Change string gauge and setup your Floyd Rose like a pro - Full tutorial

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Ever wanted to change the string gauge on your Floyd Rose equipped guitar but thought it was too hard to do it yourself? Stop waiting!
In this video I'll show you how to do it in an easy and comprehensive way.
I'ts certaily more involved than doing it in a hard tail guitar like a Les Paul but, with a little patience and following all the steps I show you here, you'll discover that it isn't that hard and you'll get really satisfied with the results.
*Disclaimer: All the actions shown in this video are 100% safe for you and your guitar and are supported by years of experience doing this kind of works. Having said that, if you aren't familiarized with the use of basic hand tools like screwdrivers and pliers or don't feel comfortable messing around with your instruments, take your guitar to a reputable and trusty luthier to do it for you. Be safe!
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[@InspiringTracks]

Please take note that some adjustments (mainly neck relief and intonation) are more accurate if performed with the guitar in playing position rather than laying on a bench due to some potential neck bending produced by gravity. In practice this is infinitesimal and I've seen countless reputable luthiers setting up guitars on a bench with perfect results but, if you want the maximum precision possible, thats the way to go.

[@johnvalderrama9339]

yup look at tuner in playing position and then in a flat position....it goes sharp when laying flat

[@eamonahern7495]

I'm going to save this to my 'need to know' playlist for future reference. My jackson JS32 Randy Rhoads doesn't have a retainer bar on the headstock though, so I'll have to skip that part.

[@buckycore]

Yeah, but Divebombs and ultra crazy vibrato techniques no fingers can do on their own

[@rawrealityproductions1706]

Ya unless your bridge pops out of place

[@rawrealityproductions1706]

Unless your bridge pops out of place

[@ErinBarrera-jh3ji]

Dude. thank you. You probably wont notice this comment. But you literally changed my life with this video. I no longer have to pester my brother to do it for me. Also he never did it this thoroughly. It makes me so proud that I can do this myself now. It took me a good while to find that fine sweet spot and get it perfect but my float is perfect and my guitar is a fine piece of work now. Blessings to you brother for this upload. I liked and now subscribed. You are my first subscription ever on you tube. Word. Keep it metal.

[@InspiringTracks]

Wow thanks! That was one of the nicest comments I've ever received! Glad you found this video helpful. At the end of the day that's the ultimate goal of this little channel. Enjoy your guitar!

[@ErinBarrera-jh3ji]

I'm living the van life. I rocked my Ibanez out and it sounded better than it has ever sounded. Thank you again brother. God Bless You.

[@ErinBarrera-jh3ji]

Edit. My wife noticed it also. How it sounded different, more soulful. And my 2 year old passed out to the melodic metal. Thanks again man.

[@Jay_kun777]

Definitely needed this. I have an Ibanez RG series Floyd rose bridge guitar and honestly I have not restringed the poor thing in 3 years due to the fact I’ve been avoiding learning to do it and not wanting to just pay to get it restrung and adjusted. Finally have the guts to give it a shot now thanks to this video! Bought new strings and they are a new gauges. Perfect video

[@InspiringTracks]

Awesome to hear that your axe gonna get some love! Kudos for the decision to do it and good luck with that! It's easier than it looks. Cheers!!

[@sapphireeyes69420]

its been 2 years now did u learn yet?

[@MrHumpah12]

And remember.....There's no shame if you need to call in to work to stay home and restring your Floyd Rose

[@joesatchton212]

I have been a Floyd user for 25+ years and have seen a lot of Floyd setup vids - without question this is one of the "best", most complete ones out there. A few things and comments: - THANK YOU for reminding me about properly adjusting the retainer bar....honestly, this is one thing that I have often been omitting when setting up my own Floyds. Indeed, properly setting up the break angle on Floyd's with locking nuts can be crucial to consistently staying in tune. I also will run a pencil along the grooves of the locking nut itself - likely not needed as the locking nut is the whole point, but still it's something I do anyway; :) - I am one of the "ball end on the tuner" Floyd guy's....I always have been and have never ever encountered any issues with damaging the tuning peg or other string issues. For me, on the rare occasions I break a string, like most Floyd's it will happen at the bridge/saddles. So I make sure I do have extra length on the bridge string end - I run them to the end of the fine tuner mechanism and then another inch or so. But since going to NYXLs [10s or 9.5] I have yet to break any strings though I am not a severe whammy abuser like Vai - just a touch of Satch/Lifeson style whammy :) - Excellent tip about oiling the pivot points - I use WD40 and a toothpick as well; I would also suggest people to do the same lubrication on the fine tuning screws. Add a tiny bit on each fine tuner and just work it back and forth; - Really useful stuff on intonation and truss rod adjustment! Well-done! Maybe stress that people need NOT OVERTIGHTEN the locking nuts! Just tighten until they are secure and a hair more only. - I think you only forgot a couple small things - to properly stretch out the new strings at some point before clamping everything down for good and also to set the fine tuner adjustments to about halfway on each string to allow for maximum range of fine tuning when needed. Neck's will and always move, at least slightly. And doing the intonation while in a playing position. - Your use of a towel and a wooden block to support the Floyd bridge is great....try to google a product called TremoLok. It's crazy to me that that appears to not be made anymore. I still have mine from 25 years ago and it is a godsend to support Floyd bridges during string changes. Just a simple piece of strong "L" shaped hard plastic with dense soft foam underneath to protect the guitar finish. Honestly, IMO a brilliant invention that needs to come back on the market! - Great original music! But maybe upload a version with voiceover? Terrific work again! Cheers and SUBBED! Stay safe! TREMOLOK images and link on gearpage: www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/to-the-floyd-rose-folks-here-are-a-couple-old-gadgets-i-managed-to-track-down.1351452/ Looks like someone has resurrected the idea of the original Tremolok! www.shredneck.com/shredneck-tremblock/ www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/All_Hardware_and_Parts_by_Instrument/Electric_Guitar_Parts/Electric_Guitar_Bridges_and_Tailpieces/Electric_Guitar_Tremolo_Parts/ShredNeck_TremBlock.html

[@InspiringTracks]

Wow, thaks for your message! I'm really glad you liked the video and that has been helpful! The retainer bar must be the most ovelooked and most helpfull adjustment on a FR equipped guitar, thanks for noticing it. Your tip of leaving some string in the tuner in case it brakes at the bridge is awesome, luckily I havent had problems breaking strings (I think 3 o 4 strings broken in 20 years wich I think is pretty good) but this advise is awesome, thanks!! Im glad you liked the music! sadly I know that voiceover videos could potentially appeal to more people but I'm not a native english speaker and my accent is absolutely terrible so is something that isn't going to happen any time soon haha. Thanks A LOT for subscribing and all your support, I really apreciate it and it means a lot to me! Cheers!!!

[@markglenn24]

@@InspiringTracks Wonder why my 2017 Ibanez RG652AHM RG don't come with a string bar ?

[@InspiringTracks]

Dont worry, several have commented the same, if it didn't came with the bar from the factory probably it's designed to not need one. If you are in doubt just check that the strings rest over all the nut like shown in the video

[@markglenn24]

@@InspiringTracks Yeah guess it's re-designed for it coz the strings rest perfectly over the nut

[@joesatchton212]

@RocketJuan Why not? You need to explain your reasoning if you expect anyone to take you seriously at all. I have been using tiny amounts of WD40 in key areas on all my guitars for decades with zero negative effects. If your experience has shown otherwise, explain yourself and perhaps your advice might be considered. I'm the first guy to admit when he's proven to be wrong or shown better ways to do things.

[@ninevoltromeo]

That backing track is very reminiscent of Bad Horsie! Great video, btw!

[@whatisgoingon9660]

Life saver. I took all my strings off to clean the fretboard and i fucct it up. The new strings basically pulled the floyd rose all the way out. I got confused and have been searching thru hours of videos trying to find a tutorial on how to fully string the guitar from scratch instead of one at a time. You are a legend, and have a spot on my donations list whenever i become a billionaire 🤙

[@everythingist314]

I messed up the.... everything... on my Schecter with a Floyd Rose when I changed the string gauge. This video was a huge help in getting it back into top shape and sounding great. Best guide I found by far. Thanks for sharing it!

[@frisoco9825]

Best FLoyd Rose setup video i have ever watched. Excellent work!

[@InspiringTracks]

Wow thanks!!!!

[@user-kf7kg3lf9w]

It's not the right way. You should be doing 1 string at a time. That's pretty basic too

[@darianoechslermgp]

Indeed. Just got my first Floyd Rose Guitar and was scared of the setup. But thanks to you

[@nomaddawhat7643]

@@user-kf7kg3lf9w Not if you want to clean the fretboard and body. He did a full cleaning and setup. If it's just strings, then yes, one at a time is probably best, and if you are changing string gauges, then blocking the tremolo will probably help. Also, some people suggest tuning it in playing position, while others just do it flat on the workbench.

[@davenew4832]

I always check my final intonation with the guitar hanging from the strap in playing position, not laying on a table. Do the table first, then dial it in hanging off the strap. And if you're doing a lefty guitar, check it as a lefty would play it. Doing it hanging for righty will actually be different!!!! Most techs don't know that!

[@InspiringTracks]

Yeah, for maximum precision that's the way to go

[@abd_cheese7353]

I was going from stock strings to 10s, but with the earnie ball skinny top heavy bottom, so the low e is 52. I was tuning and retuning and readjusting the springs for 2 hours before my new high e snapped so here i am crying myself to sleep. Thanks for the tutorial btw its pretty easy to follow

[@Ugandan_key]

Lmao same, my new high e has snapped 2 times already 😢 don't know what I'm doing bad

[@w1b2p3]

I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I always been a Les Paul guy and switch to a 7 string Schecter with a Floyd Rose. I decided to change the strings and do some conditioning maintenance only to discover that they sent it to me with the strangest string gauge combination. I was going to have to buy individual stings in order to match. I should have learned this long time ago, but some of us avoid the technical stuff. Shame on me. Kind of like learning to change a tire. You rock and save the day! Regardless of your other content I am you #1 fan and subscriber! LOL Cheers!

[@InspiringTracks]

It's really awesome to hear that. I'm glad to help and hope you enjoy your new guitar! It's great to be able to mantain and even improve your own instruments and I'm glad I can help to acomplish that. Thanks A LOT for your support!! Cheers!

[@edgyswordsmanmanga4051]

Speaking of custom string gauges, if you need some, check out stringjoy.com. Their email customer support will build a set according to your needs, or help you pick a non-custom set. Theyve got acoustic, bass, and electric sets for 6-9-strings. Id also recommend their string conditioner, it’s a natural anti-rust agent, cleaner and lubricant all in one. It keeps the gunk off the strings for way longer, so it means I can put off buying new strings for a while.

[@Fragments_Ov_Shattered_Malice_]

I would to everything except adjusting the truss rod, no way am I going to mess with that

[@InspiringTracks]

Certaily is the most intimidating thing at first but if you are careful there's almost zero chance of breaking something. Having said that if you don't feel comfortable is a wise choice to let a qualified guitar tech/luthier to do it for you. Cheers!

[@ramadomosi2389]

@@InspiringTrackshey I noticed you said relieve neck tension before adjusting - just clarifying you mean defining the strings before adjusting? Sorry if that’s a dumb question I just wasn’t sure

[@TheGuitarmaster1990]

Finally, can't thank you enough bro. This video was PERFECT, absolute best setup video, all the other vids I've seen make it so complicated and over explain everything. Nice, simple, straight to the point. 👌

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!!

[@xuhan9976]

Looking at this, I'm glad I bought a fixed bridge electric guitar, and changing all the strings is much easier. But this is an excellent tutorial in case I need it in the future.

[@graffitibob]

indeed. floyd rose is a pain +10000. NOT WORTH IT. getting a normal bridge and a whammy pedal…

[@chadduck4179]

@@graffitibob Tuning stability of flyod rose are better

[@SurviveTheDay]

@@graffitibobFloyd Rose or an Ibanez floating bridge is so worth it if you’re playing 80s hard metal. And for those signature sounds and tone, you need heaps of patience and loads of time.

[@shannonnicollechannel5884]

I've only owned one fixed bridge in my entire life. Floyd Rose does come with a bit of a learning curve as far as setting it up. But, once you get it, you are golden!!! There are so many things you can do with a Floyd Rose that you otherwise wouldn't be able to do! And tuning stability? Rock solid.

[@tomminkler7640]

I agree this is way too much trouble, and I find I really don't need the whammy. BUT a couple of sweet guitars I bought have the Floyds and it is good to have the functionality so I'm going to learn it for when I need it, and otherwise stick to fixed bridges.

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

I do mine similar but kinda different. I start my blocking the trem in the proper angle and tighten the claw a tad to ensue no matter what gauge im changing to, the trem won't move. I keep the trem blocked at the proper angle for the entire setup and when I'm done I'll back it off until the blocker easily slips out. Trem at perfect angle and tuning is perfect at well. This saves time with that tune-detune stuff I'll use a special trem bar clamp I designed for saddle adjustment.

[@TheGiraf2]

Thank you for this video! I changed from 10's to 9's on my Ibanez JEM555-BK and I've always had trouble adjusting things with the Floyd Rose. This video made it so much easier!

[@InspiringTracks]

Awesome to hear that, I'm glad to help!!!

[@Hodji91]

Finally get it!! You re the best man! perfect video with awesome backtrack for this work . Thank you . take care bro ;)

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks a lot!!

[@TheDarkmore]

HUGE UP for the string bar adjustment so many forget how important that is!

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks! It makes your life waaay easier

[@mostresticator5]

never noticed the hugegap on my washburn, the strings dont even look like they touch the bottom of the trough of the nut.....it doesnt have the bar to press down tho :( does it really make a huge difference if the strings are locked down in front of it?

[@dalbyonemanband]

Mine dont have one. Just bought bran new.

[@muratdemircioglu3150]

This is the only video taught me how to tune floyd rose setup, all other ones are just stuff everyone knows.. thumbs up

[@InspiringTracks]

Wow thanks!! I'm really glad to help!

[@remoman]

Someones been listening to Bad Horsie.

[@InspiringTracks]

Lol, it's a backing track so other players can play the lead line, solos or riffs over it. It's available as a standalone video with chords on screen, the link is in the description. Cheers!

[@jhso1108]

This video belongs in the guitar KZbin hall of fame. Thanks so much man.

[@InspiringTracks]

Lol thanks!!! Glad you liked it!!!

[@utenguitar]

I've seen many many of videos of topic like this, this is so far the one I was finally not getting lost while watching! lol. Great video and million thanks!

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@Zilushy]

2:09 you witty little cheeky bugger

[@InspiringTracks]

Haha just some (not so) subconscious messages

[@michaelmattson3515]

Thanks I’ll check my string tree. That explains why I have to fine tune after locking the strings.

[@ASQUITHZ9]

Can you check that advise about the truss rod ? clockwise means tension on the fret board meaning it's going to bow up and anticlockwise it will go the other way or am I getting confused?

[@InspiringTracks]

You are right!

[@randymccoy2527]

Excellent tracks here to jam with while I intonated my Jackson. Just set up and love the jam in your videos. Keep it up my friend. Love it!

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks, glad you liked the video and the tracks!!

[@claudevieaul1465]

It's not thát complicated as some will have you believe. Floyd Rose trems are a bit more involved if you're changing tunings and string gauges often, but *any* guitar needs adjustment when you do that. And when it's set up properly, I've found that a Floyd will stay in tune a lot better than most others including hardtails.

[@TheArthurfonzarelli]

I bought a guitar with a Floyd Rose a few years ago. Your video helped me dial it in perfectly. It sat neglected for the last year and the damn thing was still in tune when I finally started playing it again last week. Cleaning it up and putting new strings on and found your video again. A million thank you's from me!

[@jeffwagner2707]

Why can't we put the ball ends at the top by the machine heads if you break a string just undwind pull slack out tighten back it what Edward Vanhalen2 did

[@InspiringTracks]

Nobody said that you can't. I just don't like the look of the ball ends on the tuners

[@soundscapes4619]

I messed up my new guitar. This video helped me fix it. Thanks for posting!

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad to help!!!

[@stefanfilipov7254]

I made my guitar tuning kind of the same way, but after the 12th fret the tuning is shit. It sound perfect G major on the 3th one and sound terrible on the 13th. That drives me nuts...

[@InspiringTracks]

Sounds like an intonation problem. Check that the notes on the open string and at the 12th fret are both perfectly in tune using a high quality tuner. If dont ajust it by moving the saddles as shown in the video. Hope that helps!

[@jackblack2321]

After watching this i will cancel my wolfgang special ordered at sweetwater, this is too much messing around for me..thanks great video

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad you liked the video but don't feel discouraged by it! This setup is something you need to rarely do, it's easier than it looks, and once you have your strings tuned the FR system is totally awesome! This guitar is far from expensive and stays in tune literally for weeks even with heavy trem use, seems like some king of witchery if you came from a Gibson that needs to be tuned every few songs lol

[@jimmckelvey459]

I have a question. You mention the need to adjust the string retainer bar. I would think that if you were going to a heavier gauge, the lower strings are noticeably thicker which would push them down tighter to the nut. In your video, you tighten it down quite a bit which suggests that it wasn't adjusted properly for the previous gauge. Did you raise it artificially high to illustrate the point? Also, great backing tracks and production. Thanks for sharing!

[@erikshen1107]

Ever hear of a STRINGWINDER??? Most helpful. Great video though

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks!!!!

[@christianlloyd3998]

Thank you so much i really need this, getting tomorrow my first Edge Bridge Ibanez

[@HavocMusic1759]

I have a guitar but not a Floyd Rose, and probably will never have enough money to buy another guitar, so I have no reason to be here, but I will be here.

[@InspiringTracks]

Lol glad you are here even if you don't need to. Hope you get the money to buy all the guitars you want! Cheers!

[@chandannarzary9973]

Hello sir I ve got a problem with my ibanez guitar regarding tunings if I depress my whammy bar and realse it comes back to tune but if i repull or reverse it goes out of tune in a sharp# could you please help me out or give some suggestion where it could be wrong? Thank you 🙏🙏

[@Grinix0]

fml i just want new strings FUUCK im going to take it to a shop i dont have time for this BS

[@InspiringTracks]

Haha it certainly takes some time but is a useful skill if you plan to take your gitar to some gigs. A broken string in a Floyd can be the end of the show if you don´t know how to replace it. Cheers

[@humanbeing2420]

I just went from 10s to 9.5s on my Floyd Rose-equipped guitar and now it sounds and plays like garbage. I raised the bridge height to get the action back up, but it's still like a completely different guitar now. I avoided making any truss rod adjustments because I've never done that before - maybe that's the problem? I figured that as long as raising the bridge gets me where I want to be action-wise, no need to touch the truss rod, but maybe not? I dunno - Ive never liked light strings anyway, but I started having hand issues and thought less strain on my fretting hand would help....

[@InspiringTracks]

When changing string gauge the main adjustment is on the bridge springs, take your time to adjust them right until your bridge is parallel with the body. 10 to 9.5 is a small change, maybe you dont need to adjust the truss rod but it depends on your guitar. Also keep in mind that the first times it will feel weird, no matter how good the setup. FR tremolo is a high precision system where any variable interact with each other and string gauge is a major factor in that. This guitar felt like fitted with barbed wire the first time I played with 10s lol, bends where a lot harder and the tremolo was super stiff compared to 9s but in no time I've got accustomed and now feel super natural. Hope that helps!

[@humanbeing2420]

@@InspiringTracks That is very helpful - thank you for the reply. The springs needed a bit of adjustment, and after doing that I raised the action a bit and gave it a few days, but I never got used to it, so I put the 10s back on, and I am glad I did as the guitar is back to normal again. I don't think the lighter gauge helped my hand problem at all anyway. My only other electric is an EVH Wolfgang Standard I bought a few months ago, and that came with 9s - I played it for a week but never liked the lighter strings so I put on 10s. That time I had no problem - I tightened the springs in back and I think I had to lower the bridge a tad, and that was it. That guitar plays nicely. I was surprised and frustrated that I had problems with my other one, hence my comment. Thanks again for the response. And thanks for the backing tracks - They're great.

[@donniejimes4383]

Great video except you don't have to cut the balls off of the strings

[@InspiringTracks]

Just personal preference.

[@asdaw-ox6nv]

Best floyd setup video ive seen on youtube thanks man helped alot.

[@InspiringTracks]

I'm glad you found it useful!! Cheers!!

[@roneystapes]

I'm getting nervous, getting my Jackson soon and having nightmares about being out of tune, what if the action is too low and there's buzzing, how on earth will i fix things instead of makin them worse...

[@InspiringTracks]

Lol it isn't as hard as it looks! If you don't have experience with FR you can take it to a tech to do the bulk of the setup and with time learn to do it yourself

[@roneystapes]

@@InspiringTracks Yeah ur right, checking for luthiers online right now, guess it's the safest way to start 😂

[@rockngpa5094]

I use a small stack of quarters ( equals height of leveled bridge ) under bridge so your set screws isn’t resting on that piece of wood. You just showed how to do a $75 tune up ... thanks 🙏!!! Another thing .... I bought a Schecter C6 Damien FR , flat black as well and after 3yrs of ownership the place I bought guitar from was selling me .010-.046 strings , I happened to find details info on my Schecter and I have to use .09-.042 strings so I bought them or my factory warranty will get voided :( So always do your research before you by your exotic guitars and if I break many .09-.042 strings then I’ll sell my C6 Damien then because I don’t play dainty guitars....I will keep you posted.

[@blaiddfumbler]

thanks man, my string broke and I was stressing out about it

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@civilmetimbers5636]

Good lord Im just gonna take mine to a tech. Lol. He detuned like 6 times or something. All that from going to 10's from 9's. Fuck hell

[@InspiringTracks]

Lol it isn't as hard as it looks. Just a free afternoon and a couple beers later and you get a great playing guitar and the satisfaction of doing it yourself, all that for free. What else can you ask?

[@civilmetimbers5636]

@@InspiringTracks I was thinking on sending it to you.lol

[@LimeBall]

On the point. You made understand why I need to do this and that. I’ll now do something radical. Change from 10 to 8 gauge on my Jem. Wish me luck. I’ll need it...

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks!! Never tried 8s on any guitar, maybe you'll need to use only two springs. Good luck and let me know how they work!

[@felipus]

Nice. Thanks! One backing track reminded me of overkill.

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad you liked it!

[@mircearusu3788]

What if I dont have a retainer on my headstock? (I got a Jackson JS32 King V w/ Floyd Rose)

[@InspiringTracks]

Some people have commented the same. I think some models are designed to not need one. Check if the strings rests without any gaps over the nut and you'll be fine

[@mircearusu3788]

@@InspiringTracks oh, I'll check that next time. Ty bruh

[@dominiquez5643]

Thank you soooo much! Master class! A true expert don't have to cloak knowledge in obscure arcane cryptic "BS"....amazing video! You changed my Floyd Rose nightmare into a fun change of strings!!

[@Luiz-di7yf]

Congratulations! Thank you very much for the video! I have a 1987 Ibanez RG 550 with Floyd Rose. I used all the instructions in the video and the guitar is fantastic! Now I will make the adjustments myself when necessary! Again Thank you very much!

[@InspiringTracks]

Really great to know that. I'm glad to help! Cheers!!

[@shponjoel]

Well, I failed at this lol time to take this to a reputable luthier.

[@InspiringTracks]

It's easier than it looks but if you don't feel comfortable taking it to the luthier is the wiser choice

[@cogitoergocogito5032]

what exactly do you mean with "always remove string tension before adjusting truss rod" ? detune it again after all the tuning you did before? what other tension is there practically? The bridge tension? This was unclear to me

[@robertgwatkin]

You have saved me!! Was getting in a right state after stripping, cleaning and restringing my RG. Would not tune properly and I was losing the plot with it. Thanks a bunch :-)

[@InspiringTracks]

Great to hear that. Glad you found it useful!

[@TheDistortionPrinciple]

Not sure why you let the bridge sink like that after taking strings off

[@911saltlife]

Best non verbal set up I've seen so far.. Thanks!!!! Lot of useful, easy to understand information.

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks, glad you liked it!!

[@crazyboyant79]

How about a video that demonstrates changing from say 9s or 10s on a Floyd to heavier strings 11s or 12s to say C standard tuning ? Would be really useful.....can't find much on KZbin for that

[@InspiringTracks]

I'm not so much into low tunings. Occassionally I down tune a hard tail guitar like my SG for a specific track and then go back to standard. That's not a practical thing to do with a FR wich requires a full setup. Having said that putting heavier strings and tuning to C, B or even A should be pretty straightforward and not different from what is shown in this video. There's plenty of room in the nut and the bridge for the thicker strings and balancing the spring tension also should be the same. Maybe you'll need to put more springs or heavier ones to keep the bridge parallel to the body and that's it

[@b.b.9216]

Hey man nice video, i have a question when i try to turn the claws that holds the springs in both ways, bridge base stay in the same spot, dont go up or down, i dont know how. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[@InspiringTracks]

That's strange. Be sure that the bridge can move freely in both directions and if you have an edge zero bridge you may need to adjust its zero point. I'm not much familiar with that system but I know there's a way to adjust the range where the bridge doesn't move. Hope that helpes

[@b.b.9216]

@@InspiringTracks No i dont have a edge zero bridge.. bridge can move when i tuning with the tuning keys.. but when i am in tune bridge is too high.. i change the gauge strings from 9-42 to 10-46.. anyway thanks for help.

[@InspiringTracks]

Sounds like your springs aren't strong enough. You can try putting the 2 external ones forming a V shape to increase tension and if it doesn't work you'll need to add more springs or put stronger ones

[@tommydurgin7065]

Great video!!! You gave the balls to finally attack my Beautiful Ibanez!! It took a while to balance the strings an springs! One Q ..It came with 4 springs I'm using 3??Is that ok?? 🤔 TY Tommy oops hit return twice FUK!

[@IJustWannaSleep1]

I just got my Floyd set up for drop d and had issues with it staying in tune and not being fully floating, and this is my first Floyd, and the guy working on it is great but he did forget to do the bar on the headstock so I’m gonna take it back and see what difference it makes, thank you

[@Bleachdemon88]

Just bought my first Jackson USA, I have not gone for FR guitars because it was intimidating but it this video was so thorough. Thank you for this

[@shawnok1]

Excellent video! All the others I’ve found on here have way too much talking

[@musicbynaush]

Really well made vdo. U don't break strings?

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks! I have that guitar for 5 years and haven´t break any string yet, I think I'm lucky haha

[@cagatayerem5775]

Okay guys, I got a follow up question, I have successfully did everything done here, But my A string is way lower than the others and its not playable. I did exactly the same, and the setup is the same now. I don't know where to check it for a specific string imbalance.

[@jariperkele6471]

This is a very cool tutorial and it really hits my taste! If you want to be a real friendly guy to your knife edges, you would remove the string tension by taking each time the tremolo springs off before adjusting the posts. As shown you do this after you adjusted the strings - springs balance and the neck adjustment.

[@davidletterboyz]

Does the retainer bar make the string tension higher?

[@InspiringTracks]

No, once you clamp your strings it doen't affect the strings at all

[@trevorwesterdahl6245]

Best way to fix Floyd Rose is use it like EVH... setup for dive-only. Really don't like a floating Floyd at all. I can see having one guitar with a floating Floyd... if you are the type to use flutters, etc. Mine sat there. Put a block in that Charvel to make it dive-only, and it was back in the hands again. Importantly, you don't need to know any tricks to change string gauge or replace strings. Can break a string and still play. Double stops, etc.... sound beautiful. Holds its tune like no other guitar. Seriously, don't like floating Floyds. I do like the FRX though. Different animal.

[@jinxie1080]

I've been considering buying a guitar that has a floyd rose (and have kinda been discouraged as well upon seeing all the work that would be needed to change string gauge and tuning) and ended up on this video while looking for a tutorial on adjusting string gauge. I have to say it is a superbly made piece of content and covered just about ANY question I would ever need while being succinct and showing every step of the way. Truly an amazing video, a big thank you for sharing your knowledge with us :D

[@InspiringTracks]

Wow thanks! Glad you liked the video and good luck with your new FR guitar! The take a little bit more work but are a lot of fun!

[@manfp7248]

Great Video ! I'm new to this setup and I found most of the questions I had in mind. Many thanks for sharing. RnR

[@thetruewoodstylesage6049]

so i just got my first jackson guitar on a trade never had a floyd rose guitar ever i have already broken a few strings just trying to get the floyd rose adjusted but i cant figure out why my tremelo in the back is sunk way into the router hole i cant get it to come up im so confused ive even adjusted the screws in the back its pissing me off

[@jakeeheredia]

I wish I would've watched this video instead of the one I chose yesterday.. My bridge is all messed up right now and now I gotta redo the mf all over again. Going to follow this vid

[@THUNDERMETALERO]

Afyer the set uo the saddle was nit parallel. How to get it parallel. Do you start with rhe springs on the back tighten and then lossing them ?

[@Slears]

I normaly lock the brigde (at the angle I want) with a spoon, then I tighten the springs quite a bit..now I have a fixed bridge, and can to what I want. If the guitar is set up and in tune, I just loosen the springs (Git in playing position) until the spoon falls out...done

[@mixeandoconcarls5445]

Im having trouble with my edge zero ii. Saddle blocks don't grab the string correctly and when i'm about to hit the right open note when tuning it just snaps out of the saddle. Any tips??

[@leononwork]

Hi there. your tutorial saved my Ibanez JS100 which has a really tricky double locking trem system. Thanks very much for sharing such great knowledge. Subscribed! !

[@InspiringTracks]

That's great! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@davidemmons899]

I’m pretty intimidated about changing the strings on the Floyd rose I have and this video made it look even harder than I thought it would be. Fuck.

[@kakarot666.]

My bridge angle didn't change when I restring .. why. . ? It's parallel just like new . It's only a month old .

[@babyj4571]

I have a synyster gates custom s schecter with a Floyd rose 1500 and one of my strings just snapped so I gotta figure out how to change the strings real quick😅

[@johnnyo0507]

Great tutorial and I learned a lot but one thing I would like to mention. Since new strings tend to go flat after changing them, I like to bring all of the fine tuners right back to the top. This avoids the hassle of loosening the locks at nut to make the adjustments. Anyways, I appreciate the video. Thanks.

[@InspiringTracks]

I haven't experienced this with Floyd equipped guitars, yes with hardtails/non locking systems. Anyway is a good tip! Thanks!!

[@aeromancerclash8615]

Just gotta stretch them out as you tune them, tune it, pull on it, repeat until pulling on the string no longer makes it go flat, then move on to the next string.

[@Mrumff]

@@aeromancerclash8615 One of the best things I found is to rigorously work the string back and forth all the way down the neck, from the body to the nut (try not to cut yourself). We do this for two reasons, 1. To take up the slack in the winding's of the wound strings 2. To also take up the slack from the post winding's at the post. Also check the flat side of old clamps on the nut, sometimes they flip around where the grooves from wear and tear, settle on the wrong string and create tuning issues.

[@sweet65mustang]

So I didn't really learn anything new. This still takes forever. Shit, it could take hours just to set the intonation having to loosen and tighten the string with each adjustment. And if I'm going to be turning the knobs that much, it's a good thing I have an extra set of strings.

[@jessehutchings]

Is it possible for one of the two action posts on the FR system to physical bend upwards or backwards under sudden uneven pressure if the strings were cut off all at once? I took my guitar to a young tech and he didn't seem familiar w the FR system and now my FR is broken but he said it was already broken like it came from Sweetwater broken even though it played and tuned and looked normal to me until he worked on it ..

[@renthebat]

thankyou your video is older than the music nomad tutorial video for FR, but that string retainer thing is an addition to my knowledge, cheers..

[@GuitarGangsta]

Excellent vid and tunes ! can this be done with .011-.50 ? Im finally wanting to move to locking trem - appears to be a Floyd rose licensed trem on the ESP LTD MH203QM

[@austinfailz]

Will be using the toothpick trick to put chapstick in the pivot point between the knife edge and the "cone" of the bridge post. Great idea.

[@INonStopWin]

Hi, thanks for the vid it helped a lot, just wanted to ask probably a noob question, but what if i dont have the truss rod? My guitar doesn't have one should i just skip that step? Not sure if it matters

[@dogdaysunrise1970]

Does anybody else just cut the ball off? I had issues with the thinner strings slipping out and ever since I just cut right by the ball end, no futher.

[@youdeserveabundance254]

As I was examining how to restring my first Floyd Rose guitar, this video was most helpful. Mine didn't come with a tremolo and while that seems obvious, yes it was my problem, so I couldn't get the bridge lifted properly. With that indentation designed into the guitar, it's critical to be able to do that. Ran to Guitar Center, they had none in stock, but lent me one. So great! Thank you!

[@InspiringTracks]

Awesome, I'm glad to help!!! And also great for the Guitar Center employees, cool guys!

[@Makinwaives]

Thank you. Nicely done. I watched someone adjust the bridge at a shop once and they placed a block in the back that kept the bridge parellel to the body. Then they tuned the guitar and tightened the springs slowly and evenly. When the block fell out the bridge was set. A minor tuning and all was good. Seems a lot less tedious than going back and forth tuning and adjusting. I don't know if they sell the blocks or it has to be made. Much faster your way if you don't have one. Thanks again. I enjoyed your video. Now I need to learn how to file a fret without over doing it. I'm not looking forward to that on my guitar that needs it.

[@quicksesh]

this is the reason why I ended up buying a standard strat .. I love my Ibanez RG but it just got soooo faffy to adjust and restring.

[@soulsreunion9723]

Best explanation ever seen. Thanks

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad you found it useful!

[@balancereplays7722]

What does remove string tension means? Truss rod adjustment? Every step you make you detune and tune again how is that not changing the position of the floyd rose And how did the strings remain in tune while you tune them I tune low e and high e goes out of tune when i tune high e the low e goes bad again....how do you make em stya in tune

[@eamonahern7495]

Just spent alot of today setting up my Jackson with the help of this. Only thing I didn't have to adjust was the intonation, which was perfect since I got it last year. It was worth saving this video in my 'need to know' playlist.

[@TheRacingTurtle]

What oil did you use for the bridge lubrication,and what oils are the best for use?Nice video though and good tutorial :))

[@TKillin]

Just got one this month Pain in my ass. The guitar was this hardest I ever set up Watch several of these, no I’m getting my system down .... 12 hours later I decided to put an extra spring in, now I’m cooking with gas. All my others seem like toys now. Even my hello kitty guitar

[@ianbarbus9676]

Almost there but my action is getting too high How do I untangle the saddles from the tuning pegs??!!

[@DeadShred9]

I went from 10's that came on my new Schecter to 9's which is my preferred Gauge and after changing all of them all I had to do was screw the Trem claw in a few times and re-tune . Once I found the sweet spot the intonation and neck relief were spot on ? This was thorough but it not this complicated for every Guitar with a Floyd ...

[@InspiringTracks]

Is great to hear that you dont need more adjustments. Not always is needed a full setup but is a good practice to check everything just in case. 9's require less tension so some guitars may need to loosen the truss rod to compensate, also the intonation is likely to require some minor adjustment after changing string gauge.

[@danielcrane3353]

Most helpful video I’ve ever seen

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad you think so!

[@cooltheengines]

Great, great video!! I just bought a new Charvel with a Floyd Rose that came with .009’s and I wanted to put .010’s on it. I wouldn’t have known how to do it, but This video guided me through the process really well!!! THANK YOU!! BTW, your original background music was fantastic!!👍

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks!! Glad the video was helpful and that you also liked the music!

[@samuelpena454]

I just got thicker strings to be able to drop C but they’re so loose that so can’t even standard tune them because they’re so loose, is it because of the strings in the bridge?

[@MichaelEMJAYARE]

I go back to this every time I forget/feel like Im not gonna be able to do this perfectly. Great tutorial!

[@InspiringTracks]

That's awesome, glad you found the video useful!