Greasing the Trem

General Discussion about Everything Else

Moderators: gatorjj, JouniL, scott, bluesydude, mickeymix, Wedgebill

Postby atalwar » Mon May 11, 2009 12:56 am

I am servicing my guitar today so was wondering if it is a good idea to also put grease/ machine oil at the trem movable parts (the bearings etc) or just thorough cleaning should be sufficient.

it's Floating ibanez ZR trem.
I Am A Man of Few Words Ironically Understandable by the Select Few, hence more often than not I have to Come out of my Manhood to do the obvious. Now Ain't it a cruel world?
atalwar
Member
 
Posts: 651
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:56 pm
Location: New Delhi, India

Postby strat » Mon May 11, 2009 1:10 am

I have several Ibanez trems[edge pro/edge low pro] and have had several zr and zr2 trems[a very good unit]..i do just that,a fine lube. at all moving parts..thumb wheel too..
Born to play..Forced to work
strat
Member
 
Posts: 389
Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:51 pm
Location: EARTH

Postby atalwar » Mon May 11, 2009 1:17 am

Thanks Strat!
I Am A Man of Few Words Ironically Understandable by the Select Few, hence more often than not I have to Come out of my Manhood to do the obvious. Now Ain't it a cruel world?
atalwar
Member
 
Posts: 651
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:56 pm
Location: New Delhi, India

Postby Sandman » Mon May 11, 2009 2:59 am

mix cigarette ash and beer. Just like Danny Gatton!
Sandman
Member
 
Posts: 263
Joined: Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:42 am
Location: San Diego, CA

Postby atalwar » Mon May 11, 2009 3:10 am

lol! - Trust Me, Cigs and Beer are the very reason for the cleanup!
I Am A Man of Few Words Ironically Understandable by the Select Few, hence more often than not I have to Come out of my Manhood to do the obvious. Now Ain't it a cruel world?
atalwar
Member
 
Posts: 651
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:56 pm
Location: New Delhi, India

Postby dennisandcheryl » Mon May 11, 2009 11:40 pm

i have never tried this myself but i heard use chapstick on the trempost where the knife edges sit is sussposed to work
dennisandcheryl
Member
 
Posts: 76
Joined: Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:54 pm


Return to The Green Room

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

cron