Tremolo collet can't be removed

seanhayson

I've been just purchased the Staytrem Tremolo for upgrading my Squire VM Jaguar, which I needed to unscrew the original collet from the tremolo.
BUT I FOUND IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE IT!!! I got no ideas, tried different spanners, nut wrenches and the nut (backside) of the collet is nearly broken (Yes, anti-clockwise)

Just wonder how can I remove it? I've looked at some videos, MIJ or MIM seems can be removed easily, so is it the problem with squire's? Is it glued between the collet and the tremolo assembly? Or just not designed to be removed or upgraded?

StephenHughes

I've found exactly the same thing. Only just bought the Staytrem and also struggled to get the collet removed. I emailed John at Staytrem and he's kindly offered to replace the collet if I send him my tremolo plate. I popped it in the post this morning, and I'll let you know the outcome. If there's anything weird about the VM Jags, he'll find out quickly!

Max

I have exactly the same issue, received the Staytrem today and just tried to install it. No way to remove the nut...

If you could share John's feedback that would be great!