Strat tuning problems
I’ve been having tuning problems with an American Standard Strat. I thought it had something to do with the tremolo system, so I decided to try installing a device called a Tremsetter. The Tremsetter makes it so the tremolo system returns to the same zero point after using the whammy bar.
The installation was a bit involved. It required drilling a few holes in the tremolo cavity on the back of the guitar. There is a pretty good video on YouTube that was helpful.
The Tremsetter seems to be working as it is supposed to, but I am still having issues with tuning. The bridge does have more stability. The action on the whammy bar feels a bit stiffer than normal. You can also feel the zero point as you use the bar.
Next I think I will try adding some locking tuners and lubricating the nut. I am hoping that will take care of the tuning issues.
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