Now remove the spacer block by depressing the tremolo arm. When stringing the guitar, loosen the nut lock assembly by turning the hex screws counterclockwise with the wrench provided; thread the strings through the nut lock, making sure each string is on the correct side of the locking screw and install them on the tuning machines. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 6th string and the top of the 8th fret. Fender System 3 Neck with Lever String Lock sold only no body.. The System I bridge has no individual string height saddle adjustments but can be adjusted for intonation. The thin plate prevents that from happening... Each Set is One Thin Plate, One large Plate, and one hex screw that holds them together. The string lock assembly 26 is a clamp which is engaged after the strings have been tuned by means of the tuning knobs 24. The procedure for doing this is as follows: Loosen the Allen-head cap screw that locks the bridge saddle in place. Adjust the Phillips head screw at the end of the bridge clockwise to lengthen the string and counterclockwise to shorten, depending on whether the string is sharp or flat in relation to the 12th fret harmonic. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO ADJUST MINE SINCE 1986. $65.00 You get one large plate, for the bottom one thin plate for the top and one hex screw to hold them together. Comes with all seen. To make these adjustments, you will need the following: 1 -    2.5mm Allen Wrench1 -    1/8" Allen Wrench 1 -    1/5mm Allen Wrench 1 -    Capo1 -    Feeler Gauge1 -    a 6" inch mechanics ruler with 1/64" increments. The tension on the rod is adjustable so the correct curvature can be achieved by regulating the neck's resistance to string tension.To check the truss rod setting, tune the guitar to playing pitch. Our distribution facilities will continue to stay open in full compliance with government guidelines as well as additional precautionary steps encouraging best practices for social distancing, safety and cleaning steps to help protect and support our staff. 27-5800: 2 humbucker pickups, 3 position selector switch, coil splitter, 1 volume 1 tbx, system III tremolo, rosewood fingerboard, 25.5" scale length, side mounted output jack. But Fender kept using the System 1's string lock even after they changed to the Kahler tremolo. Pull each string into its own roller slot and into the locking nut as described below. Individual string height is not offered on the System I; however, the pivot post adjustment is more than sufficient due to the radiused bridge plate which matches the curvature of the fretboard. The ones with black trem arms where a little later in the 1980s - when Fender replaced the System 1 tremolo with the Kahler 2520 (or maybe it was the 2550) unit. FORTUNATELY, STRATCONNECTION MADE A WAY TO RESTORE AND BRING BACK TO LIFE AN ERA THAT MADE THE FENDER STRATOCASTER THE BEST. Unlock the nut lock, tune and repeat the string stretching exercise outlined earlier. FENDER SYSTEM ONE LOCKING NUT LOCK DOWN PLATES. After the cap screw is locked, tighten the intonation adjusting screw to assure it doesn't become loose and rattle. And more!. Adjust Neck Curvature (Truss Rod)Each Fender guitar is carefully adjusted at the factory. In the 1980's at least three different tremolo units appeared on  MIJ Contemporary Stratocasters. This ensures a minimal change in tuning when locked. After each adjustment, retune and repeat this test until both notes produce the same pitch. The tremolo arm should be depressed so as to raise the back of the bridge, place the 5/32" (4mm) spacer block between the bridge and the body. Also have the neck on eBay. Re-lock the nut lock and test again. During the 1980's, Fender made many super high quality Strats, Squiers and Teles in Japan. It's complicated, ungainly, has a thin little block - needs to go. No need to wind your strings around the peg! Check the intonation of each string with an electronic tuner by playing the open string harmonic at the 12th fret and comparing this note with the note produced by fretting the string at the 12th fret. The E series, according to All Fender gurus and experts, are the best of the best MIJ production. This should raise your bridge and return the bridge to the proper balance point. So the heavy torque of your strings forcing up into the top of your locking nut housing wouldn't ware through. Rare and last one left. Please email me when order is made. First, remove the six screws that hold the back tremolo plate in position and remove the plate. Fender had 7 specific guitar models that had the system 1 tremolos installed on them. 99 Since 1946, Fender's iconic Stratocasters, Telecasters and Precision & Jazz bass guitars have transformed nearly every music genre. Learn more about Fender electric basses. Periodically re-check tuning for standard pitch.CAUTION:  If extreme resistance is felt while adjusting in either direction, or if the neck has a convex bow that remains when the truss rod nut is loosened (Note:  the nut should not be left loose, but should have at least a quarter turn. ALL CHROME WITH 6 STRING ROLLERS SO THE STRINGS ROLL AS YOU PIVOT THE BRIDGE FOR TREMOLO. Install a capo at the first fret, depress the 6th string at the fret where the neck joins the body. Musiclily 42mm Metal Guitar String Locking Nut for Floyd Rose Style Electric Guitar Tremolo Bridge Lock System, Black. It also come supplied with a three section screw actuated locking nut. Prior to stringing your guitar, set the fine tuners on the bridge to the mid-way point. Fits perfectly since it was made for only this guitar. Adjusting Spring Tension (Bridge/String Balance)The System I tremolo utilizes a block in the setup. The only instructions I have for this unit are included in full Contemporary Model manual which can be downloaded. Parts by Type Category Parts by Type System IQuote from the manual for the System I: " The System I features a fine tuning floating bridge with two knife edge pivots, height adjustable pivot posts, roller saddles, and a snap-in torque adjustable arm. The truss rod and string height are set for optimum action and playability with regular gauge strings.Under normal tension, the neck should have a slightly concave curvature. Also for: 27-5700, 27-5800, 27-4100, 27-4200, 27-5400, 25-4302, 27-4400, 27-5000, 27-5500. On a System I, the overall height of the bridge is set by adjusting the two pivot posts, one on each side of the bridge. 27-5000: 2 humbucker pickups, 3 position selector switch, coil splitter, 1 volume 1 tbx, system I tremolo, rosewood fingerboard, 25.5" scale length, side mounted output jack. So the heavy torque of your strings forcing up into the top of your locking nut housing wouldn't ware through. Learn more about Fender electric basses. My  understanding was that they were produced for Fender by the Kahler company BUT I've recently told by the GM of Kahler International that they were, in fact, produced by Schaller.