My tremolo doesn't hold tuning, what can I do?

Your .strandberg* EGS tremolo is a precise and delicate piece of hardware designed for excellent tuning stability. The current tremolo type, introduced in 2016/17, features knife-edge posts that pivot on notched inserts in the tremolo base plate.

The tremolo is primarily engineered for stable tuning under normal playing conditions. While it can handle moderate pitch changes, it is not designed for the more extreme “dive bomb” techniques, so performance may vary under such use.

Note on floating tremolos and pitch:

By design, floating tremolos in general do not always return perfectly to pitch. Experienced players often use a controlled technique, gently moving the tremolo slightly past its neutral position and then back, to help it settle accurately in tune. However, there are a few things to look for when troubleshooting issues with pitch stability:

1. Check Centering:

   Look at the guitar from above. The tremolo should sit centered in its recessed cavity. The notched tremolo posts aid centering, but if the tremolo has been removed (e.g., during a string change), it may be off-center. You can carefully push it back into place by hand.

2. Front Edge Clearance:

   Ensure the front edge of the tremolo does not touch the front of the cavity. If it does, the tremolo posts may need replacement. Document the issue and contact us with your serial number.

3. Spring Cavity Inspection:

   Look at the rear spring cavity. Check for any obstruction touching the springs or spring block that could prevent smooth movement.