The spring under the A string saddle serves as a ground connection. Without that, the guitar would be noisey. Been there, missed that, learned the hard way😂
Oh Mathew If this was just two months ago it would have been perfect timing. That’s when I decided to change string gauge, set it up to my exact preference and in the process tear my Boden Prog NX6 down to learn the ins and outs of it. There’s definitely a different learning curve from a Floyd, etc.. Seriously though, thank you for doing this because there’s some things here that have been insightful for me, plus I didn’t video it and I’m sure I’ll forget things if or when I do it again. You’re the best!!👍
Thanks! Definitely different from a traditional guitar but after going through the process, my fusion is playing incredibly well. Made a few extra tweaks off camera to suit my playing better and it's perfectly dialed in!
Yay!!! Thank you so much dale! I got a history with headless guitars, I got a vos custom headless, it got a t4m tremolo that is a pain to set up but is stable AF
Great video. Few things that could be done better tho. Should always measure the relief in the playing position and definitely off of any neck rests which flex the neck and skew your measurements. You’re also better off using under-string radius gauges because they ensure consistent playability for each string. Over-string gauges are lazy IMO and the diameters of the strings skew your radius considerably. They should especially not be used for any instruments with larger gauge. Really no need to capo the first fret for action either, just file the slot heights after setting your preferred 12th fret action. Then re-check both. Music Nomad sells great tools however their setup process is waaaaay too beginner-ified and the measurements are way too careful especially with relief.
Thank you for this video; it was very helpful!!! I liked the brass block better, as well. I was considering 24K gold plating both blocks & the springs so it looked more color-coordinated w/ my Trans Red Burst - Strandberg Boden Fusion NX Alex Machacek Signature Edition Electric Guitar. I really love the sound & ergonomics of this instrument as well as its high quality craftsmanship. FREE
@@mathew_dale Have you considered a Tremmory? No intent in the middle, yet stable enough that things stay in tune during double stop bends and the guitar stays in tune much better in general, do drop D without retuning, etc. Their only issue is they can 'clunk' against the bridge block when coming back from a deep dive, but that can be mostly remedied with a piece of felt.
The spring under the A string saddle serves as a ground connection. Without that, the guitar would be noisey. Been there, missed that, learned the hard way😂
Thank you!! Putting it back in! LOL
Oh Mathew If this was just two months ago it would have been perfect timing. That’s when I decided to change string gauge, set it up to my exact preference and in the process tear my Boden Prog NX6 down to learn the ins and outs of it. There’s definitely a different learning curve from a Floyd, etc..
Seriously though, thank you for doing this because there’s some things here that have been insightful for me, plus I didn’t video it and I’m sure I’ll forget things if or when I do it again. You’re the best!!👍
Thanks! Definitely different from a traditional guitar but after going through the process, my fusion is playing incredibly well. Made a few extra tweaks off camera to suit my playing better and it's perfectly dialed in!
Thank you for this video Mathew, I am also thinking of replacing the original block with a brass block
Yay!!! Thank you so much dale! I got a history with headless guitars, I got a vos custom headless, it got a t4m tremolo that is a pain to set up but is stable AF
Great video. Few things that could be done better tho. Should always measure the relief in the playing position and definitely off of any neck rests which flex the neck and skew your measurements. You’re also better off using under-string radius gauges because they ensure consistent playability for each string. Over-string gauges are lazy IMO and the diameters of the strings skew your radius considerably. They should especially not be used for any instruments with larger gauge. Really no need to capo the first fret for action either, just file the slot heights after setting your preferred 12th fret action. Then re-check both. Music Nomad sells great tools however their setup process is waaaaay too beginner-ified and the measurements are way too careful especially with relief.
Thanks for the video
Thank You for this video
Thank you for this video; it was very helpful!!! I liked the brass block better, as well. I was considering 24K gold plating both blocks & the springs so it looked more color-coordinated w/ my Trans Red Burst - Strandberg Boden Fusion NX Alex Machacek Signature Edition Electric Guitar. I really love the sound & ergonomics of this instrument as well as its high quality craftsmanship. FREE
Could i ask why the removal of the tremol-no?
I just wasn't using it as much as I expected. They can be a bit noisy at lower volumes, but I don't think that would translate through an amp.
@@mathew_dale Have you considered a Tremmory? No intent in the middle, yet stable enough that things stay in tune during double stop bends and the guitar stays in tune much better in general, do drop D without retuning, etc. Their only issue is they can 'clunk' against the bridge block when coming back from a deep dive, but that can be mostly remedied with a piece of felt.