EVH D-Tuna Setup - FU-Tone (V2)

[@Scottocaster6668]

E to D = ED! Makes sense.

[@marleyroyce3684]

instablaster.

[@musicgearnetwork]

Just shared to EVH GEAR TV!

[@spybloodjr]

"e to d on the fly -- ez as pie," and the credits had me.

[@Satchafunkilus]

Thanks for the no nonsense way to tune the D tuna!

[@puterio034]

I just bought my EVH Bumblebee and didn't know why the guitar wouldn't stay in tune after using the D-Tuna, after dropping the low E string to D it wouldn't be in tune when i brought it back to E, but i learned what to do after watching your video thank you very much...

[@nothertreeinbox]

Just recently made the jump to Floyd rose. Can't believe all the tech that's involved with it. Really changes the guitar from just an instrument to an extension of myself

[@happypuertorican]

This is interesting could you elaborate please. I’m thinking of getting one and idk why. Lol

[@rockngpa5094]

It’s 3yrs later , do you still own and play your Floyd Rose guitar? I first purchased my 1st Floyd Rose system on my Schecter C6 Damien FR/Special Diamond Platinum w/bats on fret board 6yrs ago. It’s was a beautiful journey figuring out my Floyd Rose from adjustments to tearing it down then put it back together and keeping level to the guitar body was a headache to such great happiness, it’s easy to Intonate the guitar as well. And then I’ll put guitar away till next day for all the parts to settle down before I figure out what happened next day with the bridge diving into body cavity .. and then I’ll figure out and fix it is thee best guitarist satisfaction ever ... Of course KZbin was my friend on this journey as well for assistant.

[@patjeudy5250]

I was listening to the interview with you today on Trunk Nation. Still sad. And now I know I can purchase the unit. Thanks.

[@BlackWolfgang70]

I got on few guitars and its the best thing to get for the drop d tunes on a floyd

[@brivington2011]

Just installed mine. Works like a charm! Thanks Adam!

[@eddie811]

Really love to see you do a install of the black/back box. Have one installed and its definitely not 100% still, still needs a quick flick to return to perfect tuning after use of whammy.

[@vintagev8muscle721]

I thought you said “eat a D” near the end of the video! 🤘🏼😆🤟🏼 Nice install demo BTW.

[@larrygoldstein3481]

AHAHA EAT A D ON THE FLY LIKE AS IN THE ZIPPER OF SOMEONES JEANS >:D savage dude ain't he?!

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

would be cool to see a set up with the blackbox stabilizer.

[@FloydUpgrades]

I will do that one soon!

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

sick, saw another video of someone installing one but they failed......like drilled right through the top of the guitar......

[@kevinmitchell2423]

I have just installed the black box and d tuna to my charvel and it works a treat! I contacted fu tone for advice and they were spot on with the advice. Perfect!!!

[@jefferydavis3332]

Thanks for the note on the stabilizer because I really want to have the full ability with the tremolo

[@JohnnyBeane]

Right on Adam!! Love the D-Tuna!!!

[@fatherof3kidz]

I have the USA EVH Wolfgang Signature 2020 and it's not floating which I prefer Love the D-tuna and no issues using it at all.

[@2hi2dye]

Just had my guitar guy Eddie Carlino (Carlino Guitars) do a swap of EVH Floyd 1000 from a Special into my EVH Standard. He can not get it to push in and engage to drop it D, he said he tried everything. I was told this bridge is perfect working order by the seller, I know that doesn't mean a whole lot. But everyone I've spoken too said he needs to read the short manual for proper adjustments, but Eddie said no, it doesn't work. He also said to contact you Adam and you may have some input on this.....

[@middle_pickup]

Could you use two d tuners? One on each e string would let you reach down to double drop d. 😍

[@robertkidd6270]

Yes you could do all six but would you really want to...

[@brandonmcvey9511]

Mmm double D's 😋

[@innocentbystander2673]

@@brandonmcvey9511 LOL :)

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

@@brandonmcvey9511 But then the low E follows 😄

[@DanMorrell]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! Saved me hours!!!

[@fabs66]

Thanks Warren! I'm going to install D tuner and Blackbox stabilizer on my Hamer Diablo 2!

[@rmartin7558]

With the drop D tuning was I the only one expecting to hear him bust out some "Unchained"? I was kinda disappointed.

[@FloydUpgrades]

HA! Me too... I learned early on, even playing a copyright protected song will get the video flagged so it does not show up in searches. We can jam Unchained via FaceTime anytime!

[@mikeclemens795]

I like the little Ratt shout out. :)

[@whatarefriends4]

Now what happens when your E goes out of tune? Do you need the Allen wrench every time?

[@sonomandj]

I recently bought a Varibrant Deluxe 88 guitar, but I don't know how to lock the tremolo, because it doesn't have a body behind to hold a piece of wood or something and lock the bridge that you recommend doing to lock the Floyd on that specific guitar.

[@Phil_Trujeque]

_"Back in the day",_ when it was time for me to change strings/set up my Kramer, I used to shove a cassette between the body and the Floyd. Those trem stoppers weren't available back then (then again, they're available NOW, and I still don't use one)... When the gentleman says "the easiest way" to prevent your Floyd from rocking, is NOT by using that contraption... you have to be resourceful and figure out a way to shove something behind the guitar, between the trem block and guitar body, OR between the Floyd bridge plate and guitar body... If you go the "cassette" route, use something like a t-shirt, underwear or a Hav-A-Hank to place on the body to prevent you from screwing up the finish... Be resourceful...

[@jkane]

I have a 3 year old thing of chapstick that fits perfectly, still use it to this day :P

[@souperdave2009]

I use a 9-volt battery. Seems to add tone and sustain as well... RIP 🔨

[@sbrave]

I'm finding I have to turn the side fine tuner screw in so far when in the D tuna is pushed in to E tuning position, it makes it really hard to push and pull the D tuna in and out. No matter how I tune to drop D, when I push the D tuna in for E tuning, it's at least a 1/4 step down and then I have to adjust the side fine tuner quite a bit, which makes it hard to move the D tuna. Doesn't seem like there's anything else to adjust when you tune to drop D initially, as the instructions say. I've even tried to have the Floyd fine tuner pressing down on the screw just a little or not at all.

[@kobizm]

Hey Adam, thanks for another great video. I wanted to ask: is it possible to intonate the low-e string using "the key" while the d-tuna is installed ?

[@GtrMan863]

Will the EVH D-Tuna work on a Ibanez Edge Zero 3 ?

[@SlickD217]

Great video and beautiful guitar!!!

[@FloydUpgrades]

Thank You Don!

[@buska100]

Great Vid. Very helpful, informative and easy to follow, Thanks Heaps Mate.

[@jameshill2015]

Can you install on low E, high E and the B string to have an instant DADGAD tuning???? Please help.

[@rg2027x]

good info & well presented 👍🏻 thanks!

[@FloydUpgrades]

Thank You!

[@rockngpa5094]

That’s awesome and thank you for this video .. 👍

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Thank you for this video. Really big help.

[@davidtonnfishin]

Love your videos, Love my EVH gear!!!

[@albertarguelles3262]

Awesome Nice and Easy to understand Video! Thanks

[@nicolot4652]

I have a question: Do I have to keep my floyd rose permanently blocked or just when I have to tune and install the D-tuna, and then I can let it float again? I'm sorry for the question but I'm not a native english speaker.

[@kitoyobeni1]

If you don't use some sort of trem stop or stabilizer (or have the floyd decked against the body), using the D-Tuna will put your guitar out of tune.

[@squigsmusic]

You speak perfect English, sir.

[@larrygoldstein3481]

@@squigsmusic better than good portions of people who live in English speaking areas thats for sure!

[@thesouthsideshovlerleonard13]

Nice going to order one tommrow! Also what Blades amop are you using? Sounds great.

[@FloydUpgrades]

Firebolt 50 - Smokin!

[@thesouthsideshovlerleonard13]

FU - TONE thanks thats what I thought , just picked an evh 5150 iii lbx hd. But I ve always wanted a Firebolt manybe ill get the 20 watt version. Rock on. 🤘😎🤘

[@mpnickisher]

just fyi. I have a d-tuna on my Frankie (EVH striped series relic) & I float my bridge so that I get a step & 1/2 pull-up on the G string...d-tuna works just fine.

[@michaelrandolph2493]

Do you have a video with installing the D-Tuna so you can pull up on it with the trem?

[@TruBluGuitar]

You can still pull up, you only have to stabilize the trem during the install. Use a block of wood, or even a stack of coins to keep it from moving, then once you're set up, take them out.

[@awclewis]

great vid. thx!

[@whatarefriends4]

So am I correct to observe that I have to have the tiny Allen wrench every time I need to adjust me low E?

[@BenCoombs]

It's almost TO easy to install!!

[@fechart]

Hey Adam, I really don't get the maths behind this... If you set up the device to D, with the bridge against the guitar body, and then go E, the bridge will slightly lean towards the pickups and screw your tuning... Because E requieres more tension than D. It makes more sense to me setting it up while in E, and then go D, so in D (less tension), the bridge can't move back because it's against the body. This would be "safer" IMHO, even when the springs are tight enough to keep E against the body... Super interested on your opinion, cheers!

[@FloydUpgrades]

Thanks for the feedback Flavio. If the bridge is lifting up when moving to E, the springs are not tight enough. Increase spring tension and then repeat setup from D position. Setting the "thickness" of the D-Tuna when going up to E is the key.

[@fechart]

@@FloydUpgrades thanks!!

[@cristorres9547]

Can you pull the whammy bar up with the d tuna already installed?

[@taterlysaladman9377]

it won't move up unless you failed to set it up properly.

[@kaoe145]

Could you install the tremol no and black box together

[@mr.h.4501]

Ahh Warren.. great guitarist.

[@FloydUpgrades]

One of the best!

[@PopCulturzTV]

@@FloydUpgrades agreed ..he's right up there with VH, George Lynch etc as far as tone, originality and just all out fun to watch!

[@scottgrove3782]

Cool I am getting one.

[@sithlord337]

Does it work with a floyd and a non-locking nut?

[@FloydUpgrades]

Yes!

[@skummtoons6686]

Thanks for posting 👍 very helpful. What is the outtro song at the end of this video? I like it!

[@FloydUpgrades]

The ending music is from Liquid Charlie - You can find him here: facebook.com/liquidcharlie/

[@caseyharris4013]

Lighting is soooo much better!

[@priyonjoni]

I have a brand new EVH Wolfgang special. My D Tuna does this weird thing where D will be in tune but E will be slightly sharp. I troubleshooted and the fine tuner screw on the floyd is all the way up, and the fine tuning screw on the d tuna is so loose I’m scared it’ll fall out. I’m pretty certain I’m doing something wrong.

[@FloydUpgrades]

Email me directly and I will walk you through - [e-mail]

[@robertkidd6270]

Do you do a locking nut for Peavey Wolfgang ...it's a gotoh floyd as you'll know I guess ...I've stripped the thread on mine😢

[@phillippickett6540]

Great update video, Adam. I recently purchased a Wolfgang Special and installed the D-Tuna per your instructions. My problem is that I am unable to get the fine tune set screw to adjust appropriately. When I move from the drop D position to standard tuning, I find that standard is sharp. I have tried turning the fine tuner both ways and it doesn't adjust. It just gets tight so that the D Tuna becomes inoperable. I guess it's possible that the previous owner stripped the set screw. Any thoughts on how to fine tune both positions?

[@FloydUpgrades]

Maybe - I need a little more info. I will sort it out for you. Copy all and jump to email - [e-mail]

[@williammolina9792]

I wonder if it will work on a sterling by musicman ax4 sube.??

[@8-Bit_Nova]

I got mine to stay in tune, but is it ok for the plate underneath the Floyd to be sitting on the guitar body on the bass side but raised slightly on the treble side? I see it has left a lil scratch in the paint on the bass side where it rest on the body. I had it raised slightly on both sides off the body but it would not stay in tune that way. I appreciate any help you can give me

[@catotrincado9579]

Thank you very much.

[@Kreln1221]

I would also mention the first tremolo stabilizer on the market, the Hipshot Trem-Setter. In fairness, while it was the first, installation was a pain, with an invasive and difficult to drill hole between the two spring claw screw holes, but it did work well once properly installed. The newer models mentioned in the video are much easier and less invasive to install, and with comparable final performance. But still, for completeness' sake, I wanted to mention the Trem-Setter. Back in the day, when it was the only one available, I installed one on my 89' Charvel Model 6 and also on my 90' Ibanez Universe, and it worked great in both cases, going to Drop D on the Model 6, and going to Drop A on the Universe, pulling up or pushing down, and still keeping all the other strings in tune. One thing to consider when deciding to install any tremolo stabilizer is that you will lose the ability to do a trem "warble", where you point the bar at the neck or towards the back strap button, and you hit or flick the bar so that the notes flutter in pitch. With a trem stabilizer, the bridge won't free float, and will instead want to clunk back to a fixed spot halfway between pulling the bar up or pushing it down. Conversely though, as the trem is "stabilized", you can firmly rest your hand on the bridge for fixed bridge like tuning stability during palm muting, instead of drifting sharp[. Also..., with a trem stabilizer, you can do Nashville style double stop pedal steel licks, where you hold a note or chord steady in pitch while bending up and/or down one or two strings precisely from one specific note to another specific note, unlike a free floating bridge that if you bend one note up or down, all the other strings will bend in the opposite direction. Basically..., it makes a free floating bridge such as a Floyd, vintage Fender, etc..., act more like a fixed bridge hard tail, but still retaining the ability to pull the strings sharp with the bar, or push the bar down to go flat...

[@stanadams3481]

i see that you removed the tension plate from low e side. do you recommend that? If so how and were to remove? And does it make it easier to engage disengage?

[@FloydUpgrades]

Thanks Stan! I did not remover that on this guitar (factory). In my opinion, it does not matter either way. I have guitars that I remove the whole thing. You can go either way.

[@samueljorge3171]

Could you install one of these on all of the strings for instant d standard

[@FloydUpgrades]

Unfortunately not. The "travel" room of each string is not constant with each other.

[@nicolot4652]

it's something that should be invented

[@JonYadonJr]

Thanks man!!! Awesome video! :-)

[@williammolina9792]

Why does it come with 2 screws. I lost the small one, Can i use only the large one.??

[@FloydUpgrades]

No - The 2 screws are different so you can have the right size depending on where your E saddle is positioned. You need to be able to pull the DTuna all the way out - AND - push it into the E position without the entire head of the screw coming out of the back side of the unit.

[@fareastmanilavideoproducti4499]

does it only work on the E string? what if you put D tunas in all of the trem lock?

[@bandit7498]

I think it could possibly work on the A, but nothing higher. The distance the string travels when being tuned is what affected when it’s engaged. The smaller strings have to travel more to drop in tuning as much as the E string. I’ve never tried it mind you. But I’ve had a Wolfgang for 20 years, and what I know of how it works I don’t think it would. Not accurately anyway.

[@ericksousa911]

Maybe It Will be better buying a Digitech droptune in this case

[@johntrip07]

So I added a D tuna to my Floyd Rose Special and it will only tune from D to E flat (a little beyond it) but not to E. Followed all instructions and I use 10-46 strings. Anyone have any ideas as to why this might be and what to do about it?

[@eedwards9495]

So do the other strings not sharpen at all when you flick it to D?

[@wilburjeffries7815]

It's such a cool item..but I will never call it a "D-tuna."

[@bwgti]

Wha do you a call it then? No really.

[@larrygoldstein3481]

@@bwgti EAT A D'!

[@bwgti]

@@larrygoldstein3481 - I will consider my question answered. I may call it this from now on. In a conversation - "yeah that Wolfgang has one of those Eat A D" things. Drops the low E to D without screwing up the tuning"

[@leonskum.5682]

This may be an obvious question but can d-tunas be fitted to lefties?

[@FloydUpgrades]

Yes! You just need to make the fine tuner adjustments with the unit in the OUT position.

[@leonskum.5682]

FU - TONE thanks!!

[@pdk213]

Your D-tuna seems really smooth. Mine is kind of clunky and doesn't always pull out/in smoothly. Any advice, anyone? I will say for a while I was using the fine tuners before I realized you do not use them on (if that helps). But it looks fine and not bent or anything. Another thing since it's not smooth on occasion when I got to E or D it will go sharp and I have to jiggle it a bit. I don't mind replacing it if there is no easy fix for it. I've had this D-tuna as it came stock with my MIJ EVH WG Special that I bought new around 2010.

[@FloydUpgrades]

Hey PD K - I am happy to get on a video call with you and walk you through a setup and figure out why you are hanging up. Shoot me an email and I will schedule with you. [e-mail]

[@ivorharden]

When ever I tune at c# in the out position it goes up to E when the dtuna is pushed in. I need some help!

[@FloydUpgrades]

Email me direct and I will help you - [e-mail]

[@mattfathead8328]

i'm trying to fine tune the d-tuna piece but i've got the allen screw backed out so much it's about to fall out i think and I still need to tune down a little

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Great Vid!

[@FloydUpgrades]

Thank you!

[@cmcnsmify]

Will the d-tuna work for any Drop tuning or just E to D? I have a 7 string with an Edge pro tremolo tuned to drop F#.

[@JasonHaxton]

I just set mine up on a Peavey EVH to drop from C# to B. Works like a charm, so there could be wiggle-room you need to make it work for you.

[@pg9193]

Would a Trem-Setter by Hipshot work as a stabilizer as well? Thanks!

[@FloydUpgrades]

Yes~!

[@pg9193]

Awesome, thanks!

[@supaf1]

SO I have a thin silver metal tabs under all the string lock bolts... do i need to remove this... my dtuna will not go under the fine tuner

[@supaf1]

Never mind...Figured it out.

[@TheLadsBandLive]

Do you have a video for installing the D-Tuna on a floating bridge? I can't find one anywhere on KZbin and I wouldn't dare attempt that install on my own. Thanks.

[@LeoCrozz]

TheLadsBand4ever I installed the D-Tuna on a floating bridge the other day and I can play on D tunning but not in E since I don’t have any tremolo blocker or stabalizer. When u engage to E is in D# but when I disengage to D it tuned perfectly

[@LeoCrozz]

TheLadsBand4ever Now I’ll need the tremolo stabalizer so I can have floating as he says in the beginning of the video

[@TheLadsBandLive]

@@LeoCrozz - Thanks for the info. I'm no luthier. I'll stick to a fixed bridge D-tuna (once I get a guitar w/fixed FR bridge).

[@jamesangelucci3142]

Great Tutorial!!!!!!! Thank you

[@johnvandenheuvel6952]

How does the small set screw actually fine tune the F/R in the "E" position? Thanks

[@FloydUpgrades]

By adjusting the distance that the string lock screw moves under the fine tuner of the bridge.

[@prsfanatic74]

I can’t get mine to go up to E . It does good switching from D to D# though

[@prsfanatic74]

Nevermind . It was too close to the body and had nowhere to go

[@thehun66]

Great video Thank You...

[@risingforce2903]

great video, thanks

[@sfear6]

Hello nice demo. Is the D-tuna will work on my Floyd rose FRX? Its on my les paul.. thank you

[@PRIESTWORLD]

I’m going for the black box

[@andyholley6127]

I've got a Japanese Wolf with a factory Dtuna that works amazingly well. But I have another first run Dtuna on a striped relic copy guitar with an OFR that I've never had any luck getting to work. Floyd is flush with the body but it always goes sharp a good 5-6 cents when I clamp the nut down!? Any idea how to correct this? I checked the string tree and the strings appear to be as they should. Not pulling up on the back side of the nut at all. Not sure what else to do. Any chance they've gotten better over the years and I should just try a newer one?

[@FloydUpgrades]

Email me direct - [e-mail]

[@MichaelBeck324]

So no more dive bombs on the trem if you install this. Hmmm. Sounds like a second FR guitar is in my future.

[@FloydUpgrades]

No - you can dive all day. The blocking is stopping the pull up.

[@MichaelBeck324]

@@FloydUpgrades ok cool. i was confused by the wording in the video. it sounded like you could pull up, which is just a bend. Hmmm ok now im interested lol.

[@FloydUpgrades]

@@MichaelBeck324 - Feel free to reach out if you need help - [e-mail]

[@luisalextorres]

how do i make the blackbox stabilizer a bit tighter to stabilize my bridge for drop tuninng?

[@steverago2050]

is there a wiring diagram for this mod?

[@JaFoste_Studio]

Link for the block box?

[@Slashings]

Guys I have 2 questions can anyone help me? -can the d tuna move the string from only a half-step? -can I be used on another string the the top e? Say g string to tune like a baritone Thank you in advance 😊

[@gonzosc1]

will the black box act as a stop when working on the guitar??? or would I need both??

[@FloydUpgrades]

Not a complete stop. Take a look at the "Trem Blocker" at FU-Tone.com. Good tech tool for doing setups.

[@gonzosc1]

gonzosc11 second ago... yeah just order trem blocker with some other things also. my interest in the black box comes into play as you mentioned that it helps when running full float for pulling up, I got a Gibson LP with Floyd original installed from factory. while I will be using the trem block to keep the D-tuna from eating the body I will limit maybe 60%-70% of the pull up range. so with only having minor pull up range would the black box still be of value? and if it is, could you fit a black box and a trem block in there with three of your HD spring that I already have!

[@gonzosc1]

and another question. on the PMS mounting system, seeing that the Gibson LP is arch topped will using the PMS mounts place the pickups at the wrong angle to the strings as they don't run down the flat of a body? or can the angle be set with the PMS?

[@FloydUpgrades]

It will change the angle but stay within tolerance.

[@PainterDans]

Can you still tune with the fine tuner on the bridge or do you have to leave that up and just use the Allen wrench ?

[@taterlysaladman9377]

you use the fine tuner like the video says, in the exact sequence. now we are tuned to E, perfectly, right? now we push the d-tuna up to even with the end of the screw it is riding on, and now we use the tiny allen wrench to tune to D.

[@justinlim7557]

Can you install D Tuners on guitars that have floyds in a cavity/trench? Would it get stuck?? I have an ESP M-II that has its Floyd in a cavity/trench.

[@FloydUpgrades]

If the bridge sits low in the cavity no - not without modification.

[@marruri3533]

does this work for drop c?

[@רפאלבןשושן-ע1ב]

Whould it work on a fully floating tremolo?

[@FloydUpgrades]

Not fully free floating. When you drop D it would knock the other strings out of tune. HOWEVER - you can have a trem that does pull up if you add a stabilizer - like the "black box stabilizer". On the FU-Tone.com site.

[@christopherogbin7984]

This is nice for standard tuning, but if you want to tune 1/2 down you have to set up from scratch in 1/2 down.

[@FloydUpgrades]

yes - same protocol for half step.

[@WTFwork12]

Just bought this, I guess this doesnt work on a fully floating trem? I have my trem blocked with the tremolno but when I go to fine tune it on the EVH device it will no longer come back out.

[@dusanzeman121]

You are right, floatign trem doesn¨t work with it... My problem with D-Tuna is, when you tune the D and lock neck, thats basicly it, you can't tune the D string any more, otherwise tuna won't work...

[@vaiserious]

Does it work for drop C or perhaps drop Bb?

[@JasonHaxton]

I have mine set to drop from C# to B.

[@poundtacos4006]

Any advice on a dtuna that's stiff? I get it all in tune but when the dtuna is engaged the low e is always flat,.. I fine tune it and everything else goes out of whack. And the dtuna is stiff as hell

[@WTFwork12]

Is your trem nice and level? Might have to adjust the claws and retune.

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

Hi when i engage the D tuner, how come all my other strings go flat? Would appreciate some help. Thanks.

[@FloydUpgrades]

Your bridge is not stabilized or blocked properly.

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

@@FloydUpgrades thanks I’ll look into it.

[@stnwrd]

Is this only usable on a Floyd Rose, or can it be used on standard strat bridge?

[@firhanrizani96]

Cannot

[@stnwrd]

@@firhanrizani96 ok thanks

[@stnwrd]

Is there one available for for a standard strat bridge? I was looking for a faster way to drop the A string to G.

[@UptempoMusicLessons]

Followed the directions perfectly. Does not work. I have a Peavey Wolfgang Deluxe from 1998.

[@FloydUpgrades]

Email me and I will sent up a video service call and walk you through. [e-mail]

[@sicmonic]

It does not work with the licensed Jackson Floyd Rose…even when with an FU tone Black Box installed. If you have it in tune for one tuning as soon as you use the D tuna, all of the other strings go out of tune of course. The only way it will work with this type of bridge is if the bridge was blocked. So no ups on the Floyd, only downs in this scenario.