Noob Help?

PlectrumKev

Hey.

So basically Ive been having trouble with my bridge (hasn't everyone?). My high e string and low e string dont make any noise past the 8th fret.

I had my guitar recently set-up and the chap told me all I need to do is to use an Alan Key in the whole at each side of the bridge if this problem happens again, infact the dude even done it right infront of me and all he did was turn the Alan Key three times and bingo!

But Ive been doing this for a while now, and all that seems to have happened is that the bridge has become low as possible to the body of the guitar. Is there a certain way I should be turning the Alan Key? A certain number of turns required to ensure every strings rings out correctly?

Any help would be greatly appreciated as ive had so many problems with my bridge and its really getting to me; which is a shame because I adore my Jaguar!

Thank you.

foxyloxy

The bridge has to go up if you want to get rid of the E string problem, but this raises the action so it's all about finding the balance between high action and playability. always recheck your intonation after messing with the bridge.

Alex

Turning the screws clockwise raises that end of the bridge. Counter clockwise lowers that end of the bridge.

Take a look at Mad-Mike's post from a few years ago on the overall setup - great thread.

http://www.jag-stang.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=922

AngryHatter

Shim the neck to give yourself some room to lower the bridge.

PlectrumKev

Ive been turning at this bridge for ages now and it's barely moving. Whether it's screwed or my alan key isnt right, I dont know.

Anyway, is there a bridge I can buy that will stop this problem once and for all, forever?