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@irismendozamen2063 жыл бұрын
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@mechanizationmetal3 жыл бұрын
Let it be known--This is the clearest video on how to properly set up a Floyd Rose!
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Haha I'll take it!🤘😎🎸
@kizashikaze9066Ай бұрын
THE BEST tuning video for FR bridges!!
@RobArnoldWorldАй бұрын
🙏
@jaysidd Жыл бұрын
I use a block to make it fixed bridge briefly then tune the guitar. Once it’s perfectly tuned on fixed bridge I start adjusting the spring tension until the block drops or loosen up. That technique usually get it done very quickly.
@digitalninjatools56702 күн бұрын
100% this - why anyone would do it as painfully as in this vid is beyond me. Not hating - but you can make your life SO much easier blocking it
@RickLovesBacon3 жыл бұрын
As someone who loves to tinker, I love Floyd's. There is something satisfying about setting them up properly
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@RÅNÇIÐ3 жыл бұрын
For me the fastest way to do this is: Slightly overtighten the strings -> put an AA battery under the trem, which is the perfect size to keep it flush -> tune your strings -> remove battery -> loosen springs until its in tune again.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
If it works for you, roll with it!🤘
@Spidersica Жыл бұрын
Bro just saved my life
@spy662006 Жыл бұрын
I tried this and WOW!! This made it so much easier to set up . I was having a slight instability in tuning and this completely fixed the problem I was having. Great advice!!
@odralebazerimar9084 Жыл бұрын
I use a battery as well except I cover it up with electrical tape to thicken it a bit more so that it actually holds up the trem in place. Still a good way to do it
@pollywoggle24 Жыл бұрын
Bro thank you! This is great advice!
@MetalDozz3 жыл бұрын
I've been playing Floyds for over a decade and I'm very comfortable doing this already... I'm still watching this clip regardless because you've got some great tips and advice Rob, there's always stuff to learn!! HUGE fan from Wales, UK!!
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that brother!👊🎸
@crovian19853 жыл бұрын
I'm in Wales 2,Swansea
@619dar3 жыл бұрын
@@crovian1985 Most Welsh the better Boyo
@Clabian96 Жыл бұрын
Same here! I can always use a refresher course
@umbertopollicino35903 ай бұрын
Your advice was more helpful than dozens of videos. Thank you!
@RobArnoldWorld3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Happy to hear it!
@jacktheripper-6663 жыл бұрын
Easy the best and clearest Floyd Rose tutorial video I have ever seen! This makes my life much easier!
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that man!🎸
@LateBoxOne3 ай бұрын
I like this video. It's really great that you show how, while time consuming, someone can really dial in the perfect float without blocking the bridge.
@RobArnoldWorld3 ай бұрын
Thanks for tuning in man!
@davidatyson5 ай бұрын
Rob,,,,,your Floyd videos, honestly,, have to be the best. Hands down. Keep up the great content and thanks 😊
@RobArnoldWorld5 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that man, and I'm glad to know they've been helpful!🎸
@DavidWiseman-x1d23 күн бұрын
This is fantastic! I watched several other videos that had me so intimidated I didn’t even want to try. This is a really well done video that gave me the confidence to get the job done. Thank you!
@RobArnoldWorld22 күн бұрын
That's what I like to hear man! 🎸
@roybenavidez60983 жыл бұрын
I love working on my guitars. This is like having my own guitar tech instructing me on "How to" via video. 😀👍
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Haha nice!🎸
@charlescumberlandiii81333 ай бұрын
dude you have given me a full understanding of how the floyd works. thank you so much❤️
@RobArnoldWorld3 ай бұрын
I'm super happy to hear that man!🎸
@mgstony8473 ай бұрын
Nice video, for anyone wanting to understand how the floyd works, this is perfect
@RobArnoldWorld3 ай бұрын
Happy to hear it! 🎸
@nassuel45226 ай бұрын
So many other videos with tips and tricks. This is the most straightforward by far.
@RobArnoldWorld6 ай бұрын
Thanks and happy to hear it man!🎸 I recommend checking out my latest float video too if you're interested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSZpGicn6lkqJI
@nassuel45226 ай бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld thanks!
@RJ-lf8ex2 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend. You put a ton of effort into making this video and it helped me tremendously to digest truly how much tuning and retuning and adjusting must occur. I found myself having to add a new spring and could only do it accurately by watching this video. Thanks again.
@RobArnoldWorld2 ай бұрын
Hey happy to hear it, and happy to help!🎸
@fernandomontesdeoca37894 ай бұрын
The best tutorial on adjusting floating trem I have ever seen. Thanks a lot bro. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@RobArnoldWorld4 ай бұрын
Happy to hear it, and happy to help!🎸
@Clabian96 Жыл бұрын
Great video on setting up a Floyd with explanations on lower tunings, which I don't think any other video mentions. Great, clean camera work.
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot man! Glad you dug it!🎸
@ThunderMetal-o3n5 күн бұрын
That tip For adding an extra spring was very helpful. I has issues with an Ibanez xiphos x label tuned to D standard and I used some heavy gauge green springs but the adding of a spring didn't realize it would help. Thanks 👍
@nicholasthames14 Жыл бұрын
Had to login to leave a comment thanking you. Recently got a charvel with floating trem and after pulling my hair out for hours I finally found this video and your advice worked immediately. Saved me alot of frustration. Thank you sir.
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Very happy to hear that man, and thanks for letting me know!🎸
@isansimpson20563 жыл бұрын
Duuuuuuuuuuuuude!!! I’m so stoked I found your channel. I figured you just weren’t really putting out any content...for some reason. LOVED the resurrection album and dvd. Such fond memories learning those riffs. That’s as during my first year of college when i really started being serious about getting my pick hand into shape and playing some of those complex patterns. Even switched to Jazz iii’s and totally changed how I hold the pick from the way Matt holds it to a more traditional tucked grip like yours. Crazy man.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Right on Isan! And welcome aboard bro! 🤘
@embiggens1Ай бұрын
The perfect video to showcase why I don't mess with FR trems anymore lol. I love them, but man.
@Shadow0fd3ath243 жыл бұрын
Your previous videos on Floyd float setup made it quite an easy endeavour to understand finally for my Schecters i bought to replace my ESP(seeing as they are made with the same parts in the same factory) It solved sooo many headaches i had
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Great man! I'm glad to hear it. This is a fresh version for whomever may enjoy it!
@yanagida_01 Жыл бұрын
this is the best guide I've come across for setting up the level on a floyd! I've finally properly setup my LTD M-330R that was given to us last month and it had quite a steep angle when we got it, it had a Floyd Rose special and it was really annoying to setup. Now it's perfect! it now stays in tune when the trem bar is being used. Thank you!
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Happy to have helped!🎸
@tanyamajeski-q1u2 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob
@datooch2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! New Floyd user here and I can’t wait to setup my Fender HM Strat this weekend. This will help tremendously.
@RobArnoldWorld2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that man! Good luck and let us know how it goes!
@implayingsomebass4753 Жыл бұрын
I followed along to set up an RG7620 I got recently. I restrung it with some heavier strings and it did exactly what your example did. Straight to the point and super informative as always. Thanks Rob!
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it man!
@zorn8244 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I was struggling for hours trying to figure out my issue (raised bridge) I ended up ordering an extra spring, took my time going through the video and paying attention and now I have achieved the perfect float thanks to this video. If only I had found this video 25 years ago, I would still have my Ibanez RG Again, thank you! I was pulling what little hair I have left out.
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Awesome man! I'm very happy to hear that, and happy to have helped! Cheers and thanks for letting me know! 🎸
@IndependenceGuitar3 жыл бұрын
There’s so many different ways to do this stuff. I always love seeing how other people do it. 🤘
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Yep! That's part of makes all this stuff fun. Seeing different methods, brainstorming, experimenting, etc. You gotta love it!🎸
@brandonhepworth2166 Жыл бұрын
Been playing for about 17 years now and always been a bit intimidated by Floyds but I've been considering finally biting the bullet and getting a guitar with one and this video has me confident I can handle the set up
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it! Ain't nothing to it, but to do it!🎸
@goatedcracked1382 ай бұрын
I've been playing for about a month and the second guitar I started playing was my dad's and it had a Floyd and I shit my pants when I tried figuring out how to tune it
@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime3 жыл бұрын
Great video Rob! FRs are always a headache, but this video is a very well done all encompassing guide on how to tame the beast.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe! 🎸
@SkrunkleFluff5 ай бұрын
Fantastic video, cheers for all the help!
@RobArnoldWorld5 ай бұрын
Hey happy to hear it! 🎸
@jeepdude67 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Worked like a charm, and I had an issue with this from day one.
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! And I'm also a Jeep Dude!🎸
@jefferycarter179111 ай бұрын
Dude great video.....very patient and informative.
@RobArnoldWorld11 ай бұрын
Hey thanks a lot man, and I hope it helped you out!🎸
@dreamforfreedom3 жыл бұрын
Tedious job but so thankful for this video!
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! If you can learn to enjoy the process, it becomes well, enjoyable!🎸
@oyanezg2 ай бұрын
Great video mate, thanks alot!!!!
@johnvalderrama93393 жыл бұрын
wassup rob .....dude you're videos have made my guitars scream bro thank you so much and i can level that bridge for you if you need me too....
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Awesome John! Cheers bro🤘
@TravelerShovon7 ай бұрын
best video about this issues
@Maroma5361 Жыл бұрын
Man that bridge is heavy! All this iterative process has to be done with the guitar in playing position, not horizontally. Sometimes the bridge sits back in horizontal position because of gravity, but when in playing position is just fine.
@juninhobarreto18 ай бұрын
This video saved my life! Thank you so much! :D
@RobArnoldWorld8 ай бұрын
Right on! Happy to help!🎸
@jaxn13 Жыл бұрын
Going from e to C standard on my first Floyd rose guitar. Big thanks.
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Right on!🎸
@juliochingaling5824 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you. Blessings.
@Redtape61 Жыл бұрын
I think It was cool to learn a little bit I've never been one to do my own guitar work but now this helps me alot
@RobArnoldWorld11 ай бұрын
Happy to hear it!🎸
@TheChrispablo3 жыл бұрын
i had a guitar with a Floyd in the past, and this video makes me want to get another one
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Good man! I say go for it!🎸
@Jack1990Stevens Жыл бұрын
Rob, this is SO helpful - I bought my first FR guitar recently and managed to set it up in Drop C with the perfect float thanks to this video! It’s an LTD with EMGs and is now my Chimaira guitar. You are an amazing teacher, thank you!
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jack! Super happy to hear that man! Which LTD do you have?
@Jack1990Stevens Жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld it’s an M-1000 in Snow White - been playing along to the Chimaira tabs on your Patreon!
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
@@Jack1990Stevens Ahh nice man!🎸
@glarrymoreme Жыл бұрын
Thank you that was a massive help. I have been fighting a LTD kh202 all evening 😢
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Happy to help man!🎸
@Emoboijeffrey3 жыл бұрын
You’re so rad! Wish videos like this existed when I first started on floating systems lol. Would have save a lot of time and money. Great video 🤘
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks dude! I wish they did too when I started out!🤘
@jedmarsillo3 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual Rob. When you tune the guitar to pitch. You go from string 6-1 as you explained clearly in your video. I learned to tune a Floyd by skipping from 6-1-5-2-4-3. I know it's like 2 sides of the same coin but I just wanted to get your opinion on it. I find it balances the bridge better when I'm tunning up but maybe I've been doing it wrong all along. Keep up the great work. 🤘
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
That's interesting! I'm going to try that!🤘
@Guitarist198873 жыл бұрын
I’ve always thought this when I was tuning, wondered if a different string pattern would make life easier!
@opiewilcox7728 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Great helpful video!
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it!🎸
@tonesguitars3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, very well done. Most of my guitars are Floyds, always can learn a new trick. Thanks Rob 🤘🤘🤘
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! And I'll bet you've got some skills in the Floyd dept... Am I right?
@tonesguitars3 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld Oh yeah but it came with lots of trial and error. I find it fun now, videos like this help so much!
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
@@tonesguitars Agreed!
@cathalmire2 жыл бұрын
I wish i watch all these videos before i touched the guitar lol took all the strings off now bridge and strings all over the place
@ErikSchultekdrums3 жыл бұрын
Killer video - I know a floating bridge can be a daunting concept even to seasoned guitarists but I learned a ton from this and know so much more about the it now doesn’t seem as scary lol
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tek! I'm glad you tuned in! I'm ready for some drum workshop videos from your channel!🥁
@PleaseForgiveYourself10 ай бұрын
I had to send this golden knowledge to a buddy of mine just now. Thanks Rob. i didn't wanna write a small novel on how these are set up hahahaha....
@RobArnoldWorld10 ай бұрын
I'm super happy to hear that man!🙏🎸
@jamescardella21332 жыл бұрын
Huge thank you for this video
@RobArnoldWorld2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for checking it out🎸
@johnnysguitarcorner55103 жыл бұрын
Great video and explanation. Over the years especially with floyds it was trial and Error regarding setting it up, like you said. But if you get used to it, it is actually not that difficult. The 3-spring method for me doesn't work, because it is for most string gauges in combination with different tunings to weak, especially in the triangle shape. The disadvantage of that spring shape is that most of the force is on the middle spring. I always go for the 4-spring method, also for tuning stability. I recently did a setup for my Caparison dellinger Chris Amott sig. It didn't stay in tune for some reason, replaced the springs (yes they wear out) and added a fourth spring and now it is rocksolid😎🤟
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Nice tips!🎸
@Zane_Doe3 жыл бұрын
Skyscraper Guitars has a great method and some great tools for Floyd setup. I've never been able to get through a Floyd set up without putting holes in drywall or screaming into a pillow until my eyes are bloodshot, but Skyscraper's method and tools made the last Floyd set up I had to do near painless and pretty dang fast. That should mean something coming from a guy who used to cry in the bathroom when a customer would come in with a Floyd.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Haha goes easy on your walls brother! Thanks for the tip and I'll definitely see what Skyscraper is all about!🎸
@Zane_Doe3 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld Please do, I promise I'm not getting paid to shill for him! lol
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
@@Zane_Doe Their stuff looked sweet for sure! I'll keep em' in mind!
@jacobportch1483 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, an excellent all round explanation & easy to follow -finally got my guitar in tune again for the first time in months 👍
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Excellent man! Happy to hear it!🎸
@JD-vj4go3 жыл бұрын
This is a great explanation of how a Floyd works and how to set it up. A lot of the vids ignore how meticulous you really need to be if you want it to stay in tune. What work bench are you using to do a standing setup? That looks more comfortable than hunching over a table or a lap.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! And you're right about how meticulous you need to be! The workstation I'm using here is an Ultracase tech box. They're totally awesome, but pretty pricey. 👉 www.ultracase.com/tech-box.html
@JD-vj4go3 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld thank you. This thing is pricey like you said but it's perfect. I put it on the kitchen counter and instant portable standing work space. No more straining my back working with the guitar in my lap. Seriously thanks for the tip.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
@@JD-vj4go Hey right on! Glad to hear you picked one up!
@bradkilbourn9099 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the save
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! 🎸
@thedddemon3 жыл бұрын
I love your guitar tech videos, everything is so clearly explained. Many thanks
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it bro!🤘😎
@jubo247311 ай бұрын
thank you very much, did like you said and like you said trial and error, my floyd rose was wayy sunken into the body to the point where the tremolo didnt work upwards.
@tdarcs3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. One thing I've always done a little differently is I like to leave the fine tuners backed off instead of mid way, and tune slightly flat on purpose before locking the nut down. Between 20 cents to pitch more on the heavier gauge strings than on the treble strings. Then tune to pitch with the fine tuners. Only because it leaves more adjustment room in the fine tuners as the strings age and stretch from playing. I only changed my strings maybe once a month or two when I was playing regularly, it's a lazy tactic 😂
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Great tip! My only argument against this would be that I often find that the strings sharpen after tightening the nut screws. So you get everything in tune with the tuners, then tighten the nut screws, then do your final tuning on the fine tuners... And if the strings sharpened after tightening the nut screws, you need some room to back them off. Have you ever experienced this as well?
@tdarcs3 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld I found that if you leave the strings just flat enough tightening the locking nut will bring them just about right to pitch, most of the time the nut has barely any effect on the treble strings. Sometimes the low E would be sharp but I fix that by skipping it in the fine tuner adjustments and by the time I come back around it's either right at pitch or slightly flat. And then by the next day I might have to give all of them a regular tune up with the fine tuners like normal.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
@@tdarcs Word! I often do the same, and leave the strings slightly flat before tightening the nut screws. 🎸
@jamesfewell21003 жыл бұрын
Awsome tuning sensei helped me out tons it couldn't have been any clearer than that...🤘😎👍
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Awesome James! Happy to hear it!🎸
@jamesfewell21003 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld ive been trying to figure it out but thanks i had never owned a Floyd rose tremelo before i was used to strats they stay in tune better if they float
@michaelgallegos88115 ай бұрын
This was great bro thank u🍺🎸
@RobArnoldWorld5 ай бұрын
Happy to help! 🍺🎸
@roccogentilella21342 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend
@RobArnoldWorld2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!🎸
@jasoncarrizales30333 жыл бұрын
..The intro to Lumps..Killer..
@transforminggravity156263 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥 this is amazing 🔥🤟🔥
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
🤘
@tylerthompson8832 Жыл бұрын
ditto to get to drop c on a strat SSH thanks for the insights
@The_JustJoshing3 жыл бұрын
Cool video man! That guitar is sweet, very shiny
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
😎🎸
@unabridgeddick66457 ай бұрын
Wow man. Thanks.🤝
@alwashere72619 ай бұрын
Rob best Video on Floyd thanks for taking so much time to make this video. I liked and subscribed ---.Doug Marks recommended tuning Floyd Rose 3 4 2 5 1 6 = G D B A HE LE. pattern.
@RobArnoldWorld9 ай бұрын
Hey thanks man, and welcome aboard! 🎸
@acecomet Жыл бұрын
Good video. 👍
@danchez.3 жыл бұрын
Very important content 🔥
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
🤘
@papaemeritus45443 жыл бұрын
Look at yer... Doin' TaiChi 87 times a week, don't ya, ha...?! Look at yer... So patient, yet giving so much knowledge... Look at yer... ;-)
@billhoover2743 Жыл бұрын
Love your vids, thank you so much for sharing your skills. Where did you get that maintenance table? I looked through you links but did not find it.
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! Yeah for some reason I can't put a link to it in my gear list. But it's called a "tech box", and you can find them on Ultracase.com
@MartinBellamyMBDrums3 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful Rob! Thank you so much. Just tuning up my LTD Alexi-200 Time to check out the other videos now to complete the set-up!
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Awesome bro!🎸
@MartinBellamyMBDrums3 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld 🤘🤘 hey, I'm curious what strings you usually go to for your Drop C setups?
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
@@MartinBellamyMBDrums For the past few years I've been using DR High Beam 11-52's, and I love em'!
@MartinBellamyMBDrums3 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld Awesome! Thanks for the recommendation! I'll be picking up a set to try out🤘🤘 Really appreciate all the content, it's so helpful. Cheers!
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
@@MartinBellamyMBDrums Thanks for tuning in bro!
@TheGroovemetal818 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob this is great I got to play with you a long time ago in Flint, MI it must have been 2005, You were with machine head It was a really good time The opening band I think something happened and we got the call from the owner of the machine shop, Good times! I thought about you and the roadrunner United DVD popped up in my KZbin feed and I saw Andols, This is a really good clear video I love it! do you have any thoughts on a brass block the larger tremolo block versus the stock reel Floyd Rose, thanks for the tips!
@RobArnoldWorld8 ай бұрын
Hey awesome man! I love stories like that, and I remember the Machine Shop well! As for the big blocks, I had one built into each of my 2011 ESP's Customs, the RA-4 and RA-5, and honestly I notice no difference whatsoever compared to a regular block in a stock Floyd. Thanks for tuning in!🎸
@thomasmcmichael149111 ай бұрын
thanks
@scottbrady23013 жыл бұрын
Mate, im such a knuckle head.... I never once thought about an extra spring!! 🤣 nice guitar, Ive got a few teles... great video rob.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I was hoping that spring segment would set off some light bulbs here or there! 🤘💡🤘
@scottbrady23013 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld was my 10 year anniversary on the 26th, my wife bought me a Orange Rockerverb... it Rocks mate
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
@@scottbrady2301 Sweet man!🤘
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
And congrats to you and the mrs.!
@scottbrady23013 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld thanks matey
@spoonerluv3 жыл бұрын
There's an interesting way to do this that requires less trial and error. It involves blocking the trem so that it stays flat, whether it's moving forward or backward. Once it's blocked and level, tune and stretch the strings out. After that you remove the block and either tighten or loosen the claw screws until it's level/in tune again.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
I have heard some folks talking about this method, but I'd have to try it myself and see it with my own eyes to believe it! haha
@spoonerluv3 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld I totally get that. Ben Eller has a video on it, which is where I learned about the idea. The only way it'll save you time is if you stretch the strings appropriately, otherwise you'll end up doing the same amount of work as the traditional method you demo'd. At least once they're set, you're good - devotion to quality pays off.
@BrandonVoorhees3 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld I messaged you on FB. I'd love to show you how.
@umeshpatel36062 жыл бұрын
so simple its what i do ! block the tremolo both ways using coins or wedges no messing around then remove the blocks
@Warlock_UK Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's what I do too - block it out, get the tune I want and then do the trem adjustments. It's a bit harder I think but probably faster.
@BrunoRakonic Жыл бұрын
Hey, great video. Does it need to be "perfect float" and does it makes intonation problems if it's not? Thanks Rob :)
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Perfect float is most desirable! It's just kind of the way it "should be". And since intonation is the very last step in the setup process, everything done to the guitar beforehand, has an effect on intonation. If you haven't seen it, check out my video on intonation! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHXKenufl654Zq8
@jakobeypike5349 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful on how to set up. Though it kills me to see 13-56 thats so tight for drop c. I use light top heavy bottom 10-52 and they're perfect for drop c
@Wh33lsofFortune2 жыл бұрын
You can also use higher grade springs as well
@Hagstrom4ever3 жыл бұрын
Rob, it'll be super interesting if you do a video on how do you set your pickup height, passives and actives. thans a lot :-)
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Honestly man, I don't really have any method to it. I just eyeball what looks appropriate in terms of pickup height. I wish there was something more substantial or scientific I could share with you about it, but unfortunately I kinda just wing it.
@Hagstrom4ever3 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld Thanks a lot Rob, I have the same amp and a Traditional cab, an LTD M-I Custom 87 with an 81 but I don't know if it's a cab problem, it doesn't sound this tight (maybe you use an Oversized cab which is more scooped). I'm struggling a lot and honestly I don't know if it's a cab problem. It's used but like new.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
@@Hagstrom4ever I would doubt that the issue is your cab. I suppose one way to know though, would be to borrow a different cab from a friend or something, and then do some tests. None of my cabs are oversized btw. Try switching up the environment your cab is in too, to see if that makes any difference. For example, your rig will sound one way in a garage, and a completely different way in a closet.
@sqeekms61862 күн бұрын
Put 10 gauges was doing drop d tuning on mine and couldn't figure out why I couldn't get the float set right I was frustrated with it for an hour I would get the float right then it wouldn't stay in tune I couldn't figure it out and then I had a durr t durr moment and realize I had to add another spring. Now that I figured it out I'm watching this on how to do it right LOL. Day late dollar short That's The story of My Life😂
@sunnyhaair3 жыл бұрын
Alright, I did it - after gaining confidence from your Floyd Rose series I ordered the new Brendon Small Ghosthorse! 🤘 Wish I would’ve seen your older Floyd videos before I sold my Kirk Hammett Ouija guitar last year 😓 That guitar was amazing but I was way too intimidated by the Floyd and the other videos I watched made it seem way too complicated.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Well, while it's a bummer you sold your Hammett, I'm glad you've got a Ghosthorse on the way! Happy to have helped in any small way!🤘
@sunnyhaair2 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld Your videos helped me conquer my fear of the Floyd! That Ghosthorse I mentioned never came in so I canceled but I just got a Jim Root Charvel. I took it from standard to drop A while watching your FR videos. Would you mind if I included a little 20 second comp of your Floyd videos in my video for the Charvel? A lot of Jim Root fans want the Charvel but are scared of the trem. Directing them to you will definitely ease their minds!
@RobArnoldWorld2 жыл бұрын
@@sunnyhaair Cool man! Go for it I guess! I'm not really sure what that means, but give it a go and let's see what happens!
@sunnyhaair2 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld Thanks! Sorry for the confusion! I should’ve explained better 😅 I’m working on a review for the guitar and during the string change segment I’ll be mentioning I learned from your Floyd Rose series. I was hoping the b-roll for that could be screengrabs from your videos. Thanks again for your permission!
@RobArnoldWorld2 жыл бұрын
@@sunnyhaair Oh right on man! I'll look forward to checking it out!
@bluematrix5001 Жыл бұрын
ITS A SITUATION OF BALANCE AND TENSION WITH THE STRINGS TOO.... YOU CAN MAKE THE FLOYD BE PULLING FWD IF YOU TU YOUR GUITAR AT THAT POSITION OR ACTUALLY BE PARALLEL IF YOU ALLOW THE FFLOYD TO GO BACK AND TUNING THE GTR THAT WAY..I CATUALLY CAN PUT MY FLOYD PARALLEL TO THE GUITAR BODY AND WITH 2 SPRINGS...
@BannedPhotoshop Жыл бұрын
Great video, I just bought my first guitar with a Floyd Rose (Special)....I went to restring it and am currently struggling now with a bridge that leans forward as you've shown - its causing the strings to be dropped a half step even after I stretched them out the way you recommended....I am going to try and adjust the springs in the back as you demonstrated, my question is, is that safe to do with the guitar tuned up, or should I loosen them first? I'm worried that I'll somehow break the springs or f**k the bridge up even more! lol its so frustrating
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
No need to loosen the strings! You'll obviously have to retune them though, after any spring adjustments. As I demonstrate, it will probably take multiple adjustments, in small increments, to get things just right. Good luck!
@nohalo73 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob you wouldn't happen to have any experience with an Ibanez slt101 single locking trem? I cant find any pdf or video showing a complete setup with this bridge.
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I'm not familiar!
@nohalo73 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld Its all good, Rob!
@gsanchezal2 ай бұрын
Great video thank you! Do you think i can tune on E flat, whith 0.9 strings gauge on a floyd rose bridge?
@RobArnoldWorld2 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@SkrunkleFluff5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@RobArnoldWorld5 ай бұрын
Hey thank you bro! I appreciate it big time! 👊🙏🎸
@manuelbauer20443 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob, I really like your tech videos. Any advice on setting the pickup hight on the emg 81. I have a little fight with a fixed bridge guitar. 😂 big thanks and greetings from Austria/Vienna
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! I try and get the pickup as close to strings as I can without it being intruding in any way. Probably about 1/4" away from the strings. I'll usually have my treble side just a touch higher than the bass side, in an effort to help my leads stand out. Good luck!
@manuelbauer20443 жыл бұрын
Will try that, thank you.
@perzeus0112 ай бұрын
Hi Rob! Sorry for my English, I'm your Argentine fan! Do I have to adjust the screws until 6 and 1 are in tune and the bridge is balanced and then continue with the others? I always had it in Drop C, but now I realize that I had it incorrectly calibrated! It tunes well but I had it very poorly calibrated because it went out of tune! It's the Jackson that I have on my cover
@RobArnoldWorld2 ай бұрын
Hey! Unfortunately I don't totally understand your question. Personally, I go in order from the 6th string, to the 5th, to the 4th, and so on. Here are a couple more videos you can check out, that further describe my process. The more you watch and absorb, the greater your understanding of everything that's going on with a floating bridge will become! 🎸 kzbin.info/www/bejne/haG6ZJiun5p7fNE 🎸 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSZpGicn6lkqJI 🎸 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6WaoqushbFnq6s
@deafworldstudios86442 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, 'm sure you know this.... But what about a Tremol-no system? That will speed up the process to lock it to change tuning? If I like a new Guitar but it's only got floyd rose style, I would swap out for the Tremol-no and set it to hardtail mode to change tuning.
@RobArnoldWorld2 жыл бұрын
It's funny, I briefly mention the tremor-no in my new video that I'm editing right now! I have one but I've never installed it, and honestly fear it a little!
@kopan14 Жыл бұрын
please do a how-to for action/ string height adjustment on the Floyd Rose
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Have you checked this one out? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaXMd2Worth2jZI I think you may find it helpful! And as I say in the vid, I typically adjust my action from the neck, and not the bridge. But of course, sometimes action adjustments are necessary at the bridge. But please start here, and let me know if it helped!
@kopan14 Жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld yeah, i did check the neck after watching that vid, mine looks good with a slight bow so gonna need to adjust the string height from the Floyd ? or should I adjust the neck to be more "straight" ?
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
@@kopan14 Personally I'd get the neck straight first, or suuuuuuuuper close to straight. And then if I still wasn't satisfied, then you simply lower your mounting studs, by turning them clockwise, a little at a time. So maybe start with a half turn on each, dive your bar back and fourth a few times to get things to settle, then retune, and see how it feels, being on the look out for fret buzz. Because now you'll play the balancing game of neck relief, vs bridge height. You obviously want the best feeling low action, with minimal fret buzz. (a little is acceptable). So after lowering your bridge, you may then need to back off the truss rod a touch, giving it a little more relief. Good luck! 🎸
@scottishbawbag315 Жыл бұрын
Robb, are u ever going to go a clinic in the scottish higlands? Much respect bro.
@RobArnoldWorld Жыл бұрын
Honestly I doubt it man, but hey, you never know! I'd love to make it back to Scotland one day!
@donniedollarhidejr.27663 жыл бұрын
Very useful video, man. What are your thoughs about fixed bridges?
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
Love them too! I really like the hipshot bridge. Just discovered it recently. I talk about it in my ESP arctic metal unboxing video. Check it out if you haven't already!🤘
@donniedollarhidejr.27663 жыл бұрын
@@RobArnoldWorld I did, I did, that guitar is badass. Waiting for some killer tunes with the new arsenal🤘
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
@@donniedollarhidejr.2766 🤘
@shezdogz3 жыл бұрын
Good as hell🤙
@RobArnoldWorld3 жыл бұрын
🤘
@380stroker8 ай бұрын
Hey Rob, i heard that neck thru's are best for tuning stability. Makes sense i suppose. Whats your opinion on this?
@RobArnoldWorld8 ай бұрын
I'd say 90% of my guitars are neck-thru, and I've got a handful of bolt-ons. I honestly notice zero difference regarding anything at all. Tuning, sustain, action... Zero difference. But that's just my personal experience!