nskin Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I have got a Variax 600 and it has the problem with the tremelo posts being too high. Looks like it's the post inserts that haven't been fitted properly, they sit above the level of the body so the posts can't be screwed down far enough. Think this was a problem that others have had and it was a manufacturing fault. Can anybody tell me if line 6 ever did anything about this and/or the best fix so the trem can be set up properly with it flush against the body and not high on one side? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashcraaft Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I have a 600, too. Can you please capture a photo of your faulty bridge for comparison reasons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nskin Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Doesn't seem to be a way to get the front of the trem down any further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashcraaft Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 The Trem looks right to me. If you like to lower your strings you should adjust those bridge-saddles instead. But maybe I misunderstood The whole problem because I am not a native speaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eenymason Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I have got a Variax 600 and it has the problem with the tremelo posts being too high. Looks like it's the post inserts that haven't been fitted properly, they sit above the level of the body so the posts can't be screwed down far enough. Think this was a problem that others have had and it was a manufacturing fault. Can anybody tell me if line 6 ever did anything about this and/or the best fix so the trem can be set up properly with it flush against the body and not high on one side? Thanks. I agree with Smashcraft - this is exactly how my 600 was. It is the correct height, and is set up as a floating bridge which means the tremolo can be used to both raise, and lower the pitch of the strings. The problem I had was the pivot point on the posts caused metal fatigue on the bridge plate, and chunks came off, making it unusable. I transplanted to a Strat copy using the traditional 6 screw fixing system, which is superior in my opinion. This is also set up to float, with the securing screws loosened a small amount to allow the bridge to sit up a little higher, and slightly angled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 The set-up needs to be checked by a guitar tech and dialed in. Too far forward and you'll lose tone during a "dive-bomb" from lack of string/piezo contact. Too far back can affect amplitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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