Rather than post a lot about my recent discussion with this fellow, I think his video will be enlightening. I have to tried his method yet, but it's indeed impressive:
Stock Fender Tremolo Setup:
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Yes it really is....
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I played around with that last night. Setting the bridge to give a 'minor 3rd' on the 'G' when pulled up - that's B-flat - has the bridge raised at an upward angle at the rear. I haven't tested it yet....
It's actually a little more raised than this file photo I found online:
Additionally, intonation is drastically affected by this setting - when the guitar is intonated on a decked bridge.
It's actually a little more raised than this file photo I found online:
Additionally, intonation is drastically affected by this setting - when the guitar is intonated on a decked bridge.
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FYI - I tried 3, 4 & 5 spring combinations and angling the claw in both directions. There was NO CHANGE in return to pitch: