D-Tuna and Eddie's Set up

[diablo175]

If there are any experts on D-Tunas and/or EVH's set up of it out there I could use some input on how to set mine up more like Eddie's. This assumes he had his signature V-shaped, 2 spring configuration and fairly easy play to the bridge's dive.

I've got my Charvel San Dimas set up with a D-Tuna, using a trem block like this: 

 

The problem I'm having is it makes a lot of noise when the Floyd is returned to pitch quickly. I need to have the spring tension be a bit heavy to keep the block from rattling against the stop (which is plastic). It also makes for slightly easier double stop bends etc. The bar then becomes a PITA to use because there's no room for finesse. No nuances or subtle techniques because I'm "muscling" the bar down. 

So, what's the answer to the conundrum of how to have the D-Tuna remain functional and still have adequate play to the bridge?

 

 

 

 

[ZR]

I will follow this. I bought a D-tuna for my Chap Custom years ago but never installed it as I've always used the Floyd in full floating mode. I sometimes add vibrato to chords even with my palm. 

I know I can install it and go back but just haven't done that yet. Wish I had another Floyd equipped guitar so I could have one in each way.

[diablo175]

46 minutes ago, ZR said:

 Wish I had another Floyd equipped guitar so I could have one in each way.

I highly recommend getting another Floyded ax.  If you do (and it's for a D-Tuna), make sure it's got a hard decked (flush mounted) Floyd. Save yourself the aggravation I'm encountering with a trem stop or having to add a shim block. 

I have played guitars w/ fully floating Floyds for almost 4 decades and it is very f-ing challenging to go to a dive-only set up. So, I have converted 2 of my numerous soopah Strats into drop D (or C# in my case) tunings. It saves from having to forgo all the techniques I use w/ a fully floating ax but the trade off is having to lug one more ax to a show and an ax change mid set in the event I do a Drop D tune. If time and efficiency are needed, I'd like to have my San Dimas be functional and with acceptable playability standards. 

 

[scottcald]

The photos I've ever seen of EVH's guitars that were at an angle enough to tell, it always seemed like his Floyd was slightly angled and resting on the top of the body.  Yes, it's not technically correct (not the correct angle to the posts) but how much did he do that was technically correct?