housing and lock block) and tighten until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Adjust ne tuning
knobs to middle position. Stretch strings and tune to pitch. Tighten locking topnut, stretch
string once more and ne tune to pitch.
Tremolo Bridge Height
Bridge height may be adjusted by means of the bridge pivot bolts. Turn the pivot bolts
clockwise to reduce bridge height. Turn the pivot bolts counterclockwise to increase
bridge height.
Tremolo Bridge Tension
The tension of the tremolo bridge is set by adjusting
the spring tension screws that hold the spring claw
in place. To gain access to the spring tension screws
and spring claw, remove the spring cover on the
back of the guitar.
The tremolo system is adjusted to rest on the body
surface for maximum sustain and tonality. This will
only allow the strings to be dropped below pitch.
The instrument is equipped with two springs, which allow proper tension for the string
gauge supplied with the guitar. The extra spring is enclosed should you prefer to use a
heavier string gauge.
Proper tremolo tension is achieved when the bottom of the tremolo bridge plate rests
on the top surface of the guitar body without requiring excessive force to depress the
tremolo arm.
The tremolo can be adjusted to operate as a oating style tremolo by loosening the spring
tension. Turn the spring tension screws clockwise to increase the spring tension, and
counterclockwise to decrease the spring tension.
This instrument should be tuned to proper pitch (A-440) before and after making
adjustments.
CAUTION: Loosen all string tension before installing or removing tension springs. Tremolo
springs are designed for high tension. Extreme care should be taken when installing and
removing these springs.
Tremolo Arm
The tremolo arm is inserted and screwed into the tremolo arm socket on the bridge plate.
This assembly can be adjusted to control the amount of torque required to rotate the
tremolo arm. Some players prefer the tremolo arm to stay in place when used. This can
be accomplished by using the supplied wrench to hold the top of the tremolo arm socket
while screwing the tremolo arm rmly into place.
If you prefer to have the tremolo arm swing freely, loosen the nut on the bottom of the
tremolo arm socket. This is accessible through the tremolo spring pocket.
Fixed-Bridge Assembly
The xed-bridge assembly on the HP2 guitar features a recessed, low prole design. This
allows string height from the body to be consistent with the tremolo bridge version of the
guitar. The height of the classic tune-o-matic style bridge may be adjusted by using the
supplied wrench.
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