Turning down the plate screws to increase bearing

[Ron Nossaman]

>I've got a S&S B that I believe may be suffering from insufficient bearing 
>in the capo section.  How far can I safely turn down the plates bell bolt 
>and plate screw in order to flex the plate downward in that area.
>
>
>David Love


How far? Just short of breaking. I wouldn't want to find out by experience. 
You're in the heart of killer octave country there. How's the soundboard 
crown there?

Ron N