Jaguar Trem & Strings Gauge

For help with setups and other technical issues.
Post Reply
User avatar
strasurf
PAT PEND
PAT PEND
Posts: 29
Joined: Sat Mar 18, 2017 4:45 am
Location: Italy

Jaguar Trem & Strings Gauge

Post by strasurf » Thu Jan 31, 2019 11:55 pm

I plan to switch string gauge from 0.09 to 0.11 on my Jaguar. Since on the tremolo baseplate there are some screws, is it necessary to adjust the tremolo because of the increased tension?

User avatar
timtam
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 2739
Joined: Sun Oct 22, 2017 2:42 am
Location: Melbourne

Re: Jaguar Trem & Strings Gauge

Post by timtam » Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:09 am

There's just one screw that controls compression on the trem plate's spring that may need re-adjusting to the neutral, easy-in/easy-out position of the lock.
https://offset.guitars/the-goodies/sett ... lo-system/
Or if you don't use the trem then if you want you can push the lock in and tighten the screw / spring to hold the trem more firmly. Or leave it as is. ;)
"I just knew I wanted to make a sound that was the complete opposite of a Les Paul, and that’s pretty much a Jaguar." Rowland S. Howard.

User avatar
hwestman
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 494
Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:42 am
Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Re: Jaguar Trem & Strings Gauge

Post by hwestman » Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:10 am

The thicker strings will definitely pull harder depressing the vibrato. If you want the arm in the same position as currently you need to increase spring tension by turning the screw in the middle of the plate.

Post Reply