R-Trem Setup Instructions

R-Trem Setup Instructions

The Steinberger R-Trem offers the best of both worlds for guitar players. In the locked position, the R-Trem acts as a fixed bridge and in the un-locked position, the R-Trem is a fully floating tremolo. To use as a fixed bridge, the Locking Lever should be in the locked position as shown below.

Tuning

To set up your R-Trem equipped guitar, first restring normally. Then, place the bridge into the “locked position”:

 

Tune the guitar to the tuning of your choice, then flip the locking lever down so that the R-Trem is in the “unlocked” or “floating” position.

 

Then, adjust the Master Tune Knob so tremolo stays in tune when unlocked.

 

Your R-Trem should now be in tune when locked or floating. Using the tremolo arm, test that the bridge can move freely through its range of motion and that the bridge returns to its original tuning, or “zero” position.

 

Intonation

Adjusting the intonation of your guitar works the same way as with any other guitar.

1. First, lock the trem using the locking lever.
2. Then, pluck the string you wish to adjust and make sure it’s in tune.
3. Next, pluck the same string while fretting the 12th fret.
   1. If the fretted note is sharp, move the saddle away from the neck of the guitar.
   2. If the fretted note is flat, move the saddle towards the neck of the guitar.
4. Repeat these steps on each string until the guitar is intonated