Hi, was hoping someone could have a look at these pics and advise me on how to fix this bridge. It's coming up from the body and I have no clue how to get it back down (I just received this guitar from a friend). Thanks in advance!
Pictures: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code ... xYGSQUgtbV
Starcaster Strat pickup issue
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Barry Daniels
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Re: Starcaster Strat pickup issue
Tighten the screws on the spring claw. You will need to remove the plastic cover on the back of the guitar to access it.
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Peter Wilcox
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Re: Starcaster Strat pickup issue
It looks like your springs are tightened to the max - you need to add 2 more springs or get stronger springs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3NqsVRarFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3NqsVRarFw
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Devon Press
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Re: Starcaster Strat pickup issue
Perfect, thank you so much for the advice!
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Edgar Jessop
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Re: Starcaster Strat pickup issue
There are six screws located at the front of the bridge. They are NOT meant to be screwed down tight. Loosen each of them so the heads are about 4 to 16ths of an inch clear of the body. The bridge is meant to pivot on those screws when you depress the vibrato bar. Please see the video: https://youtu.be/hM9LsMFnXWc?t=81