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  • Low Tunings on a Model 3 - bad idea?

    Hey everyone,

    Got a question here regarding low tunings.

    I have an '87 Charvel Model 3 with the standard "licensed By Floyd Rose" bridge. Currently I keep it tuned to Eb standard, and it sounds wicked and stays in tune great.

    I wrote a bunch of songs on another guitar (which has bitten the dust) in C standard, and was wondering if tuning the Charvel to C standard would have any adverse effects on the neck or anything.

    Also wondering if the damn thing will be a major pain to tune, or if the neck scale is really an issue at C standard. Anything lower I wouldn't even try.

    I have a block for the floating bridge all made up (I used to keep it blocked), and some extra springs too.

    Can it be done?
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    Re: Low Tunings on a Model 3 - bad idea?

    Yes, see this topic:

    http://www.jcfonline.com/ubbthreads/...fpart=1#242291

    Slap on a heavier string gauge, tune the sucker to C, adjust the trem to be level by adjusting the trem claw screws inside the cavity, and then finally lock up the locknut. It MAY or MAY NOT need a truss rod adjustment.

    Best of luck!

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      Re: Low Tunings on a Model 3 - bad idea?

      Awesome! Thanks muchly!


      Guess I should have noticed that thread before, eh? [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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