texasVkid88 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Just bought a Custom Shop Historic Flying V with a Maestro tailpiece. Any advice for storage in its case? Anytime I close the case it puts pressure on the vibrato bar. I have tried to remove the bar but was told it was not supposed to be removed. Is it alright for some pressure to be on the bar? Anytime I close the case while a note is ringing it goes flat. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zike Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I have a Fender Stratocaster with Floyd Rose, and I always remove the vibrato bar when I put it to case. So I suggest you to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 On my Explorer with the Maestro, I just point the arm down towards the bottom of the guitar (opposite the direction of the neck). Which model V is that? I'm a sucker for any guitar with a Maestro/Bigsby. How about a photo? BTW, a Maestro and a Floyd Rose are about as similar as, ohhh, i don't know... a Les Paul and a Strat!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasVkid88 Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 sunburst v Here is what I have. When I point it down it just makes the string tension tighter. Does this happen on your Explorer as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Beautiful guitar. I've always wanted a V with a Maestro. There are a few guitars on that site that I'll be looking into further. Here's my Explorer with the bar up and down. In the second photo, you can see where the bar has made a dent in the lid of the case. I have the bar positioned over the tone knob so it can only be pressed down so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidekick Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Just bought a Custom Shop Historic Flying V with a Maestro tailpiece. Any advice for storage in its case? Anytime I close the case it puts pressure on the vibrato bar. I have tried to remove the bar but was told it was not supposed to be removed. Is it alright for some pressure to be on the bar? Anytime I close the case while a note is ringing it goes flat. Thanks. Some guys have had similar problems with the angle of the factory supplied arm on their SG's.... Apparently, Allparts sells a reto-fit arm that 'sits' lower, (so that when in the closed case) less pressure is on it. You could look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossington88 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 On my SG I just bent the bar in a vice. I know that's almost sac-religous to some, but it looks stock, fuctions and most importantly, I can still use it. (FYI The case closes no prob too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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