New Staytrem but action too low?

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New Staytrem but action too low?

Post by DrPete » Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:51 am

So I have one of the new MIJ CUNIFE traditionals in black. FANTASTIC guitar. NGD thread https://offsetguitars.com/forums/viewt ... 7#p1803287

Decided to upgrade to a Staytrem bridge. Also excellent. Installed it no problem.

I feel now, however, that the action is much lower on the guitar and the low E is playable but it is right on the edge of lying on the frets.

Any tips here?

I've seen some vids with studs under the bridge, but it doesn't sit like that in this model. And the Staytrem is exactly the same size or height as the standard Fender bridge.
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Re: New Staytrem but action too low?

Post by GreenKnee » Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:58 am

Have you adjusted the grub screws in the bridge posts? You can drop an Allen key down the bridge posts and tighten the grub screws there which shall raise the bridge height.

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Re: New Staytrem but action too low?

Post by DrPete » Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:21 pm

GreenKnee wrote:
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:58 am
Have you adjusted the grub screws in the bridge posts? You can drop an Allen key down the bridge posts and tighten the grub screws there which shall raise the bridge height.
I will try it!

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Re: New Staytrem but action too low?

Post by DrPete » Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:40 pm

Raising the Staytrem (obviously) worked! I am an idiot! Thanks for the help.

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Re: New Staytrem but action too low?

Post by GreenKnee » Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:20 pm

DrPete wrote:
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:40 pm
Raising the Staytrem (obviously) worked! I am an idiot! Thanks for the help.
Not a problem, everyone's got to learn something for the first time :)

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Re: New Staytrem but action too low?

Post by DrippyReverbTremolo » Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:53 am

DrPete wrote:
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:40 pm
Raising the Staytrem (obviously) worked! I am an idiot! Thanks for the help.
Bonus points to you for owning your 'operator error'.

And enjoy the new bridge!

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Re: New Staytrem but action too low?

Post by DrPete » Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:56 am

Staytrem is fantastic. Recommend to everyone.

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