HTS Floating Trem Setup 3

Fit the final 3 strings as per above process.

6 Ball ends trimmed off.

Tune all strings to pitch.

Fitting an allen key to the truss rod.

We adjust until we have 4 thou clearance between a steel bar and the 7th fret.

Currently the trem sits too high.

Using a screwdriver we tighten the Spring plate, so it sits closer to the body.

Retune

Apply another two strings with the same process.

With three strings connected, we can attach another spring to the back of the trem.

Now all 6 strings are connected, we can fit the 3rd spring at the back.

We repeat this process back and forth until the guitar is in tune on all strings, the Trem body is now parallel with the Guitar body as shown in the photo.

The string tension pulls the Trem up and flat with the body, once its relatively flat, stop winding.

Using a string gauge we check the height of Base E string at the 12th fret.

Also Treble E