... I'm trying to sort out the action on a strat I've just bought and the trem block is a Callham jobby.
I've tried adjusting the saddles using a 1.5mm allen key but it appears it's too big. After looking on the Callham website, it appears that I need a 0.05inch allen key to fit the #4-40 screws. I'm not entirely sure if these are those screws - I just know my 1.5mm allen key fits the other strat bridge I own so I've made an assumption these screws are smaller.
Will Maplins sell such a thing? I assume B&Q won't? Electrical shops? Craft type shops?
Quick answers appreciated as I'm heading out in 45 mins!
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Interesting. I may have to purchase a set of feeler gauges.
I'm relatively new to setting up guitars. I have a strat I'm working on as a trial. My intention last night was to do a rough set up - having a few issues though so going to carry on tonight...
I've got the guitar to a playable level... but, I'm having a few tuning stability issues and I need to find a way to raise the action further. Any tips or wisdom from anyone?
First of all the neck is quite straight so I think I need to do a bit more careful truss rod adjustment tonight to get the right relief. Some of the saddles are as high as they can be but the action is still pretty low. Will sorting out the bridge properly sort this out? It's a vintage 2 point style Callaham effort. I think it's set alright but I know it can be improved upon.
I think the strings might be slipping in the nut because certain bends/trem bar abuse knock it out of tune. I assume the wisdom here is graphite all over the slots on the nut?
Any other tips for tuning stability on a strat?
If it sounds like a dodgy set up, it is! I've done it with limited knowledge on setting up but feel quite confident after watching some You Tube videos last night that it's not a million miles out.
Help appreciated!
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My only downfall I think is the 2 point vintage style trem, I'll have a look at setting that correctly after work and may give the neck another 1/4 turn to give it the right relief! Will buy some nut sauce as well but see if graphite helps tonight as a temporary fix. I reckon it'll need a little bit of attention since the neck hasn't been used in a few years (and it was abused in it's previous life).