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I had an OFR on an import Cali. I removed the OFR (and nut) & replaced with a FR Special (the Special is supposed to be identical in size). I didn't find this with the lock-nut & have had to shim it. My action is low & the bridge on the SDpwecial is set the same as the OFR was. I never expected the nut to be smaller tbh - but it is...
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I can help you out on shims. I just bought some of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Locking-Nut-Shim-Set-for-Floyd-Rose-Locking-Nut-/350534259533?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item519d78534d Priceless!
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Hamerhead's bobo rocket ride build out pictorial....
Victor (Fret Friend) replied to murkat's question in Ask the HFC Experts
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three years absences.
Victor (Fret Friend) replied to martin-uk's topic in Hamer Fan Club Messageboard
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How To Block a Floyd Rose . . .
Victor (Fret Friend) replied to savethematches's question in Ask the HFC Experts
So! Did you block it and how? -
How To Block a Floyd Rose . . .
Victor (Fret Friend) replied to savethematches's question in Ask the HFC Experts
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How To Block a Floyd Rose . . .
Victor (Fret Friend) replied to savethematches's question in Ask the HFC Experts
Have you tried it out yet, Vic? I had a WD Tremolo Stabilizer installed in my Jackson, and it improved tuning stability a little, but not completely. The one you're suggesting looks good, but I don't want to drop any more coin on something unless I'm sure it works. No, I've never installed it but it WILL do what you want. It will disable the capability of pulling back on the trem. Once it's blocked, you over-tighten the springs that are attched to the claw. Your trem will be in 'divebomb' mode only & will always return to pitch due to the extra tension on the springs beneath the body. It is a foolproof/failsafe method... -
How To Block a Floyd Rose . . .
Victor (Fret Friend) replied to savethematches's question in Ask the HFC Experts
I bought one of these - it'll do the job well http://www.floydupgrades.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=191&zenid=refge17lu8ein7rlaube7jthf2 -
Shipping a guitar from USA to UK
Victor (Fret Friend) replied to bisonkills's topic in Hamer Fan Club Messageboard
Hi... Try this LINK -
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More Hamers, part deux
Victor (Fret Friend) replied to HamStd's topic in For Sale - Wanted to Buy - PIF - eBay & Other PSAs
Aww man, that white Cali