But there's one MAJOR problem! AliExpress Custom Shop "Charvel" Review & Demo

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[@iankeel7914]

You are correct on the bridge problem, if the edges have blunted already your kind of screwed because you can't replace them, in theory you can on Ibanez bridges, but they nerer made the knife edge a part you could buy, it isn't the bridge, as they are well respected for staying in tune when installed correctley and Wilkinsons top of the range unit is used by multiple upper middle range manufacturers.

[@Guitarnivore]

Musiclily is fantastic and their customer service is exceptional if you're not satisfied with the quality. I agree with your trem post theory. Those things look all sorts of jacked up. 😬

[@lostreb]

First thank you for mentioning the store. Thank you for another great demo, review, and video of one of your custom guitars from AliExpress. Please keep the great videos coming.

[@thebaldshredder]

My pleasure!

[@CaptainFrugalReviews]

I am very happy that I discovered your channel, it is loads of fun!

[@pirateradiooffroad2460]

I like that you called out that pick up. So many people are stuck on the Seymour Dunkin donut truck.

[@SixStringOverdose]

If you ever go ahead and do that repair to the non-straight studs, when you reach the stage of removing the threaded part from the guitar body (the piece into which the pivot actually screws itself into), here's a tip, otherwise you'll completely ruin your guitar: unscrew the pivot completely, put in a small screw or metallic piece that will slide into the shaft about 2/3 of the way, then screw the pivot back on top of that piece and when it makes contact after about 1/3 of the way in, continue to gently, but firmly screw it in. What will happen is, instead of the piece biting into the wood, it will actually lift up the threaded piece you're trying to remove. I know it's hard to visualize it all from what I just said, but it's actually the only way in which you can get them out with zero scratches. Just make sure that if you do use a screw, you point it upwards and not downwards into the shaft, aka put it upside-down, so that it doesn't go into the body when you perform the above-mentioned operation. Message me back if you need more help with this, I'd be glad to assist you!

[@thebaldshredder]

Thank you!!! See I knew my viewers would come through! Now that you said it, I remember watching a video on this same thing a while back. I'm glad you reminded me.

[@SixStringOverdose]

@@thebaldshredder Haha no worries, I think I also showed this in one of my build videos a while back, probably it was in my Aria Pro II restoration, not sure... I'm not that active anymore, hope to get back on track soon, but like I said, in the meantime, if you need any 2nd opinion, I'd love to chime in, it gives me a bit of a boost kick for myself as well, to get my stuff in order and start posting again :P

[@lehmusic2675]

Sometimes you get lucky and the threaded inserts are loose and can pull right out. I have gone to a hardware store and found a bolt that fit in the insert. Used some washers and some wood with a towel on the guitar body and as you tighten the bolt the insert will come up.

[@JoeR203]

About an hour before watching this video, I watched one where a guy said his tuning stability problem was fixed by lubing the saddles, nut and string tree.

[@TAKFULLHOUSE5150]

beautiful guitar!! great playing as always!! Superb! great review too! thanks for wonderful sharing!

[@thebaldshredder]

Many thanks!!

[@danielhartin7680]

Hey, love the tone. Lots of bottom end. Fantastic playing and a great bang for the buck with the guitar.

[@metaldude7914]

Totally rad dude!

[@sixstrings4568]

That jam sounded awesome. I've used Musiclily locking tuners on a few of my guitars and they're not bad at all.

[@mikeg6666]

I agree with you on the thin necks , I love the Ibanez and Schecter necks. My favorite one was from an Ibanez GRX 70 , I regret selling the guitar because that neck was so thin and easy to play. I actually like it better than my RG neck , might have to buy it again 🤣✌️🤘

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Definitely the posts brother. But on a side note change your springs to some good quality ones. Sometimes cheap springs don't retain the same even tension repeatedly. I had that happen on my Jem. But those posts are my bet. Awesome shred! Love that look! And sound!

[@thebaldshredder]

Yep I'm going to have to fill and redrill!

[@Metaldad87]

I wonder if the bridge might be sticking when you use it on the posts, also the angle of the bridge may be causing it as well stopping it from being level and returning to a zero position

[@ellisonlowrimore7751]

Love your tone! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks!

[@nordicshredder4128]

thank you for the jam that sounded like a mix between early insomnium and cryonic temple, skal from norway a good thing for that kind of bridge would be to invest in a locking tuner system because my guitar has that with a similar bridge and it rarley ever goes out of tune

[@bluwng]

I had a cool Kramer Aasault Plus that had a maple neck with no dots, I liked it.

[@timjenkins502]

I had the same problem with tuning and it was due to the post and knife edge on the bridge. You can rub wax on the knife edge and see if that helps. Cool video as always!!!!

[@thebaldshredder]

Good to know, thanks!

[@robertcrockett4104]

A combination of things : Bridge posts are an issue it will continue to bind at the posts if not corrected, Tunq nuts do require some dressing and are an approximation of where they need to be slotted, string trees need to be upgraded, intonation will never be correct unless the post and bridge are not set correct. and locking tuners will be a godsend. I have a PRS Tremonti and I got an Se version. I updated the nut. pickups to Fisman, and PRS locking tuners. Once it was set up and dialed in it's pretty damn close to my Tremonti playing and tuning stability wise. Tone wise its a bit thicker and quieter. I use both live but I favor the Se.

[@benjaminstacy9555]

I don't have much experience on that, but there is a tutorial on the web about correcting knife edge issues on 2-point trems. It's probably the stud angle though.

[@Metaldad87]

That's a very unique wiring system but it sounds good! I don't think I've ever seen a switch wired that way

[@jasonjones7461]

Excellent jam and guitar.

[@papablue3015]

Cool jam! Nice looking guitar! I just ordered a squire classic vibe 60s stratocaster candy apple red. Fret work takes a little practice, but you can do it! I change frets all the time! Thanks

[@thebaldshredder]

This year I will attempt to actually change the frets on a neck. Can I do it? We'll see!

[@overcome8628]

love the jam, The guitar looks great.

[@robertclarkguitar]

I have the same trem in my HB Fusion T. Tsq xl nut and I do however have locking tuners. But the bridge stays in tune well. As you know.

[@thebaldshredder]

Hmm, do I need locking tuners? I think I have a set that I can put on there and try.

[@PeterSimon-po3pb]

How well could you play slide on it ? Thanks. I use a Tele now. That neck looks wider. Big frets. It looks lik3 a slide machine

[@leroyjenkins3895]

First problem is the posts don't look like they are in all of the way. The other thing you can try is add a spring and use the claw to adjust the bridge tension. I find only 2 springs will work to tune but they typically don't have enough tension to return to the original place. Add a spring and loosen the claw a little to get the bridge level. Changing to locking tuners won't necessarily fix the tuning issue though if they are cheap tuners and the posts wiggle when you take tension off, upgrading could help. Personally, I would never use a floating bridge without a locking nut.

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks for the advice!

[@ukguitarnoodle]

Couldn't you have tapped a screwdriver to find selector settings? The wonky posts are the reason, Floyd's are straight. Looks great . Excellent playing again.

[@thebaldshredder]

Gee why didn't I think of that? Just kidding. Yeah, I tried that but it wasn't totally clear. With the switch in position one, I'd tap the middle pickup and still hear a little something. So the only way to tell for sure was to undo the wires one at a time.

[@crunchchannel9391]

One thing you have to remember HAVE to is there is around 90lbs of tension on 009s when tuned up to A440 (standard tuning) so in order to keep the bridge floating the springs have to pull at the same tension. Whats that mean? you have 90lbs of string tension and 90lbs of SPRING tension so thats around a total of 180 lbs of pressure on those 2 little posts and to top it all off its pivoting on the edge of those knife blades it pivots on. If the knife edge isnt made of a good quality hardend steel those edges will get trashed in a matter of seconds specially if you adjust the hight of the posts trying to rase or lower the bridge under full tension (yes i mean in tune) raising and lowering by turning those big bolts while those knife blades are jammed into those 2 little posts with a 180lb person standing on em. What will happen? my theory is the wood used for the body is soft like bass wood or a cheaper type of wood that cant handle the tension of those posts. If you try and fix it use a good hard wood to fill it like a larger 1" dowel rod made of maple or something really hard and put the posts back into the harder wood then drill the holes into the harder wood.

[@RustyGunn7]

Totally awesome jam! Very enjoyable. Melody all over it. Regarding pickups, give OriPur hotrail/pole humbucker pickups a try. I have them on hand, but I'm not done with my guitar yet.

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks! I'll look those up.

[@adrianj3198]

Dude I like that intro and riff

[@bluwng]

Yes the posts can definitely do that. Nuts have such little impact on tuning stability it is most likely in the bridge. Make sure the bridge plate is tightly secured to the block and that the pivot posts are not loose and moving. If you can tighten post all the way down if your guitar allows, they can always move down but can never move up. Setup is final, if you bend all strings and tune than physics says a dive or pull up will sharp and bending will have no impact, if you dive then tune diving will have no impact and bending will go flat while pulls will go,sharp, pull up and tune is similar story pull up no impact, bending flat and dive also flat but only slight.

[@mmmira606]

Nice jam. And sorry don't have a lot of guitar tech skills. Awesome videos like always. 😎🎸👍

[@bobr4987]

Guitar looks nice and sounds good. Have you looked at a digital whammy bar? There are videos on Y T showing how they are installed. Loved your jam tune and shredding was clean! Thanks Richard!

[@thebaldshredder]

I've heard about them, but haven't really considered them.

[@theshreddly]

@The Bald Shredder The posts being at an angle, and not straight definitely can knock all the strings sharp after even slight whammy action, that's wild! I've had similar issues, where once the posts were fixed properly and set straight, it helped and damn near made the tuning issues dissappear. Regardless, that's one sweet freaking axe dude! Just needs a little tweaking. 🔥🤘🔥

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks dude!

[@napesdrk1174]

Cool jam brother! Yan Hamer!

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

LOVE IT, but I hate necks without markers. I'm very much diggin' your vids. Just subscribed.

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks! I totally regret not getting the dots!

[@franklemos5350]

Nice Guitar! thumbs up from Brazil!

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks!

[@gscgold]

I really like the no fret marker look..just looks clean.

[@klauswigsmith]

A good luthier/guitar tech can add dots for a surprisingly low cost. I had pearl dot inlays added into my Epi Les Paul Gothic for $100 Canadian. Well worth it.

[@thebaldshredder]

Good to know. Thanks.

[@jonlavigne3270]

Those posts are messed up but it’s an easy fix. Regarding Musiclily, I ordered a new pickguard from them for my Jazz bass and the screw holes lined up perfectly. That’s absolutely unheard of, even when you buy direct replacements from Fender. I’ll be buying from them again.

[@guitarste]

Are the posts threads snug or are they loose in the threaded sockets causing them to lean forwards? I found that on any (normally on cheap licenced trems) where the posts can be wobbled in the threaded sockets are the ones which do not hold tuning after using the bar and are likely to go sharp or flat when returning to zero position. In contrast with for example a Schaller the posts are stiff to turn and do not wobble even before fitting the bridge onto the pivots and hold the tuning stability as it should be. I am thinking if you can use some plumbers tape on the threads and see if that holds them straighter and firmer and cures the problem?

[@thebaldshredder]

Good advice. I'll have to take a close look. Plumbers tape is a great idea.

[@guitarste]

@@thebaldshredder if that works then try some thread lock after a strings change 👌🏽

[@scottstanley8370]

I had the same problem with the Wilkinson . Tried using two springs to keep a loose feel. Could not keep the guitar in tune. Later on I added a third spring. The guitar does not go out of to not watch the strings or stretch properly. Put on the third Spring. That should solve your problem

[@thebaldshredder]

I'll give that a try.

[@muhammadrizalbinramedan4443]

awesome very hensome guitar..very good solo playing..if you dont mind to share backing track link

[@thebaldshredder]

That's my own original song and it's on my latest album Speed of Light which you can stream everywhere. No link for a backing track.

[@bradleyclosson5042]

Hey man, nice vid... If you're having problems with uneven frets after you have leveled them it's probably because some aren't seated properly and they are boinging up after the weight of your leveling bar is removed. It will appear they are leveled and the sharpie will be sanded off but they are most likely popping up. You can super glue them back down then re level and crown. The other problem is probably your nut slots but also could be your blade edges on your trem. Yes they make counterfeit versions of that bridge which are made of soft inferior metal that dulls in a matter of minutes. If all the strings won't return to zero it's most likely your trem blade edges. If it's just a string or two it's probably your nut.

[@thebaldshredder]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@bradleyclosson5042]

Also if those studs are anchored very well and don't have any play in them (don't wiggle), slanting like they are won't cause the guitar to not return to zero. Another thing about that particular tremolo bridge is that there's different grades of quality depending on the model number and which manufacturer produced and in which country. The best in my opinion of that bridge is the Gotoh version made in Japan.

[@bradleyclosson5042]

And the posts should be good quality. The good ones are center drilled and tapped with a hex grub going through it which is intended to be tightened down after adjusting your height of the stud to lock it firmly in place.

[@thebaldshredder]

Good info. Thanks. I'm sure this bridge is not the top of the line made in Japan version. He said made in Korea, but I'm not even sure about that.

[@Razrback]

I love when people take cheap instruments And prove that They are just as good as high dollar ones

[@thebaldshredder]

Yep!

[@Ottophil]

“Prove” lol

[@claesvanoldenphatt9972]

This video seems to prove that cheap guitars are a shitty experience that is definitely not a bargain.

[@claesvanoldenphatt9972]

I sure won’t be buying one of those pieces of garbage.

[@danieledandrea4320]

Try other springs, maybe they are super cheap. Try to lube the knife edge with lithium grease.

[@thebaldshredder]

Ok thanks.

[@danieledandrea4320]

@@thebaldshredder most cases get saved with a bit of lithium grease...helps especially if knife edge are not perfect...and those Wilkinson are not consistent in quality....i have 3 of them and just one is spot on....btw I have links for better cheap bridges if you like :)

[@AndyDion]

I was thinking try different springs first

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks guys!

[@garettbodel3002]

I've been a carpenter for 25 years and I used to do landscaping and everything else during high School to make money. I can tell you one thing about being in the trades. Buy the best tools that are available to you even if you only get one every couple weeks. Eventually you'll get there and having the best tools really makes a world of difference anybody that tells you different is wrong. End the motto from any trades person around the world is it looks so nice because I did it twice...... And I love. Getting a guitar and slowly upgrading it the way you want. My Firefly everytime I put that fflp and somebody's hands and they don't look at the ad stock you like mayonnaise guitars fuckingawesome. And then I tell him I'm into it for less than $500 and they said what I can swear this thing was like cost you over $2,500 all day long. But I like doing things myself and I like having things different than everybody else to like you don't signature touch. Except for a put the neck in upside down because Adam from tool and all the videos that show about that greenie Les Paul has the same thing and eventually I'll get that $200 Seymour Duncan in the bridge. Peace out bro

[@patrickz2976]

Yeah pull those posts, refill and re-drill with a drill press if you can…to help keep the posts perpendicular to the body. I’d still upgrade the tuners to a locking, staggered type with at least 18:1 gear ratio, just to give me a little more tuning stability. Good luck, brother. Btw, guitar looks great and the shred jam was bad-ass 🤘🎸🤘

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks. Yes will definitely redrill the holes.

[@al3x2728]

I'm curious about the neck profile. Is it as thin a ls an Ibanez Wizard with 17mm?

[@thebaldshredder]

No it's about 21mm.

[@paulslims5870]

Is the block on the trem to short ? I was thinking that if it is the springs might be catching on the body . I looked at 9.40 in to the video & i'm not 100% sure but the block looks low i could be wrong it's hard to see clearly . Just a thought .

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks for the suggestion. I just checked it carefully and the springs are not catching on the body. Not even close. So that's not the issue.

[@paulslims5870]

Oh ok , well now I know, I reckon you will have to fill and then redrill the post cavities.

[@timothyoo7]

Maybe it's a combo of taking the 3rd spring and the posts. To fill the post holes I would use 5 minute epoxy and sawdust mixed together, or superglue and baking soda

[@thebaldshredder]

Great tip!

[@alvaroquijano579]

Could you please list the name of the aliexpress user who sold you that guitar?

[@nicatquluzad8969]

You must use tremolo stopper. You guitar will be only dive only but it will stay in tune perfectly. Hope this help you 🙏🏼

[@martincloutier666]

To check the pickups activated at each switch position you only have to touch the poles with a screwdriver, right?

[@thebaldshredder]

I tried that but it sounded like there was a little bleed over from the other pickups. I wanted to know for sure.

[@unk-tu-amunthelastpharaoh553]

Get a fret rocker and check the frets before leveling it...that would help.

[@thebaldshredder]

I have one and I did check it. I just didn't level perfect enough.

[@jesterraj]

Look and sound good.

[@mr1bienvenu1]

Don't use wood filler ! Use hardwood dow rod to fill the hole.

[@thebaldshredder]

Oh yes that's the plan. I was just thinking a tiny bit of filler to fill in any small gaps.

[@ejmachuca9355]

Put another spring on it. You just have to deal with the trem. You can still balance it out. Yes, the post suck but, there just isn't enough tension to get the strings back in tune.

[@thebaldshredder]

That's interesting because my other guitar that has the same bridge only has 2 springs and it stays in tune really well. But I'll give this a try. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@domseventh7390]

I’d buy that just for the Greg Howe vibe.

[@michaelpeacestewart]

Looks good which store did you order that one from I wanna give it a go thx

[@thebaldshredder]

I gave that info in the video

[@michaelpeacestewart]

@@thebaldshredder thx

[@Thrashpotato]

oh yea that sounds sick man

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

The posts being PERFECTLY positioned is semi important.

[@paulslims5870]

Great review , i've been searching for the seller 'Melody guitar store " but i can't seem to find them , are the still going ? THANKS

[@thebaldshredder]

Try searching "custom high quality guitar" and look at the listings for the store name.

[@paulslims5870]

@@thebaldshredder Ok will do , thanks for the heads up . That's such a great looking guitar , i checked out some of your custom guitar builds & they look pretty sweet too . Keep shredding dude .

[@paulslims5870]

Thanks I finally found it , so if you search " custom high quality guitar " & then skip to page 48 , BAM it's there ." Melodyguitar store " Melodyguitar one word

[@ILLRICARDO]

I have a chackson roads guitar. Jackson rhoads.

[@aimaregana2206]

the store link please?

[@Barbarapape]

Until you remove and re-drill the post holes perfectly straight the trem will never return to tune. Removing the threaded inserts without damaging the finish is the tricky part. The safest way is to make a puller and well pad the body to prevent damage. I am sure there must be video's on here showing how to do it the safe way. Locking tuners make little difference to a guitar that won't stay in tune, they only make changing the strings easier. Best of luck removing those threaded studs.

[@thebaldshredder]

Yeah I'll watch some videos for sure. Thanks.

[@renesalinas3109]

Put one more spring in the back and you’ll might have screw the claw in or out to adjust the tension

[@thebaldshredder]

I'm going to try that. Thanks.

[@VGMrawk]

It's most likely the posts. Have you heard of the nut buster? It clamps above the nut to help keep strings in tune. $175 so probably not worth it 😅

[@thebaldshredder]

That's half the cost of the guitar! 😄

[@ItFigures89]

You mentioned being bummed about the lack of fretboard dots, but who looks at their fretboard dots when they play? Doesn't everyone use the side dots or am I crazy?

[@thebaldshredder]

I guess I must be looking at the big dots.

[@benjaminstacy9555]

You could glue a dowel in the hole when you get ready to re do the studs.

[@thebaldshredder]

Yes that's exactly what I'm going to do. Thanks.

[@unk-tu-amunthelastpharaoh553]

An improper install would be the reason for problems with the trem...you may have to have it reinstalled...

[@thebaldshredder]

I'll fix it! I hope.

[@tjforgey7854]

Did the tremelo work beforr you took the spring out

[@thebaldshredder]

I didn't really check it that closely before taking out a spring. I'll put it back in and see if it helps.

[@Osssssssssssssh]

Wow nice guitar I want to get one too. lol

[@ArcKaiserStudios]

I have a dean guitar with a floyd rose and to be honest with you; I don't like floyd rose anymore because it's frustrating to tune the guitar strings. I even used the whammy bar and it goes out of tune when using it even though I tried to level it back to normal with the whammy bar. 😤🎸

[@thebaldshredder]

Yeah floating trems can be a real pain.

[@JamieLynnMorris]

Wow! So many great comments from which to learn! All You Guys Rock! ❤️‍🔥💥❤️‍🔥💥❤️‍🔥💥❤️‍🔥💥❤️‍🔥💥❤️‍🔥💥❤️‍🔥 All my tremolo knowledge would fit into a ladybugs back-pack. However, I do appreciate my ears being tickled with tasty jams, and yours are always spot on man! ROCK~ON RICHARD!!! 🎸🎸🎸 💥❤️‍🔥💥❤️‍🔥💥❤️‍🔥💥❤️‍🔥💥❤️‍🔥💥

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks Jamie!

[@ensignbodybag]

Why were you so shocked at the wiring of the pickups? A strat with a three way blade switch is wired exactly the same. Bridge-middle-neck only.

[@thebaldshredder]

Because I've never had a guitar wired up that way.

[@rocinblues]

First, if those are not new strings, get some, stretch the heck out of them before you tune the guitar, and use nut lube . If that doesn't work and you go for the bridge, don't use wood filler etc, use a hardwood dowel rod from HD and good wood glue. IMPORTANT, get a metric ruler, you'll get a percise measure for the peg distances.

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks!

[@patrickshannon4516]

That kind of trem is really just made for looks it's not really meant to be used but if you do I would suggest better tuner's.

[@Mixgermany]

It’s great

[@frederikdenis8208]

i dont now.... maybe better spring they got to always keep the same tension...i hate floyd rose for that...got to block the thing each time you tune ....

[@LesterMitchell]

Dude that jam was killer. Totally sucks about the whammy though.

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks! I'll fix it.

[@gokarnsanjay7330]

Hey can you link the shop?

[@thebaldshredder]

The information you seek is in the video.

[@ohmtronseedling]

if all else fails couldn't you just buy a body blank and use the existing hardware?

[@thebaldshredder]

I could, but if I can't get the posts straight and fix the tuning issue, I'll just take the bridge off and put a hardtail bridge on it. A much cheaper and easier solution. Thanks.

[@brandonjackson5865]

I’m with you on the non Floyd Rose super strats , but I wonder if you’ve ever played one with a Floyd that’s decked ? I think I might like a decked FR EVH style. My only real experience has been a RG550 with the floating edge lo pro which is a fantastic tremolo by the way, but they’re a pain to change string gauges and tunings due to the floating aspect. I love the fine tuners and locking the SOB down at the nut and as long as the strings are stretched and it’s set up correctly it ain’t going out of tune and it’s fun to be able to flutter but I really wouldn’t ever use it in a song context. The reason I’m asking is because I know you got that Baretta special and I’m interested to see what you think about it ? Especially since you seem to find value in the Ali express knock offs. I think it’s pretty hard to beat for the money but I can’t lie I’ve been tossing the idea of putting a Gotoh 1996T on it deck it and shim the neck if necessary I think I might get better tuning stability out of it , due to the banana headstock and the extreme angle the strings come out of the back of the nut . I’ve put a Wilkinson vintage 6 screw tremolo,gotoh locking tuners and a graph tech XL nut and the high e still binds . I’d say that it’s a good chance you’re tuning issues are coming from those posts leaning towards the neck, when you dump the bar the knife edges are slipping down past their zero point probably because string tension pulls them up past true zero to start and you tune up and the springs pull it past the notch , especially if all 6 strings are going sharp with a graph tech nut, strings will bind in a graph tech nut but usually not all 6 of them. Can you tighten the springs down and deck that tremolo to the body ? That might make it so you can dive and come back to the same spot every time at least until you can get the posts straightened out. The only other way I could see is if you set your bridge perpendicular to the grove on the posts instead of level with the body, those studs leaning have moved your true zero point to an angle not even with the guitar body and you will never return to zero unless it’s exactly perpendicular to the studs if you have the base set parallel to the body it’s the same as having a rear routed trem slanted back into the route . I don’t know if any of that makes any sense but I’d say if you loosen your springs and line the base or knife edges up with the skinny part of the posts where the edge contacts the posts it should return to the same spot. Another issue could be cheap posts or knife edges being too soft ?

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks dude. I'm hoping to have the Kramer review up next week.

[@TheMetalVagabond]

Darrell Braun has a good video on why tremolos make guitars go out of tune.

[@wallyinthebox1]

that guy from BC Rich didnt pay You a visit I see. Thats Good. I think You could out play him anyway. Rock on

[@thebaldshredder]

What guy from BC Rich? Am I forgetting something here?

[@wallyinthebox1]

@@thebaldshredder Im so Sorry It was sixstringtv was was having an a issue. My Bad.

[@thebaldshredder]

lol

[@ronaldstricker1412]

Now that's no bs from the BS

[@thebaldshredder]

Yep!

[@theburkett67]

Those posts being like that is going to have everything to due with tuning. I'm kinda shocked that you of most people wouldn't know this.

[@vincentdomingues7904]

knife edges are big suspects in that kind of cases

[@bukwok]

hey bald shredder, looks you have lot of fun with aliexpress custom guitar, how about custom order a fender headstock flying v just for fun, basically HSS strat with fly v body , many many years ago , in japan yahoo auction ,i saw a fender headstock fly v made by japanese brand, but they stop making that model some years ago, now even cant find a second hand ,looks like all disappeared, cant find one .

[@thebaldshredder]

Ugh, that doesn't sound very appealing. No thanks. LOL

[@bukwok]

@@thebaldshredder one of coolest guitar i ever seem to me, aliexpress guitar builder not make lot of flying v i think, what do you think, is very high chance mess up that kind of weird custom build? bolt on rather than set neck for less chance mess up, becasue you are number one guy for aliexpress custom guitar , not your cup of tea, then i might try one. a david gilmour black strat ,but in fly v body ,bolt on neck and HSS configuration, dont make too complicated just for safe i guess.

[@thebaldshredder]

Give it a try!

[@bcltdinc.8919]

Great Jam as always Richard .. Regarding the bridge , it is pretty odd to place the post tilted forward , but as long as they 're mounted solidly in and not loose , I 'd suggest you leave it as is and not fill and re-drill the holes . Almost 99% of floating bridge with no locking nuts will go off tune with whammy use , it is a common issue ... you could either completely get rid of whammy , or place a locking nut which then require a bridge with fine tuners , or replace the tuners with good quality locking tuners . Put the 3rd tension spring back on and, adjust the bridge tension accordingly so it sits flush and straight on the body in standard tuning , then it is just a matter of playing for a while for the strings to stretch and settle down Great looking guitar though

[@thebaldshredder]

Thanks!

[@booitsnick]

I’d just block it off and never buy a guitar from AliExpress

[@thebaldshredder]

I thought about blocking it, but I'd really like the trem to work. This might be my last guitar from Aliexpress.

[@CharliesMaidenCovers]

3 pickups, 3 positions.... dude, how the f you thought it will be wired

[@whaguitars]

Tung oil is good but imo TruOIl is the best. EVH swore but it. But what does he know. He's dead.

[@thebaldshredder]

I did TruOil on one neck and found that I like tung oil better.

[@whaguitars]

@@thebaldshredder Several coats of Truoil+ 000 steel wool. Will make it slicker than a cats rear end.

[@Vayth]

Hey Richard, before you fill in the holes and drill new ones, try adding another spring, maybe it doesn't have enough tension to go back, but without having the guitar in my hands, I can only guess. I recommend checking out this video ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ3Yhq2dedyqmdU and follow every step as he explains it, that's the way I learned to set up this kind of trem a couple of years ago, always works for me.

[@thebaldshredder]

Awesome! Thanks so much.

[@Vayth]

@@thebaldshredder You're welcome

[@james4084]

Pop the tiny balloon that the Chinese put under the bridge. ;-)

[@thebaldshredder]

But it's just a weather balloon!

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

They forgot to put in fret markers.

[@joseforestier246]

Los tornillos del puente son una mierda tienes que cambiarlos y ponle un Floyd Rose y ya 👍

[@leegollin4417]

It's the nut.