floyd rose guitar out of tune after divebombs and pull-ups

[smash]

help me pls, my 7-string guitar always go out of tune after some divebombs and pull-ups, even a minor dive will make it out of tuning...i lockthe nuts tight, still the same thing...could anyone tell me wats is the prob??btw, the guitar i using is washburn wg587...i did strecth my strings too...i have a licence fld rose....help me guys!!

 

[naviros]

Check your springs...? A good setup might be in order...

 

[smash]

which spring?

Check your springs...? A good setup might be in order...

wat springs??where?

 

[naviros]

Your tremolo springs, might be old and loose already... Since you mentioned that the locking nut is tightened, thats my only other conclusion.

Other than that, if its been a while since you've set it up, I think a set up is in order. Can sort out other issues with playability that you might be having too...

 

[fndjufri]

Or you could try checking the trem posts for any play.
Take out the tremolo and check if you can move the posts back and forth.
If they are not tight, take them out, wrap a couple of turns of teflon tape on the threads and screw them back into their anchors.
I had the same problem and that was what I did to my tremolo to keep it in tune after dives and pull-ups.
I don't know if it will work for yours but it's worth giving it a try.
Good luck.

 

[relinquish69]

the trem angle must be set right. If that is being settled take out your trem and check the trem's knife edges to see if it needs replacing or filing down. Also like the others say, check the trem post and look for wear and tear.

last but not least, a licensed floyd rose doesn't necessarily mean it's going to be stable.

 

[MilkTea]

Bring it to beez for a set up! I was in the same situation as you last week. After the setup, my tuning is much more stable.