Merch Shop. Members Current visitors. Log in Register. Search only containers. Search titles only. Search Advanced search…. New posts. Search forums. Log in. Change style. Contact us. Close Menu. Click Here. Home Forums Instruments Guitars in General. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Are Floyd rose bridges really worth the hassle? Thread starter skunizzi Start date Oct 30, Messages 1, So I have two guitars in my current line up of guitars that have Floyd rose bridges in them.
I've had numerous others in the past but they are gone now. I've always had a love hate relationship with these type of locking bridge systems because they do help with tuning stability "kind of" and do allow you to dive-bomb and pull up on the strings for those cool VH style riffs.
On the other hand they are a real pain to setup when you do a string change. It seems to take forever to get it to the exact point where it is perfect. If you break a string during a set it's a real bitch to replace quickly. You almost need second guitar! The tuning is never dead on either. The tuning is always a little off so its not perfect. You can't really play any king of alternate tunings at all and you have to be careful of where you palm rests while picking or you risk going sharp!
So I'd like to know if you guys feel its worth the trouble or not? Maybe its just me Messages 2, If you didn't, well, then there's no real need for a floyd. Don't forget, you can always block a floyd too. I haven't tried Gotoh floyds so I can't comment on those. I also disagree with the statement that locking tuners and a lubed nut are superior. Sure, it may be quicker to set up and string, but no way in hell is it gonna hold tune like a floyd.
About the closest thing I can think of that comes close would be the bridge Petrucci has on his Ernie Ball guitars full floating bridge with locking tuners and a graphite nut. However, a good double locking trem is still superior. What's a low profile bridge? To a Floyd. I have my 1 guitar now that has a Schaller and I just purchased an old Kramer from a forumite that has a Floyd. Original Floyd Rose - Pain in the ass? Start new topic. Recommended Posts. Bradman Posted October 29, Posted October 29, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Replies 84 Created 16 yr Last Reply 16 yr.
DeadNight Warrior Posted October 29, Originally posted by ninja of love. Originally posted by tshapiro. Dave Owens Posted October 29, Originally posted by Dave Owens. Originally posted by DeadNight Warrior. Bob Savage Posted October 29, Originally posted by Bradman I hate the LO pro.. Author Members. I'd definatley use the trem but its not like I will be relying on it or anything.
Your advise has been very useful. Im still uncertain though. Originally posted by peehoo. Rose solved the problem by sandwiching the strings between two pieces of steel, tightened down by bolts. Instead of allowing the strings to move over the nut, this holds them in place.
The strength and quality of the clamping mechanism itself are important but just as important is the fact that this unit actually replaces the nut. Note the position of the Floyd Rose locking nut in the image on the left below. Now compare it to the locking mechanism on my Ibanez PR in the photo on the right.
Note that, in the image on the right, even though the strings are locked the nut is still a point of friction where the strings can potentially get hung up. Ibanez has since improved their designs tremendously, and even this one wasn't so bad. The design of the locking nut is a major reason the Floyd Rose Tremolo System is so effective. The second lock is at the bridge. The Floyd Rose Bridge functions in a similar way as other pivot tremolo bridges.
Two adjustable screws mounted on the body of the guitar create a fulcrum along with the plate of the bridge itself. Thus, pulling and pushing on the tremolo arm changes the tension on the strings, causing notes to go sharp or flat.
Traditionally, the bridge is another place where friction can cause a string to get hung up, and the guitar to go out of tune. Rose solved this to a great degree by locking the string in place via clamps and adjustable hex screws and softening the break where the string passes over the bridge. There is only one advantage to the Floyd Rose System: It works. It works really, really well.
Set up correctly, a guitar with a Floyd can take a huge amount of abuse without going out of tune. Pull notes sharp as far as you can, or mash the tremolo arm against the guitar body, and the strings will still come back to pitch. Of course, it has limits, and after a while, you will have to retune your guitar, but more than any other tremolo system the Floyd remains rock solid.
So what does this mean to you? It means if you are into styles of music that tend to incorporate a lot of guitar tricks and whammy bar work, this is your best bet. Shredders and metal guitarists especially will appreciate how this bridge stands up to the abuse they can dish out. Bottom line: If you intend to use the tremolo bridge a great deal in your style of play, you should seriously consider a guitar with a Floyd Rose.
As it turns out, there are some negatives here as well. Basically, because double-locking tremolos are more complex than other bridges they require a little more attention. You are going to need to learn to solve problems yourself. To figure out whether or not you need a guitar equipped with a Floyd Rose Tremolo System you need to decide whether the benefits outweigh the hassles.
Does the ability to perform massive dive bombs and wild guitar tricks, or does simply the peace of mind knowing your instrument will stay in tune, outweigh the time and patience required to keep the bridge in good working order?
For many players, the answer is a resounding Yes! In fact, for beginners, I usually recommend sticking with a hard-tail bridge. Ibanez, for example, has some excellent hardware on their guitars these days, made by them exclusively for their instruments. For people who want tot is quite possible to buy a great second hand guitar for a bargain, and to upgrade the parts, but this is probably not something to tackle on your very first instrument. Most people who are buying their first electric guitar do not have a lot of money to spend on it.
But even for those of you lucky enough to have a lot of money to spend on guitars, my general advice is to buy something inexpensive for your first one, and to save the rest of your money for later, when you have a better idea of exactly what you want from an electric guitar. The next reason I think you should avoid a Floyd Rose guitar for your very first electric guitar is because of the learning curve.
Once you are used to using a floyd, basic things like tuning up, changing strings and general maintenance are pretty easy. But when you are brand new to them, it can be a bit of a hassle at first. For someone who is still getting used to having a electric guitar, the extra learning curve involved with a Floyd Rose tremolo is probably best deferred until later.
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