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    Hi, I got problem with my floyd (?) or with tension of springs (on the back of bridge). I put in my guitar strings 10-52 and there's no way that I will get it into D tuning (D,G,C,F,A,D). First there were 4 original springs and I tune it do B only, now I got tighter springs and only tuning is C (I know about different positions of springs and those 2 bolts which can be spun). I dont know whats wrong? Any ideas?

  • #2
    Tried tightening the screws for the spring claw? 010-052 should be no problem for D. I've been using 011-054 in that tuning.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Sunbane View Post
      Tried tightening the screws for the spring claw?
      Yes and any bigger results, it'd maybe go for C# but not for D. Should I put bigger/tighter springs?

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      • #4
        How old are the springs? They lose their strength over time, so it may be time to go buy some new ones. Any guitar store should carry them.

        I have three springs on mine (10-46) and tune to E no problem.
        Scott

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Spivonious View Post
          How old are the springs?
          3 days

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          • #6
            could it be something else than springs? any other ideas?

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            • #7
              Originally posted by zbych View Post
              3 days


              Check the posts? Maybe the bridge is getting stuck.
              Scott

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Spivonious View Post
                Maybe the bridge is getting stuck.
                what does that mean?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by zbych View Post
                  what does that mean?
                  Like it's not on the posts correctly, or the block is getting caught on something. I don't know, just grasping for straws here

                  With no strings on the guitar, does the bridge get fully pulled down into the recess?
                  Scott

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                  • #10
                    If the bridge needs to come down more even after turning the screws for the springs just buy another spring and add it on . that will give you more tension on the bridge and should bring it down

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Spivonious View Post
                      Like it's not on the posts correctly, or the block is getting caught on something.
                      all is set correctly.

                      Originally posted by Spivonious View Post
                      With no strings on the guitar, does the bridge get fully pulled down into the recess?
                      yes

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by KBRR View Post
                        If the bridge needs to come down more even after turning the screws for the springs just buy another spring and add it on . that will give you more tension on the bridge and should bring it down
                        thats what Im going to do

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