Ibanez Edge Pro Tremolo Locking Studs Mod

jaymenon

I just bought an Ibanez RG (2005) with the Edge Pro tremolo.

From my understanding, this tremolo comes without the locking tremolo posts - and there is a mod available: 

1. Change the studs and inserts 

(or) 

2. Change only the studs but screw in a grub screw at the bottom of the existing insert to create a ‘bottom/floor’ for the locking stud

Since the idea is to eliminate any 'play' between the inserts and the studs, I wonder though if PTFE tape will do the same job?

Pics below:

Left: the old 2LE2B locking studs [note the extended set screw in the center of the stud] and 2LE2A inserts that have a solid base. 

Right: the non locking Edge Pro studs and the open base inserts. 

[Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/hKahctu.jpg)

Below is a pic illustrating the grub screw at the base of the insert to create a 'floor'

[Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/ysMx51Y.jpg)

normula1

PTFE tape worked for me. One of studs had a tiny bit of play so I simply wrapped a layer or two of PTFE tape around it and all play disappeared.