Quote Originally Posted by FrankenWashie View Post
Stan I can't recall any similar trem set up I've ever seen with them parallel, isn't that weird? Probably one of those things that people do because they saw someone else do it, but no one knows why its done!
Yes, some people do stuff without knowing why...

You are right Dikky, it gives uneven tension, since the outside springs are now over a longer distance than the centre one, and with some enthusiastic trem use the middle spring can drop out - that's why you dont do it.

If you are using 2 springs then angled is correct. Outside lugs on the block and either side of centre at the claw.