3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

[DCZX]

Hello,

I'm having a lot of problems with the third string on my Jackson KE-3 with (I think) the JT580 (Liscenced Floyd Rose). I'm doing a lot of Dimebag style whammy bar harmonics and while I'm doing them, this string always pops out. Could the metal block be going bad? thanks

[Newc]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

Yup. Turn it 90 degrees and lock it down again.

[DCZX]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

I have no idea how to turn the block or take it out... I tried tweezers but I think that's just scratching it more... how do I do it?

[delt]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

unscrew the clamp screw that holds it in place. i don't know if putting it sideways is a good idea, since there's a hole on the back surface, into which the clamp screw is supposed to fit.

i'd try sanding out the front surface first, use something like 1000 grit.

[toejam]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

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Yup. Turn it 90 degrees and lock it down again.

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He's not talking about the lock nut clamp, Newc. He's talking about the little block that sits in the saddle.

Undo the locking clamp screw for the string and then turn the guitar upside down for it to pop out. Put it back in and make sure the little dimple faces the locking screw. You can always buy these pieces separate from Stewmac.com if you need an extra one.

[Chuckracer]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

Also, make sure there isn't the stub of an old broken string end in there. I'd bet there is.

[Newc]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

True Chuck.
And yes I know he was talking about the saddle block - you can turn them sideways and not use the dimple.

[DCZX]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

Well, it looks like I won't have to. I think my problem was that I didn't have the string far enough in. I let out a bunch of slack and pushed it all the way to the bottom. It hasn't popped out yet. It's good to know I can buy those blocks though when I need to.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

and especially if you go to a smaller string size. then the rout made by the bigger string won't hold the new smaller one in any longer so you have to either file it or get a new on. i don't recemmend turning it. the nut needs its whole. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Budman68]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

<font color="aqua">DCZX, just a little trick for you, when bending the string to fit into the hole, bend it like a "Z". Keep in mind when looking at the diagram, we're looking at it from the side view, not the top. In other words, the lower portion of the string should be "under" the locking block

and don't make fun of it! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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[Newc]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

Good idea, Dave. I've noticed on some trems I've had that the block actually sits above the bottom of the saddle when the screw is aligned with the dimple, and wondered why - gotta be to accommodate the end of the string under the block! [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[delt]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

yeah, but then the dimples would need to be different height on each block, to compensate for each string thickness.. and it would be easy to get them all mixed up .....

[Budman68]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

<font color="aqua">I only do it for the lighter strings as you getter a better "bite" on the heavy strings. </font>

[delt]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

true [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[DCZX]

Re: 3rd string (g) on KE-3 Floyd Rose pops out

Thanks Dave! That diagram makes a lot of sense. With the string under the block there's even less likelyhood of it popping out. I will definitely try it that way next time!