Jagmaster problem

ultraviolence · Post by **ultraviolence** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:00 pm

Yes, so my guitar is being fucking stupid.

but only sometimes.

the low E string drops half a step sometimes when I strum.

the g string drops half/ a full step (varies) when I bend it (bending half a step)

and my high e string is just fucking retarded, it randomly goes out of tune sometimes when you're changing it's tuning, you'll feel a lot of tension, then it just gets alot flatter.

how do I fix my guitar?

p.s. sorry for the swearing, I really like this thing but the crappy tuning is pissing me off.

TideBleach · Post by **TideBleach** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:02 pm

have you tried locking the bridge down? i locked my strats bridge by screwing it down all the way and now it stays in tune no matter what i do to it.

ultraviolence · Post by **ultraviolence** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:03 pm

TideBleach wrote:have you tried locking the bridge down? i locked my strats bridge by screwing it down all the way and now it stays in tune no matter what i do to it.

nope, but I'll do that now, got pictures on what to do?

I really have no clue....never really screwed around with my guitar like that

markleton · Post by **markleton** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:08 pm

Get those strings properly stretched in, sounds like things are just settling down. Make sure your nut is well lubed up with graphite from a pencil. Check the tuning pegs, the strings should be neatly wrapped without many wraps overlapping.

TideBleach · Post by **TideBleach** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:10 pm

you can screw the 6 screws on the top of the bridge all the way down (the ones that go into the body not the intonation screws)

or you can use a piece of wood to block the trem

ultraviolence · Post by **ultraviolence** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:10 pm

markleton wrote:Get those strings properly stretched in, sounds like things are just settling down. Make sure your nut is well lubed up with graphite from a pencil. Check the tuning pegs, the strings should be neatly wrapped without many wraps overlapping.

I don't even know how to rap the strings around a bunch of times, they usually just rap around 2 times (tops) and it's okay....I've done this for 3 years, never any problems like this.

Should I get thicker strings....would that help at all?

TideBleach · Post by **TideBleach** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:13 pm

ultraviolence wrote:
markleton wrote:Get those strings properly stretched in, sounds like things are just settling down. Make sure your nut is well lubed up with graphite from a pencil. Check the tuning pegs, the strings should be neatly wrapped without many wraps overlapping.
I don't even know how to rap the strings around a bunch of times, they usually just rap around 2 times (tops) and it's okay....I've done this for 3 years, never any problems like this.

Should I get thicker strings....would that help at all?

i wouldnt think changing string gauge would do anything in this case. but what guage are you using now?

ultraviolence · Post by **ultraviolence** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:15 pm

TideBleach wrote:
ultraviolence wrote:
markleton wrote:Get those strings properly stretched in, sounds like things are just settling down. Make sure your nut is well lubed up with graphite from a pencil. Check the tuning pegs, the strings should be neatly wrapped without many wraps overlapping.
I don't even know how to rap the strings around a bunch of times, they usually just rap around 2 times (tops) and it's okay....I've done this for 3 years, never any problems like this.

Should I get thicker strings....would that help at all?
i wouldnt think changing string gauge would do anything in this case. but what guage are you using now?

ernie ball 9's reinforced

laterallateral · Post by **laterallateral** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:21 pm

wait, hold on a second...

could this be a job for the robroethread of anguish?

Ninja Mike 808 · Post by **Ninja Mike 808** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:44 pm

laterallateral wrote:wait, hold on a second...

could this be a job for the robroethread of anguish?

hahahahahahahahahahahaha

mezzio13 · Post by **mezzio13** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:05 pm

Ok, blocking the trem sucks, because it slightly lowers your action (possible buzzing) and can throw off your intonnation. If you put heavier strings on there, you'll have to re-adjust the trem springs and possibly your intonnation.

First off stretch the hell out of those strings, and then strech them some more. I usually prefer three wraps on the posts, so two migh not be enough. I put even more on te plain strings.

If you really want to hone things up get a Trem-setter or a Tremol-no, which will stop your bridge from moving back, even if you bust a string, ANDwill lock in at your already set intonnation and correct bridge height.

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:33 pm

is your guitar buzzing at all?

ultraviolence · Post by **ultraviolence** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:33 pm

robroe wrote:is your guitar buzzing at all?

sometimes

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:36 pm

ultraviolence · Post by **ultraviolence** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:37 pm

robroe wrote:

any ideas?

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:38 pm

none.

ultraviolence · Post by **ultraviolence** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:39 pm

oh, fiddle sticks!

laterallateral · Post by **laterallateral** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:40 pm

HAHAHA! Oh. Oh...

Pheeeew...

...That was great!

Seriously, though, these trem lock systems don't look like entry level installations. I say you go ahead block that shit off with a good old hunk of wood.

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:53 pm

stretch the strings like hell. how many windings do you have on each tuning key post?

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:17 pm

anyone got a link they can post up here that might be helpful ?