Schaller Floyd issue..

[Metalguy]

I've got a guitar with a Schaller Floyd, great and stable bridge, but the trem arm, regardless of how tightly it's screwed on, wobbles in the threaded socket. It drives me nuts, as I can't park the arm or do flutter type stuff.

I have no way to verify if it's the stock arm setup, but I need to
sort it out. Any help? Ideas?

 

[groverj3]

I've got a guitar with a Schaller Floyd, great and stable bridge, but the trem arm, regardless of how tightly it's screwed on, wobbles in the threaded socket. It drives me nuts, as I can't park the arm or do flutter type stuff.

I have no way to verify if it's the stock arm setup, but I need to
sort it out. Any help? Ideas?

Well, that Schaller Floyd and OFR have the same arm assembly, but they can get worn out over time.

You have a couple of options. Replace the arm assembly with a new one, or I've heard of people wrapping the end of the bar in some form of tape to make it a tighter fit in the socket.

 

[georg_f]

you can also paint one layer of clear nail polish on the part of the arms that goes into the socket

 

[yellowv]

Teflon tape will tighten it up but it has to be redone every time you remove the bar. It's easier to just buy the whole assembly. They only run about $15. Just make sure it's German made.

 

[Metalguy]

Thanks for the input. I'd definitely rather get a new assembly.

 

[groverj3]

Thanks for the input. I'd definitely rather get a new assembly.

I've definitely noticed new arms not fitting as snugly as older ones (pre 2006ish). Stew Mac and tons of other places sell the arm assembly though. Might as well give it a shot!

 

[yellowv]

I put a new Schaller assembly on my ltd alexi's Korean Floyd not too long ago and it's snug.

 

[charlessalvacion]

yup definitely change the arm assembly. I might do that on my Schaller Floyd.

 

[Metalguy]

Well I did some research, and based on pics it appears that my arm is missing the entire insert sleeve. Anyone know if I can just get that part?