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

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

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

[@johnvalderrama9339]

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

[@eamonahern7495]

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

[@buckycore]

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

[@ErinBarrera-jh3ji]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@ErinBarrera-jh3ji]

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

[@ErinBarrera-jh3ji]

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

[@Jay_kun777]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@sapphireeyes69420]

its been 2 years now did u learn yet?

[@TheArthurfonzarelli]

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

[@everythingist314]

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

[@joesatchton212]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@markglenn24]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@markglenn24]

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

[@thelastvigil111]

do not use wd40 anywhere near a guitar.. or anything not designed specifically for use with guitars for that matter.. but in particular never use wd40 as any kind of lubricant.

[@jhso1108]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@ninevoltromeo]

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

[@TheGuitarmaster1990]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!!

[@TheGiraf2]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@w1b2p3]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@edgyswordsmanmanga4051]

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

[@MrRhlozano]

Thanks for the seminar. I set up my floyd rose tremolo on my new ESP LTD H-1001 for the 1st time & your help allowed me to dial it in with little trouble. Don't get me wrong, it took about an hour or so but your step by step video showed me exactly how to do it & what to watch out for. It sounds great & stays in tune. Yaowza!!!

[@InspiringTracks]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know that the vide was helpfull. Cheers!!

[@utenguitar]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@deepanjanmallick6215]

By far the best video ever on Floyd Rose.Thanks! SO nicely and easily explained straight to the point.

[@youdeserveabundance254]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@jinxie1080]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@911saltlife]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks, glad you liked it!!

[@Luiz-di7yf]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@eamonahern7495]

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

[@Hodji91]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks a lot!!

[@canonviewer]

Thank you for this! I picked up a second hand ESP from a charity shop and this is my first guitar with a Floyd Rose system, so this is new ground for me. Very helpful!

[@DiscoGemini]

Hands down the best guitar setup videos on the internet. Thank you.

[@TheDarkmore]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks! It makes your life waaay easier

[@mostresticator5]

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

[@dalbyonemanband]

Mine dont have one. Just bought bran new.

[@Dylan-vu2gl]

So glad I found this, my Jackson has 12 gauge tuned for c standard and I’ve been wanting to switch it back to 9-42 for standard tuning for a while now

[@Terneyah]

This might be the best Floyd Rose tutorial I've seen so far on uTube. 👍 Thanks for the video & effort! 😃

[@btbb3726]

Thanks! 👍🏻 I have a Floyd Rose on a late 80’s - early 90’s Fender HM Strat. A friend of mine had a late 80’s Kramer with a Floyd Rose so when I picked up that guitar I have with a Floyd Rose I knew the basics but you’re video should help me to dial everything in. A few years ago I bought some kind of kit that amounts to attaching some parts to the Floyd Rose tremolo to make it easier to adjust.

[@abd_cheese7353]

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

[@Ugandan_key]

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

[@frisoco9825]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

Wow thanks!!!!

[@user-kf7kg3lf9w]

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

[@darianoechslermgp]

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

[@nomaddawhat7643]

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

[@muratdemircioglu3150]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@diggy2107]

Wow you really did a thorough job showing how to adjust, good job!

[@randymccoy2527]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@leononwork]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@bannequins]

Dude you’re amazing! Thank you for ALL the details so many tutorials pass by. Thank you

[@chansemorris866]

Just got my first Floyd guitar, actually ended up with 3 in one day so being my first Floyd guitars this was definitely needed knowledge. Very helpful thanks!

[@christianlloyd3998]

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

[@asdaw-ox6nv]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@Destroyyyahhhhh21]

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

[@fklr-369]

Best video so far you explained everything I needed to know

[@renthebat]

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

[@LimeBall]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@robertgwatkin]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

Great to hear that. Glad you found it useful!

[@angelopajotte7782]

You’re my hero THANKSSSSSSS did my own set up after being afraid for years thanks to this vid

[@napulen]

So good, so precise and to the point. Thanks for this!

[@jnkmal9519]

dang. I wasn't aware of all thise gotchas. this video probably saved my time and frustration. thanks!

[@markhorton1718]

I have decided not to pay someone to change out the strings on my PRS SE Floyd this time. As a matter of fact, I had even decided to go from 9s to 10s before I went online and found this channel. I couldn't believe that you were doing that same thing!! I'm sure that I'm not the only one who feels intimidated by the Floyd Rose tremolo system the first time around,lol. But after watching this video and taking my time, it's really not so hard. Thank You, Good Sir for walking me through this Labor of love!!!

[@soundscapes4619]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad to help!!!

[@tricksterdaclair]

Best tutorial video for floyd rose adjustments there is ! Thanks a lot

[@ForsellOfficial]

Just bought some thicker strings to downtune my Ibanez prestige to Dadgad (but down to C#). This was awesome to follow along! Great video man!

[@Ittss_Just_Chriss]

I was stuck tuning my Floyd Rose for about an hour lmfao then I finally understood one of the major steps on tuning it from your video preciate it man 🙏🙏

[@InspiringTracks]

That's awesome, glad you liked it!

[@Maddy-cy9fu]

Thank you for this! The instructions were well layed out and fluid/easy to follow. Took away any confusion I had :)

[@InspiringTracks]

That's great! Glad you found it useful!

[@operator8181]

hands down best video out there on the topic \m/

[@InspiringTracks]

Wow thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@ronniegetty5675]

Thank you for pointers I got a used guitar and I play with 11-50 Guage strings and the new guitar with a floyd rose had 9 Guage on it with your help I successfully changed to 11 guage

[@ADJ1.1]

What a fantastic tutorial 👏

[@nimaalikhah9047]

thank you so much. floyd rose set up was always a nightmare for me but now i finally can do it. thumbs up

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks! I'm really glad to hear that!!

[@moshezarviv1252]

great tutorial , dude !!

[@manfp7248]

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

[@cuequenio7750]

Thanks a lot bro! I didn't know what I was doing wrong, any other video I watched didn't explained the steps as well as you did

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for your comment!!

[@brutalslam8443]

Thank you for doing this. Your tutorial has been super helpful for me!

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad it was helpful! cheers!!!

[@SScarnati]

Good ol Blackie Ibanez RG with shark fin inlays and a floatee. That was my first good decent guitar after the wal-mart Washburn in a box 😸🤙🤌 Thanks for the video man! I just finally got a floating bridge on a Jackson and all these tips are coming back to me!

[@JohnGaray]

The best tutorial i have seen!

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks!!

[@cooltheengines]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@stramster1]

Great tutorial mate. Love the Seiko tuner. I had one of those 30 years ago.

[@davewilliams2405]

Thanks man, really awesome guide, clear and well explained. And the first song sounds evil! Great video

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks Dave, I'm glad you liked the video. Cheers!!!

[@Iamthesun314]

I was thinking of buying the Synyster Gates Strings that just came out but they’re 10-52 and my strings now are 9-42 so I was a little panicky about that but now with this tutorial I feel more confident if I do buy those strings. Thanks!

[@soulsreunion9723]

Best explanation ever seen. Thanks

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad you found it useful!

[@TheRichardHartog]

Very nice tutorial....thanks!

[@georgepopescu977]

It's really a great tutorial, brilliant and useful 🤘🏻

[@InspiringTracks]

Wow thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Excellent tutorial!! I saved it, and subscribed, thanks!

[@xstevexxx]

Wish I'd watched this when I first bought my Ibanez, best video on this for sure 👍

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@brotherjohnduo3438]

Man...is the best video aboud floyd/edge tremolos, thanks for sharing...

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!!

[@thursfield3107]

that's a nice and comprehensive tutorial

[@dominiquez5643]

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

[@Iojan85]

Great video. Thanks a lot!

[@stevenb8425]

I just did this on my Schecter Hell Raiser before I saw this video. I pretty much did all of the things in the video, but was not near as smooth sailing. I had seen a couple of videos, but not anything as good as this one. With a few simple tools and this video I think anyone can get this done. After finishing, my guitar plays so much better with the new strings, same size as video, and the adjustments. What a difference. Thanks so much!

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@flonkas]

The hellraiser is a gorgeous guitar, you got the dark cherry one?

[@stevenb8425]

@@flonkas I actually bought two hell-raiser's at an estate sale. One white, and one dragon burst. They are great guitars, but do way more than my skills will ever see. The set-up can be done by a novice with some KZbin help.

[@halyms007]

Thanks brother. Easy to understand. Very straight forward video tutorial.

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad you liked it!

[@carlosmagana7710]

Really helpful. Thanks!

[@basementmma42069]

Awesome video and very well done with the setup. It was around the truss rod adjustment that I lost faith in my abilities on this one lol. I'll be taking it to someone who can do this much easier than me, as I finally have a really good quality guitar and want to keep it that way

[@Racelinekarting]

That’s a very clear video. Just picked up a guitar and it had a floyd rose on it and thought to myself how the hell do I adjust this. Now I know. Cheers.

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks!, I'm gald to help

[@MikeMiranda777]

Excellent video!

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!!

[@mang3139]

Great video brother! Just what I need!

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@danielcrane3353]

Most helpful video I’ve ever seen

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad you think so!

[@MichaelEMJAYARE]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@james159ish]

Learned a lot today ...thank you x1,000,000!

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@helmannlago7858]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks man!

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad it was helpful! cheers!

[@xuhan9976]

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

[@graffitibob]

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

[@chadduck4179]

@@graffitibob Tuning stability of flyod rose are better

[@SurviveTheDay]

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

[@shannonnicollechannel5884]

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

[@tomminkler7640]

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

[@igorcgi]

Best tutorial by far

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks!!!

[@chipcaronte]

Thanks for posting.

[@michaelking42]

THANK YOU so very much, what a quality video! Yes, I shouted thank you.

[@InspiringTracks]

Haha awesome!! I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks to you my friend!

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

This was a great help, can't thank you enough.

[@InspiringTracks]

Glad you liked it!!

[@ronhammersmith6572]

Well done! Thank you

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@madnessfouall1431]

such a great help! Thank you so much!

[@InspiringTracks]

I'm glad to help!

[@mrzeebub5284]

VERY helpful!

[@Yathoom2]

Very nice tips 👍🤙

[@InspiringTracks]

Thanks, I'm glad to help!

[@austinfailz]

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

[@yyman830809]

Thanks for the tutorial. Finally solved my problem. 🤟

[@InspiringTracks]

Awesome to hear that. Thanks for your comment!!

[@davenew4832]

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

[@InspiringTracks]

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

[@martinezmailbox]

You are a life saver! Thanks 🍻

[@Jazzerine]

Dude, awesome video! really useful to learn how to properly setup these types of guitar. In the beginning, a bit of Vai´s "horsie" action going... :)

[@InspiringTracks]

Haha tanks! I'm glad you liked the video and also the backing track!

[@Makinwaives]

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

[@jariperkele6471]

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