Bigsby spring adjustment help

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Steve Benford
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Bigsby spring adjustment help

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Im finishing up a build that is using a Bigsby style trem from Guitar Fetish. The spring is to tall for my needs. Is there a optimal way to lower the height of the spring? Can it just be cut? Can I try and compress is in a vise? Any other ideas welcome.

Thanks!

STEVE

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Steve Benford
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Re: Bigsby spring adjustment help

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The spring ended up being 1-1/8" tall. I cut 1/4" out making it 7/8" and its perfect.

Problem solved!

STEVE
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Bob Francis
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Re: Bigsby spring adjustment help

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That color is really nice. Any more pics?
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Steve Benford
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Re: Bigsby spring adjustment help

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Bob Francis wrote:That color is really nice. Any more pics?
Thanks Bob. There are pics and specs in the Solid Body guitar section. Steve Benfords Surfmaster.

STEVE
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