irnbru
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Trem
Jun 30, 2007 16:52:19 GMT -5
Post by irnbru on Jun 30, 2007 16:52:19 GMT -5
Hey, does anyone know how I can get my stoopid tremolo to stop squeeking everytime i push down on it? lol It sounds rusty or something haha ;D
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Trem
Jun 30, 2007 17:29:18 GMT -5
Post by Ripper on Jun 30, 2007 17:29:18 GMT -5
How about a little oil in the right spot?.......3 in 1 oil. I have heard bad things about WD40, so beware. Do you have Jig-a-loo in Scotland?
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irnbru
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Trem
Jul 1, 2007 2:37:53 GMT -5
Post by irnbru on Jul 1, 2007 2:37:53 GMT -5
Naahhh no Jig-a-loo's in scotland lol Where would i put the oil?
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Trem
Jul 1, 2007 8:31:33 GMT -5
Post by Runewalker on Jul 1, 2007 8:31:33 GMT -5
Oil may be an option but ..... try to first assess where the squeakiness is originating. Unlike a door hinge that rusts and has something akin to vertical axles in tube bearings, the only metal to metal pivot points are the six retaining screws or the the two pivot point studs in dual point trems.
Oil is a petroleum product (of course) and may not interact well with some finishes.
A Stethescope or some sort of aural focusing device would help you isolate the source. You could use one of those long straws they issue with fountain drinks at convenience stores, which are larger in diameter and longer. If you wanted to fancy the device up fashion a small focusing cone at one end, then the other goes into your ear. Or you could purchase an 18-24" rubber or poly hose from the hardware store -- of the proper dimension to fit the ear.
The point is find the source of the noise. It could be the screws or pivot pins, the threads or push retainer of the arm, the arm itself it there is play between it and the hole it goes into, the springs in the back, the retaining holes for the spring ends, the spring comb, the inertia block rubbing against wood, etc.
Once you know where the source is then let's think through some fixes.
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darguitar
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Trem
Jul 2, 2007 18:07:52 GMT -5
Post by darguitar on Jul 2, 2007 18:07:52 GMT -5
Don't forget trusty fellow Scot, Trem squeaking is often the result of the springs in the back cavity. Try using a cotton bud dipped in some vaseline, and rubbing the vaseline onto the springs. Be generous with your application. It works every time for me. (Thats if the springs are squeaking obviously!!!a!)
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irnbru
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Trem
Jul 3, 2007 6:18:23 GMT -5
Post by irnbru on Jul 3, 2007 6:18:23 GMT -5
I think it may just be the springs!! Thanks everyone!
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