Originally Posted by: BrokenJera if your bridge is floating you might need to adjust the term springs under the back plate, the tension in your strings and the springs in the back need to be in equal balance otherwise the frets rattle everywhere.[/quote]
Good point! A trem was not mentioned, but if you have one that's not flush to the body, you can see for yourself adjusting the claw or adding/removing a spring has a profound effect on your bridge height!
[QUOTE=BrokenJera]guitar player repair guide by dan erlewine is a great book to get.
It's one of my bibles. I think every guitar player should own this book! (And no, I get no royalties for promoting it :) )
...so ever since then, I always hang on to the buckle.