Guitar Expert Needed

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Originally Posted by TasD90

Baz, The bridge pieces, that the strings sit on, on the original are cylindrical helping the strings to slide over them when the tremolo arm is depressed and more importantly when it returns to original position. The bridge you have shown has V slots and the strings will find it hard to return to their original position. You need a bridge with the cylindrical ones.
Cheers, Peter.

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Thanks Peter, didn't even notice that, I look around a bit more.

just give it to a luther, look one up and talk to him, I had both my guitar and my sons guitar action reset by a luther , what a tremendous difference it made.

horses for courses.

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Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

just give it to a luther, look one up and talk to him, I had both my guitar and my sons guitar action reset by a luther , what a tremendous difference it made.

horses for courses.

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King or Vandross?

I second the luthier / expert option as a great idea, that may not cost much.

Tym Guitars may be a great option. Very highly recommended and works with all manner of less mainstream gear. He might have stuff around, or just the good oil on the Tempo gibson copies.

https://tymguitars.com.au/pages/repairs

He's got a very loyal following of touring guitarists from Aus and overseas.

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Originally Posted by Redback

King or Vandross?

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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/02/512.jpg

I found the bridge part I need to go with the rosewood tunematic base.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/02/501.jpg

I'm assuming with this type of setup, it's not just a matter of tuning the normal way with the tuning keys, once this is setup is it set and forget??

Baz, that bridge looks more like it. Tuning is just the normal way , with the tuning pegs. You are confusing it with a locking nut system which is rough tuning with the tuning pegs then micro tuning at the bridge. Don't go near them, a PITA! You may need to get the bridge pieces, cylinders, micro positioned forwards or back with an electronic tuner. This is called setting or tuning the harmonics and should take an experienced guitar person about 5 to 10 minutes to do. Very easy when you know how. The shop will do it.
P.M. me if you would like me to explain how it's done if you want to try it.
Peter.

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Originally Posted by TasD90

Baz, that bridge looks more like it. Tuning is just the normal way , with the tuning pegs. You are confusing it with a locking nut system which is rough tuning with the tuning pegs then micro tuning at the bridge. Don't go near them, a PITA! You may need to get the bridge pieces, cylinders, micro positioned forwards or back with an electronic tuner. This is called setting or tuning the harmonics and should take an experienced guitar person about 5 to 10 minutes to do. Very easy when you know how. The shop will do it.
P.M. me if you would like me to explain how it's done if you want to try it.
Peter.

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Thanks Peter, soon as I get all the gear I'll give it a crack myself first, there is a diagram on the web I saw that shows you how the set up these type of bridges using masking tape, if I get stuck I'll give you a PM for sure, thanks.

Never owned an electric guitar before, guess I'll need to pick up my game and learn how to really play, instead of strumming everything:cool:

Hi Baz, I'm not talking about positioning the bridge (using masking tape) but accurately positioning the bridge pieces , cylinders in this case, by moving the cylinders for each string forward or backward using a screwdriver so each individual string is in tune. This is done to compensate for the fact that each string is a different diameter and is thus affected slightly differently when it is fretted with your fingers.
Cheers,
Peter.

you may have to fit a new nut.its as important as the bridge in getting your action right.