASSIVELY because it is impossible to intonate the guitar.
There are two holes per saddle, but it is the hole closest to the tail-end of the guitar that needs to be used for proper intonation.
My solution, and highly-recommended suggestion to you if you have one of these units, is to use longer hex screws that will extend all the way through the holes. This gives the screws maximum grip and reduces the chances of stripping the holes.
A quick question I have, which I'll probably figure out on my own pretty soon, is: Does anyone know the size of those screws? They appear to be metric and are obviously fine-threaded. I've just gotta take one in and pick up some extras somewhere. In fact, Home Depot has a great selection of hex screws, so I'm sure they'll have what I need. I just won't have a screw with me when I go over there this afternoon. lol.
Annah
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