A Question regarding my CIJ Compstang... I just found out that it's totally tuning-stable with Trem-Use. Problem: The Arm falls out and when tightened, 5 Minutes later it's loose again.
Saw some Folks put Screws or other Stuff into the right Side of the "Cigar".
What's the best Method for you?
Thanks in Advance!
Mustang Tremolo-Arm falling out
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Re: Mustang Tremolo-Arm falling out
I used a small section of heatshrink tubing between the grub screw and the arm. Arm could still be moved easily but there was never any way it was going to fall out.
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Re: Mustang Tremolo-Arm falling out
I took it off, threw it in the case and forgot about it forever
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Re: Mustang Tremolo-Arm falling out
I've never met a Mustang that had stable tuning with vibrato use...modern or vintage. They have ALL been awful (and I for sure know how to set up a guitar). Terrible design really.
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Re: Mustang Tremolo-Arm falling out
This dude seems to do okay (albeit this is a very short clip):
https://youtu.be/pwr4Odh6Omg
But yeah, my experience with the Mustang I had was that it would not stay in tune with any amount of vibrato use. Would love one with a Jag/JM vibrato.
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Re: Mustang Tremolo-Arm falling out
Well, there's always exceptions of course. And I've seen a handful of people say theirs is fine but 64882663277262882 mentions of it being infuriating.tequila_in_teacups wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:55 pmThis dude seems to do okay (albeit this is a very short clip):
https://youtu.be/pwr4Odh6Omg
But yeah, my experience with the Mustang I had was that it would not stay in tune with any amount of vibrato use. Would love one with a Jag/JM vibrato.
Mustang vibratos seem to have the hit/miss ratio of The Buggles' back catalogue. Leo should have just stuck to what he did best and reappropriated the perfectly functional and reliable JM/Jag unit.
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