How to Adjust a Floating

Tremolo.

By Myles Stover

TWC 400

Outline

• Purpose

• Being in Balance

• Tools

• Guitar Tuner

• Parts of the guitar

• Bridge Options

• Blocking the Bridge

• Changing the Strings

• Adjusting the Bridge

• Almost There

• Final Touches

• Ready to Play

Purpose

This presentation is designed to help you

adjust (balance) a locking or floating

tremolo style bridge on your guitar. This

task takes place after new guitar strings

are put on. I’ve linked a video to show you

how to change the strings. It’s a great

example of how to do it and it mentions

adjusting the bridge.

Being in Balance

Tools

Straight Edge

Cross Tip Screw Driver

New StringsWire Cutters

3 mm Allen Wrench

Speed Winder

Guitar Picks or Feeler Gauge Strong Coffee

Guitar Tuner

Parts of the Guitar (Front)Tuning Keys

Locking Nut w/Pressure Pads

Floating Tremolo

(Bridge)

Parts of the Guitar (Back)

Cover Plate over Spring Cavity

Inside Spring Cavity

Claw Hook

Tremolo Block

Springs

Adjustment

Screws

Bridge Options

Blocking the bridge

1 2

Changing the Strings

String Change

Ball endsOne inch past

saddles

Adjusting the Bridge

Almost There

Final Touches

Now You’re Ready to Play