How To Set Up The PERFECT FLOAT On Your Floyd Rose Bridge

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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[@irismendozamen206]

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[@jaysidd]

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.

[@digitalninjatools5670]

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

[@AleisterthemungerSTOKE]

yeah i agree 100% i use playing cards to block behind the trem block use the right mount of cards to make the trem sit perfect flat then slacken the springs set it up as a hardtail in whatever tuning stretch the strings bed everything in fully then remove the block and add the tension back on the claw until the bridge finds its exact place where it sat as a hardtail and then in perfect tune... why wrestle six strings tension when the claw will do all the work for you....

[@mechanizationmetal]

Let it be known--This is the clearest video on how to properly set up a Floyd Rose!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha I'll take it!🤘😎🎸

[@RickLovesBacon]

As someone who loves to tinker, I love Floyd's. There is something satisfying about setting them up properly

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Totally agree!

[@MetalDozz]

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!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I appreciate that brother!👊🎸

[@crovian1985]

I'm in Wales 2,Swansea

[@619dar]

@@crovian1985 Most Welsh the better Boyo

[@Clabian96]

Same here! I can always use a refresher course

[@kizashikaze9066]

THE BEST tuning video for FR bridges!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

🙏

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

If it works for you, roll with it!🤘

[@Spidersica]

Bro just saved my life

[@spy662006]

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]

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]

Bro thank you! This is great advice!

[@amsprich]

I don't even a have Floyd rose, but this helded me set up the trem on my PRS. It was mounted slightly higher in the front. Having seen this video, I left it like that and now Ive got play in both directions and it stays in tune! Great video! I dont know why I never thought to adjust the retainer screws last! Genius IMO

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on!🎸

[@DavidWiseman-x1d]

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!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

That's what I like to hear man! 🎸

[@ThunderMetal-o3n]

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 👍

[@SkrunkleFluff]

Thanks

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey thank you bro! I appreciate it big time! 👊🙏🎸

[@isansimpson2056]

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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on Isan! And welcome aboard bro! 🤘

[@RJ-lf8ex]

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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey happy to hear it, and happy to help!🎸

[@LateBoxOne]

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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks for tuning in man!

[@jacktheripper-666]

Easy the best and clearest Floyd Rose tutorial video I have ever seen! This makes my life much easier!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

So glad to hear that man!🎸

[@umbertopollicino3590]

Your advice was more helpful than dozens of videos. Thank you!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome! Happy to hear it!

[@Clabian96]

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]

Thanks a lot man! Glad you dug it!🎸

[@nicholasthames14]

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]

Very happy to hear that man, and thanks for letting me know!🎸

[@nassuel4522]

So many other videos with tips and tricks. This is the most straightforward by far.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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

[@nassuel4522]

@@RobArnoldWorld thanks!

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

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

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Great man! I'm glad to hear it. This is a fresh version for whomever may enjoy it!

[@davidatyson]

Rob,,,,,your Floyd videos, honestly,, have to be the best. Hands down. Keep up the great content and thanks 😊

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I really appreciate that man, and I'm glad to know they've been helpful!🎸

[@roybenavidez6098]

I love working on my guitars. This is like having my own guitar tech instructing me on "How to" via video. 😀👍

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha nice!🎸

[@mgstony847]

Nice video, for anyone wanting to understand how the floyd works, this is perfect

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to hear it! 🎸

[@yanagida_01]

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]

Awesome! Happy to have helped!🎸

[@charlescumberlandiii8133]

dude you have given me a full understanding of how the floyd works. thank you so much❤️

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I'm super happy to hear that man!🎸

[@datooch]

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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to hear that man! Good luck and let us know how it goes!

[@implayingsomebass4753]

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]

Happy to hear it man!

[@brandonhepworth2166]

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]

Happy to hear it! Ain't nothing to it, but to do it!🎸

[@goatedcracked138]

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

[@jubo2473]

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.

[@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime]

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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks Joe! 🎸

[@glarrymoreme]

Thank you that was a massive help. I have been fighting a LTD kh202 all evening 😢

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to help man!🎸

[@zorn8244]

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]

Awesome man! I'm very happy to hear that, and happy to have helped! Cheers and thanks for letting me know! 🎸

[@jaxn13]

Going from e to C standard on my first Floyd rose guitar. Big thanks.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on!🎸

[@fernandomontesdeoca3789]

The best tutorial on adjusting floating trem I have ever seen. Thanks a lot bro. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to hear it, and happy to help!🎸

[@johnvalderrama9339]

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....

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome John! Cheers bro🤘

[@Redtape61]

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

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to hear it!🎸

[@tylerthompson8832]

ditto to get to drop c on a strat SSH thanks for the insights

[@tanyamajeski-q1u]

Thanks Rob

[@embiggens1]

The perfect video to showcase why I don't mess with FR trems anymore lol. I love them, but man.

[@docdoc]

Best video on the subject, perfect! Subscribed

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey I appreciate that bro, and welcome aboard!

[@JD-vj4go]

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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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-vj4go]

@@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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@JD-vj4go Hey right on! Glad to hear you picked one up!

[@jedmarsillo]

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. 🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

That's interesting! I'm going to try that!🤘

[@AkitaMetal]

I’ve always thought this when I was tuning, wondered if a different string pattern would make life easier!

[@TheChrispablo]

i had a guitar with a Floyd in the past, and this video makes me want to get another one

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Good man! I say go for it!🎸

[@jeepdude67]

Thank you! Worked like a charm, and I had an issue with this from day one.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

My pleasure! And I'm also a Jeep Dude!🎸

[@Zane_Doe]

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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha goes easy on your walls brother! Thanks for the tip and I'll definitely see what Skyscraper is all about!🎸

[@Zane_Doe]

@@RobArnoldWorld Please do, I promise I'm not getting paid to shill for him! lol

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@Zane_Doe Their stuff looked sweet for sure! I'll keep em' in mind!

[@dreamforfreedom]

Tedious job but so thankful for this video!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks dude! If you can learn to enjoy the process, it becomes well, enjoyable!🎸

[@tonesguitars]

Awesome video, very well done. Most of my guitars are Floyds, always can learn a new trick. Thanks Rob 🤘🤘🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to hear it! And I'll bet you've got some skills in the Floyd dept... Am I right?

[@tonesguitars]

@@RobArnoldWorld Oh yeah but it came with lots of trial and error. I find it fun now, videos like this help so much!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@tonesguitars Agreed!

[@Jack1990Stevens]

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]

Thanks Jack! Super happy to hear that man! Which LTD do you have?

[@Jack1990Stevens]

@@RobArnoldWorld it’s an M-1000 in Snow White - been playing along to the Chimaira tabs on your Patreon!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@Jack1990Stevens Ahh nice man!🎸

[@oyanezg]

Great video mate, thanks alot!!!!

[@johnnysguitarcorner5510]

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😎🤟

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Nice tips!🎸

[@SkrunkleFluff]

Fantastic video, cheers for all the help!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey happy to hear it! 🎸

[@Maroma5361]

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.

[@newmexicosaint]

great video. can you tell me about the worktop you are doing the work on? that is super cool

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Sure here ya go! ultracasellc.com/tech-box/

[@cathalmire]

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

[@IndependenceGuitar]

There’s so many different ways to do this stuff. I always love seeing how other people do it. 🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Yep! That's part of makes all this stuff fun. Seeing different methods, brainstorming, experimenting, etc. You gotta love it!🎸

[@Emoboijeffrey]

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 🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha thanks dude! I wish they did too when I started out!🤘

[@juninhobarreto1]

This video saved my life! Thank you so much! :D

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on! Happy to help!🎸

[@nohalo7]

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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Sorry I'm not familiar!

[@nohalo7]

@@RobArnoldWorld Its all good, Rob!

[@jasoncarrizales3033]

..The intro to Lumps..Killer..

[@karenanthony7957]

SRV! Had 5 springs

[@tdarcs]

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 😂

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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?

[@tdarcs]

@@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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@tdarcs Word! I often do the same, and leave the strings slightly flat before tightening the nut screws. 🎸

[@juliochingaling5824]

Great video. Thank you. Blessings.

[@ErikSchultekdrums]

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

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome tek! I'm glad you tuned in! I'm ready for some drum workshop videos from your channel!🥁

[@jakobeypike5349]

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

[@PleaseForgiveYourself]

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....

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I'm super happy to hear that man!🙏🎸

[@jefferycarter1791]

Dude great video.....very patient and informative.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey thanks a lot man, and I hope it helped you out!🎸

[@TravelerShovon]

best video about this issues

[@thedddemon]

I love your guitar tech videos, everything is so clearly explained. Many thanks

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to hear it bro!🤘😎

[@Wh33lsofFortune]

You can also use higher grade springs as well

[@jacobportch1483]

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]

Excellent man! Happy to hear it!🎸

[@billhoover2743]

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]

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

[@bradkilbourn9099]

Thank you for the save

[@RobArnoldWorld]

My pleasure! 🎸

[@alwashere7261]

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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey thanks man, and welcome aboard! 🎸

[@TheGroovemetal81]

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!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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!🎸

[@BrunoRakonic]

Hey, great video. Does it need to be "perfect float" and does it makes intonation problems if it's not? Thanks Rob :)

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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

[@kopan14]

please do a how-to for action/ string height adjustment on the Floyd Rose

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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]

@@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]

@@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! 🎸

[@thomasmcmichael1491]

thanks

[@roccogentilella2134]

Thank you my friend

[@RobArnoldWorld]

My pleasure!🎸

[@opiewilcox7728]

Wow! Great helpful video!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to hear it!🎸

[@jamesfewell2100]

Awsome tuning sensei helped me out tons it couldn't have been any clearer than that...🤘😎👍

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome James! Happy to hear it!🎸

[@jamesfewell2100]

@@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

[@bluematrix5001]

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...

[@jamescardella2133]

Huge thank you for this video

[@RobArnoldWorld]

My pleasure! Thanks for checking it out🎸

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

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!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome bro!🎸

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

@@RobArnoldWorld 🤘🤘 hey, I'm curious what strings you usually go to for your Drop C setups?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@MartinBellamyMBDrums For the past few years I've been using DR High Beam 11-52's, and I love em'!

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

@@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!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@MartinBellamyMBDrums Thanks for tuning in bro!

[@papaemeritus4544]

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... ;-)

[@Hagstrom4ever]

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 :-)

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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.

[@Hagstrom4ever]

@@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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@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.

[@gsanchezal]

Great video thank you! Do you think i can tune on E flat, whith 0.9 strings gauge on a floyd rose bridge?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Absolutely!

[@Mark-cz7tg]

I need help! I go a whole step down, I have arthritis so i use a normal ernie ball 10 set with a 48 for the low e, does the floyd need to be flush with the body, like is it idal to set it to a point where if u ran your finger over the body, the floyd would be even with the body?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

No! Just parallel. The height of the bridge, and whether or not it's flush with the body, is a preference thing regarding your action. (string height)

[@Mark-cz7tg]

Dude thank you so much

[@SoCalDrone4u]

Is it possible to float a flush mount Floyd? At least a little bit? Dive only sucks...need to be able to vibrato. Thanks!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I'm not sure I totally understand. A Floyd or "floating tremolo" rests in pre cut cavity within your guitar body. This allows it to move freely in either direction, backwards or forwards. I get the feeling you may be asking about a different type of bridge. If you want, tell me exactly what guitar you have and I'll look it up and take a look.

[@EnigmaticAnamoly]

My only hang up is getting the claw to be even. The treble side is always sticking out a little more/loosened a bit more than the bass side. The only way i can get it close to even is if the fine tuners are all set differently. Is it ok to have a "crooked" claw or am i compromising anything doing it that way?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

That's totally fine! Trem claw screws can be screwed in at different lengths, no problem. What's most important is that both sides of your bridge are parallel to the body. And if getting there requires screwing in the trem claw screws unevenly, do it!

[@deafworldstudios8644]

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.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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!

[@michaelgallegos8811]

This was great bro thank u🍺🎸

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to help! 🍺🎸

[@BOUZOUKI_PETE]

just take the middle spring off detune it tune it up til its eneven the opposite way then throw the spring back on and itll even out as you tune turning those screws is impossible youll strip em

[@kashraf581w]

Thanks for this excellent vid I restrung my EVH Wolfgang (dive only) special with a 10 52 and down tuned to drop C. Guitar came factory fitted with two springs and 9 42 gauge. So I had to add two more springs and tighten the screws all the way into wood. In the end the bridge was almost parallel to the body but the tremolo had become toooooo stiff. In the end I changed back to 9 42 as I found the tremolo impossible to use. Wanted to ask if people who use heavier gauge mostly use it on the hard tails because heavier gauge makes tremolo too stiff even with slaggy tunings like drop C. Am I right???

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I suppose the level of stiffness is more acceptable to some, and less acceptable to others. Of course everyone loves a nice spongy and responsive tremolo, but that too is a balancing act to achieve, depending on your setup. Question... did you go straight from 2 springs to 4? I would recommend trying 3 springs in the V pattern. That's what I like best, and I primarily play in drop C, 11-52. I also have plenty of room to turn my screws in either direction if necessary. Keep working at it, and good luck! 🎸

[@kashraf581w]

@@RobArnoldWorld I added one spring first. It wasn’t getting levelled despite screws all the way into wood. Then I added the fourth one. After that when I reset it up for 9 42 I took the two springs out but noticed that on standard tuning I had to tighten the screws way more than they were originally. Seems like I messed up something. Thanks for the prompt response. Cheers

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@kashraf581w Only thing I can think of is to maybe try new springs? Like maybe the ones you're using aren't supplying the proper amount of tension? That scenario would be SUPER rare, but, a fresh set would be a fairly inexpensive experiment.

[@perzeus011]

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

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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

[@alimessaoudi5013]

Hi Bro, i got a problem, which I'm struggling with, my Floyd rose got stuck down , i want to restring my guitar but apparently got stuck somehow, could you tell me what to do to adjust the height

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Yeah! The proper amount of tension just needs to be applied to the strings so that they pull the bridge back up. Please check out my other Perfect Float video as well. ► kzbin.info/www/bejne/haG6ZJiun5p7fNE Every scenario is different when it comes to this stuff, but between both of these videos, the information is there for you to consider and apply accordingly to your situation. Just study the videos, practice and experiment, and you'll eventually get it floating just right!🎸

[@The_JustJoshing]

Cool video man! That guitar is sweet, very shiny

[@RobArnoldWorld]

😎🎸

[@jonnyd1645]

I wish the spring adjustment screws were allen keys or somthing, most common issue ive had is screws heads stripping out

[@RobArnoldWorld]

That is a good idea!

[@bud4jesus]

My problem is after set up is perfect. I use the tremolo bar and the strings go out of tune. These strings have been on for a while so they should not still be stretching. I have ordered heavier springs, I hope that works. What are your thoughts?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I find that if strings are too old, they tend to not hold tune as well. So you have the right mindset that new strings need to be stretched, but as strings get older, they tend to stretch themselves out of tune a little. But in terms of your guitar going out of tune after using the whammy bar, that's a different can of worms. A quality bridge definitely stays in tune better after using the whammy, and in general. The same goes for a quality guitar. I've found that cheaper guitars NEVER stay in tune no matter what. You can also make sure your bridge is seated properly, and not moving around at all when you use the whammy bar. Good luck!

[@jonathanmanalo3266]

I recently bought ibanez rg550 genesis reissue, this helps alot.. Is it ok to make the angled spring on floating bridge? Some recommends it to be paralleled.. but in my setup i make it angled

[@RobArnoldWorld]

In many of my guitars I use three springs in a V shape. So yes, angled is fine, as long as everything is symmetrical. 👌

[@scottishbawbag315]

Robb, are u ever going to go a clinic in the scottish higlands? Much respect bro.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Honestly I doubt it man, but hey, you never know! I'd love to make it back to Scotland one day!