NEW Floyd Rose Rail Tail Tremolo Overview

𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹 Tremolo Retrofit Kit for Stratocaster® style tremolo fitted guitars. Easy DIY drop-in for 6 point bridges with no mods*. (*Also fits 2 point bridge guitars with some minor drilling) 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀! Read more about it.▼
𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟:
The Rail Tail Tremolo is a full-contact, dive-only tremolo designed to retrofit your existing Strat® -style 6-point tremolo with no modifications to your guitar; a clever design merging the feel and reliability of a hardtail bridge with the flexibility of a tremolo system. Computer designed and precision-machined, the Rail Tail achieves maximum performance and stunning appearance without compromising comfort or feel. Its unique features allow for adjustability to fit a variety of guitar bodies and for an easy DIY installation.
Unlike the original tremolo design that rocks on a bevel located under the screw heads, the Rail Tail tremolo plate rotates around a precision rail that is mounted directly to the guitar body. The plate cradles the entire rail with precision as if they were one unit improving sound quality and tuning stability.
This union also creates a greater breakpoint allowing open strings to maintain pitch when bending another, much like a hardtail. The tremolo plate consists of slotted string block mounting holes not only for accommodating installation but also allowing the string block to be positioned forward for greater rotational range. This means diving up to 15 degrees more than conventional tremolo bridges.
An advanced string block also consists of game-changing features: Mid-positioned tapered string holes assist in true string saddle contact. Working in alliance with the rail and string block are the roller fitted string saddles. This entire assembly provides ultimate vibrational energy transfer from the strings to the guitar body resulting in better overall sustain and tonal qualities.
E to E string spacing available in Narrow spacing 2 1/16" (52mm) and Wide spacing 2 7/32" (56mm)
►𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: The Rail mounting holes are universal meaning that a narrow spaced Rail Tail will fit onto a wide-spaced guitar body and vice versa◄ (For optimum performance, playing experience, and reliability, it’s highly recommended that the guitar this unit is being installed on, is equipped with locking tuners and a quality nut.)
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*P.S. The song is "Steel The Light" by Q5 featuring Floyd Rose on guitar!

[@WickBeavers]

Fabulous on my vintage strats!

[@stevekellyjr]

Nice inclusion of Floyd's old band Q5 for the backing track - Those guys are awesome!

[@northvanheli]

I love this!!! I am all over this the moment it ships!! Well done Floyd Rose!!

[@ruassmarkt]

FINALLY an innovation in this whole mess of a vibrato system!

[@escalator9734]

+ruassmarkt There has been several other designs (better than this) on the market for some time now.

[@ruassmarkt]

Escalator IKR? Ibanez Zero Resistance, Vigier Needle Pivot, Stetsbar...

[@MFKR696]

+ruassmarkt The Ibby Zero Point system is no longer manufactured, just fyi.

[@ruassmarkt]

INF1D3L010 and that really bums me

[@MFKR696]

ruassmarkt Same here man.

[@MarioBohorquezE]

Loved the animation

[@thehowlingjoker]

I very much enjoyed how this video was like a mad scientist trying to promote his new and definitely not dangerous security robots to potential investors.

[@CRaul87]

Love the design, both in aesthetics and engineering!

[@johnmallios551]

I have this unit on my strat and I just want to set your expectations. It does sound and sustain better than your standard strat tremelo. You need to tighten the springs as much as you can so that it always cocks all the way back. It does not handle pinch harmonic dive bombs nearly as well as a Floyd rose because the nut isn't locked. It cannot do the Eddie Van Halen things if you know what I mean. It is easy to install, but it is expensive.

[@Dothreban]

Just ordered one for my strat this weekend. 💪

[@merman93]

I love mine as It has so many innovations that are actually useful, my favorite being the adjustable block which can increase the "throw" of your Trem. Like my latest Gotoh, their block also has a better break angle by having the ball end connect higher up in the block. I'm glad I got mine early though, I do NOT like "roller" saddles, and I hear the latest production run has switched over to these. I have had bad issues with roller saddles previously, but maybe FR has licked the "contact" issue.

[@luckylicks3497]

It's all about the tranference of energy, giving you full-bodied tone.

[@luckylicks3497]

You're right on, 100% correct! I'm well aware of this, as it's been a big part of my life in high-end classical guitars. I've always thought people knew energy can be transferred in right and wrong ways; so much for the myth. Revised: it's all about the desired tranference of energy, giving you full-bodied tone.

[@christianplysgtr]

coupling

[@GladRags]

The music is the best part of this video

[@nambasaurus]

Such a clever design!

[@Fons1958]

So, whats clever?

[@roderickpatterson5218]

In my 30+ years playing floyds, kahlers, etc the Ibanez Edge & Edge Lo Pros take the most abuse. Ever seen Vai? NO ONE goes as wild as Vai! He even picks the GTR off the ground & shakes it, only holding the bar!!! UFR!

[@anthonyoresteen4767]

Yeh but his base plates last only 2-3 months. Ibanez sends him new ones.

[@StephenAvery93]

Pretty cool. Maybe not different enough to replace a good strat-style trem, but definitely an option for one already replacing a bridge or building a new guitar.

[@KushellKarki]

One of best ever created I know is basic best but this new one is beast 😁

[@scarlettepunk2087]

Now that’s worth looking into

[@Mr59coconut]

Outstanding design.....awesome

[@jazzbutcherroxx1905]

Absolutely great! Floyd Rose is a genius. Hope it get's my richie kotzen strat in tune:)

[@thenewmeister1377]

Actually it looks identical in every way to the Boogie Rail unit. I have 3 of them on different guitars and they are really cool. I loved that they were relatively inexpensive and came in many colors. I know the Boogie Rail guys sold the design idea which is why they are out of production so I guess Floyd Rose bought it up and is marketing it. I paid $35 a piece for them so who knows what they are going for...

[@onzkicg]

Great design!

[@5urg3x]

This is great but why make it Dive Only? One of the best things about the modern two-point Strat tremolos is you can actually do flutters on them and go up if you want to. You guys should really release a ball bearing based tremolo -- The Vigier system is amazing...And so is the Ibanez SynchroniZR and the ZR2.0...Those are the best trem designs in the world IMHO...Knife edges are never going to be as good as sealed permanently lubricated bearings.

[@zzzGroove]

+surgeyX look at the other video at youtube

[@5urg3x]

+Michael Groove What are you talking about? What video? Can't you just link me?

[@zzzGroove]

+surgeyX oh, damned and sorry. confusion on my side. but if - my friend - Floyd does really such a thing like the FXR and per the video it works, i am sure we will see and the best "vintage" modernized tremolo ever. Probably not before namm show in 2016. :-(

[@SteelSkin667]

+surgeyX From what I see on these schematics, you could set it to float by having it set at an angle, just like any old six-point trem.

[@5urg3x]

+SteelSkin667 That's good news!

[@MixDK66]

Got one of these, it looks good ets but today i wanted to put on new strings and i cant get 3 of the old strings out they are stuck inside the tremolo. Its way to tight, i use 0.1 strings. I think Floyd rose should look into this problem.

[@AmIonArock]

awesome video

[@ArielsSmartyPants]

I will be getting one. :)

[@HansAaraas]

Seems nice.

[@martinopatagonia351]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH LO QUIEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@JonManProductions]

...Question, does this unit have anything to do with the Boogie-Rail tremolo unit that was being sold a few years ago? I was lucky to receive one to test on one of my guitars (this was back in 2011-2012) and it was a great concept, but that original unit was rather un-refined in terms of look and required the use of the original tremolo's block and saddles. But yeah, I WANT THIS ON MY PRS SE. When will it be available?

[@olejoergenmalm16]

It's strange that they only made it a dive-only trem...

[@jasonbaines3371]

Does the rail tail change the tone of a strat that much? If I deck the fender trem would it be similar? I’ve heard rail tail is worth it cuz it makes strats sound more stratie

[@tomsutton964]

What's the string spacing on this : 2 1/16 or 2 3/16?

[@ironpirites]

I feel really dumb but what makes the trem come back after diving and why aren't the strings pulling it "flat" all the time. Regular trems have springs anchored to the body underneath the pick ups. I don't see this component of the system in the video. I guess I'm just dumb. Can anybody explain this? Maybe they just left it out because it's an "obvious" necessity that is not relevant to selling point of the product.

[@Fons1958]

Your nut as dumb as you think.

[@franksgamelab]

Ok. Really nice. But what about those American standard strats that have a 2 point pivot system?

[@middle_pickup]

+Paulo Henrique Lang Hohmann You'll have to remove the mounting studs and find your correct mounting position for the new holes.

[@mikejones-vd3fg]

whammy bar? cool!!

[@frantisca]

How about the SuperVee Blade Runner tremolo ? Quite a contender… \m/

[@JPTyler]

Agreed!

[@twinsmm1]

+frantisca the blade runner would be my preference. looks more like a vintage trem but 100 times more stable.

[@bluwng]

+Gonzalo Olivera Alves Based on the mechanics of the system I don't see why it can't be set up to float. Loosening the springs should place you in a floating configuration unless I am missing something.

[@JohnnyTsak316]

the tone of th blade runner is the issue although using thier brass bolck helps

[@Todesnuss]

The reason this wont float properly is because you can't get it parallel to the body without touching down on the body. The SuperVee in turn is by default floating since it sits a little off the body when it's parallel. You can change that with a block of course.

[@fredhug6972]

Complete pain in the ass to get a string through the bridge. Any suggestions?

[@jonhernandez3178]

I like it!!!!!

[@KevinDillardguitar]

I too would be interested if this can be routed/set up for pull ups as well.. \m/

[@jubjub905]

Rail design has been done but nothing wrong with that. I just want to know why its dive only? Ive never been able to a keep a dive only non-locking trem in tune, even with a well cut and lubed nut, for me, Ive always needed to do a quick pull up to reset the strings back into tune.

[@SRFMPF]

nice design, can you also make a locking version?

[@zzzGroove]

if its manufactured like its cadded it should be great

[@sbrave]

but does it stay in tune without a locking nut?

[@gunsandguitars6678]

I want one

[@dembele5447]

Only down?

[@stevejensen1512]

Would this work as a replacement trem system for the Kramer baretta special? I’m looking for a non mod replacement that I can just drop in my guitar without any mods. Thanks

[@hawaiianshirtguy_29]

I was wondering the same thing man. I'd like to put one on my Kramer Baretta Special.

[@aarons3825]

@@hawaiianshirtguy_29 It is a drop in replacement for the baretta special however I had a lot of problems with tunjng stability. not sure if it’s a problem with the nut but when i would use the tremolo the strings would return at a higher pitch

[@hawaiianshirtguy_29]

@@aarons3825 I gotta say man, over the past couple of years having my baretta, anytime I used the trem the high strings would go out of tune. I know how you feel

[@aarons3825]

@@hawaiianshirtguy_29 the only thing i have yet to try is replace the nut. i’ve put locking tuners on, widening the stock nut, using lighter strings. nothing seems to work

[@thehowlingjoker]

@@aarons3825 Have you tried rubbing some pencil lead into the nut slots, the graphite would provide lubrication for the strings? Could even use something else slippy like a tiny drop of oil mixed into water. If that reduces the tuning instability then it is a safe bet that the nut is the issue. Either way, if you took it to a tech, they would cut you a new nut and find any other potential problem areas for you.

[@Bleats_Sinodai]

I'm intrigued as to why the background of choice for that rendering seems to be a parking lot...

[@Cc-ti8ep]

Que es lo que hace diferente este puente semiflotante con otras marcas, tambien ¿Cuando y donde lo concigo en méxico?

[@tolerbearALTII]

How do you retrofit an original Floyd Rose bridge in a Squire Stratocaster with a 6 point vintage vibrato/tremolo? Thanks.

[@Maxx61]

If Kahler could reduce the size of their units, they would sell a ton of 'em. Their footprint is just so damn big. I use both systems but for me, Kahler has always been a more logical approach than the Floyd Rose, I just wish it was smaller.

[@christianplysgtr]

+Maxx61 hey man nice guitar in th`e picture music man?

[@Maxx61]

Samick Blues Saraceno TV Twenty

[@calebproductions5970]

Footprint? Give me a break with that shit

[@conrad98gtp]

Can you replace the standard fender 6-point trem with this?

[@officialfloydrose5849]

Yes. That's pretty much what it is intended for.

[@fender86541]

For when in stores?

[@techphanatik4689]

when will it come out and will be put on oem's maybe like a chapman guitar

[@poundtacos4006]

Dear Floyd, I need a vid on the non fine tuner trem please! Very interested, but very little info on the product! Any help is greatly appreciated! Rock n roll\m/

[@BigPhi84]

Mark Hodder Check out the Charvel Guthrie Govan signature guitar for more info. Btw, it is a single locking system (well, technically double if you use locking tuners).

[@TehDrunkenMonkey]

If EverTune could make a EvertuneFR >

[@danielmartinez5622]

Que floyd rose puedo instalar en mi peavey wolfgang?

[@SP2333]

The fender one is fine. If Malmsteen uses stock it can't be to bad

[@christianplysgtr]

you mean Hendrix

[@3c_guitars]

Can i get one of these to try

[@marcelojulio]

Whoa ! Just is not perfect because (Apparently) the block does not seem to be dense enough, a big block (IMHO) is still the best invention created already thinking of sustain. However this idea is excelent ! If fu-tone guys sales a big-block version from this tremolo, i will certainly think about it.

[@Fons1958]

This is a product that won't sell as much as FR would like it to be.

[@Fons1958]

11 months later....and...I was right.

[@craigmead3484]

Correct me if I am wrong, but it looks like you have to take the whole thing apart to change a string.....

[@vch42]

+Craig Mead Beginning of animation is wrong/misleading showing the strings as being bellow the saddles (?!??! :-)) ). In reality, if you have another look, you will see that the strings are put on it just as they would on a classic Strat tremolo. The only innovation is the gliding surface on which it rests and the mounting fine alignment slots. And maybe some design stuff not obvious from the animation. But it's pretty much a Strat trem that has a gliding surface like a hinge, instead of rotating against the guitar body. Nice idea, though.

[@erikhoogstad6520]

What about a brass block? Would I have to buy one and have it machined?

[@southpawusa1612]

Will this be availible for left handed guitars?

[@Dejoblue]

When the hell are you going to make a locking non-fine-tuner bridge that fits a standard two point fender mount hole configuration?

[@RJW14]

why would you not want finetuners with a locking bridge?

[@realtruenorth]

That makes zero sense, probably why they didn't make it. 😉

[@SanMarvinNinguemSantana]

essa Flutua!

[@ohkey2999]

so the tremolo is touching the guitar after install?

[@Eidosgod]

Is this better than Kahler?

[@bobb1202]

Will it take 20 years less to set up than a normal Floyd?

[@MikeHRS]

Nice one, but I think I'm staying with the old traditional original one though, we are guitarists; we're old fashioned! btw that guitar track in the background kicks asses

[@DOMINOSMOFO]

So this is basically a Super-Vee bridge?

[@christianplysgtr]

no . superr vee uses a leaf spring much like a gibson vibrola plate tremolo (sucks)

[@Fons1958]

SuperVee works like a charm. Your a liar.

[@RaynP]

Was this made in sketchup?

[@nevinmarknarciso]

wonder if this will fit into my PRS SE

[@officialfloydrose5849]

Yes, it should fit just fine if it's a 6 point system. We had a customer just recently install a Rail Tail narrow on a PRS CE 24 and is very happy with it. You can read the comment in our official installation video comment section.

[@nevinmarknarciso]

@@officialfloydrose5849 do u have photo?

[@richfiryn]

Anyone have experience with this trem setup on a Mexi SSS Strat ?

[@richfiryn]

ok, thanks

[@joeymondry1997]

I wonder if you can rout out for the rail tail to be floating term?

[@middle_pickup]

+Joey Mondry If you read the press release on the website you'll see that it's designed to act as a hard tail during bends so that open strings can ring freely in correct pitch. It's much like Eddie sets up his Floyds. Doing what you suggest while possible (as far as I can tell) would end this functionality.

[@joeymondry1997]

The designed almost remind me of john petrucci bridge on his musicman

[@middle_pickup]

I haven't seen that one. What's the guitar called? I haven't followed his work.

[@joeymondry1997]

Music man john petrucci just search that up

[@5urg3x]

+Joey Mondry The EBMM floating bridge can go both ways (dive and pull up) and you can also still do flutters on it. You just can not dive as low (or as high) as an OFR where the string tension is so loose they are flopping all over the neck -- which IMHO, is pointless anyways. That's how they achieve the tuning stability -- that combined with locking tuners -- yes, locking TUNERS, NOT a locking nut -- totally different. The Music Man guitars use a standard compensated nut, no locks on it. IMHO this design (the new floyd) is not the way to go. If you REALLY need this, Ibanez's ZPS system is probably the best thing you'll ever try. There are also other methods that balance the springs in the back cavity that will mimic the ZPS system -- There's a company called "Stay toon'd" or something that makes a custom back claw that is staggered so the inner springs are not as tight, and hence the bridge won't move when doing double stops. I never minded that though, I always thought it ads a bit of quirkiness to my playing...It's very easy to compensate for, just bend a little more \ less (depending) and listen to it and feel it.

[@elpablosky6300]

The price is more affordable ?

[@vashpo]

Does this tremolo can keep the strings in tune after press the tremolo bar?

[@oneeyemonster3262]

+Vash Po No...it still need rollers on the nut.. That's what cuase the un tuning.The strings stick to the nut.

[@jromasterofone]

+Vash Po No, it can makes BLT sandwiches.

[@miksedk]

HHmm isn't this just US standard tremolo? slightly modded?

[@topsnek9384]

Yeah, it's made to fix all the problems it has. rolling saddles to prevent unwanted friction there that causes tuning issues and sometimes breaking strings. and the holes are at an angle which is GREAT cause I have a lot of string breakages right there on my strat

[@eyeofamon]

Why does the block have a forward/back adjustment?

[@SuperBeeA12]

+Allen Montgomery - I'm sure many guitars have slightly different tremolo cavity sizes - as per the write up: The tremolo plate consists of slotted string block mounting holes not only for accommodating installation but also allowing the string block to be positioned forward for greater rotational range.

[@chrispile3878]

+Allen Montgomery Because the intonation can be set for even cheapo Asian Strats that may not have accurate dimensions....

[@Eltonx38]

Vegatrem a copiado un poco no ?

[@DeadShred9]

If Im gonna have and use one I wanna be able to bend both ways . I quit using one because I hated locking the strings down and all the bullshit that goes into it ! But with locking tuners now may be something to look into ? Having to cut the balls off and allen wrench them tight it just annoys me thinking about it . Music is different these days and even old school Metal guys like me wanna change strings fast tune up & shredd !!!!

[@bryantherocker]

CAN IT PULL UP ????

[@tommysalgueiro4266]

how much it cost?

[@o.w.dobbins6927]

Wow!!, nearly $300…that’s more than the original Floyd Rose locking tremolo….just don’t see it.

[@JusAequum]

No need for spring? This is quit cool design.

[@mttclifford]

of course it needs springs, it's still a Stratocaster style vibrato. the springs are omitted in the video because it is assumed that players understand that a fulcrum style unit will have springs providing the counter tension. if it were a different design, then it would emphasize that.

[@deaennnn2851]

Will it fit on a squier bullet strat?

[@officialfloydrose5849]

Squier Bullets tend to be a little thinner than traditional Strats so it's always good to measure first. The height of the Rail Tail string block is 41mm or just under 1 - 5/8".

[@AldoAlfredoRamirezR]

What is the name of the song?

[@falcorn1359]

+AldoAlfredoRamirezR Q 5 - Steel The Light

[@AldoAlfredoRamirezR]

+SCHECTER LEFT Thanks a lot

[@northvanheli]

+AldoAlfredoRamirezR Btw, that's Floyd Rose shredding I beleive :)

[@AldoAlfredoRamirezR]

+Erik Lagerway Sorry man, I don't know what you meant, but it's as SCHECTER LEFT said, its name is Q 5 - Steel The Light

[@chrispile3878]

This is very similar to Schecter vibrato systems from the late 70's/early 80's. Robust engineering, no extra routing when retrofitting to existing Strat style guitars, and no more cutting off ball ends. If priced right, should be a BIG seller. I hate normal Floyds. and would prefer this. Of course - KAHLER RULES, but if you can't have the best, settle for this.

[@batmandeltaforce]

Better then than the Fender crap

[@fender86541]

Let me know pls

[@kalebsaffelder6868]

Looks like a kahler to me

[@ivanvillavicencio5775]

Es como un Vega trem??

[@GigaJinGaming3711]

No... Un vegatrem es similar a un Floyd Rose original excepto es más ahorrativo y es más flotante que el vibrato de Fender. una Rail tail solamente permite bombas para abajo y es diseñado exclusivamente para las Stratocaster.

[@ivanvillavicencio5775]

@@GigaJinGaming3711 gracias por la aclaración , ya tengo despejada mi duda , y creo que este rail tail también es buena opción tratándose de un buen upgrade a una strato en el sentido más conservador.

[@ACMilanPwns]

OHH FUCK

[@alejohernandez6970]

Vega trem

[@quit293]

I have similar tremolo system it sucks compare to my orginal strat tremolo.

[@tb90hm]

Q5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@acasadorocknroll7]

Showww

[@zepp3lin]

New Stocks in now! No money for me for promoting FloydRose...........LOL.

[@alexsternwart7057]

Manowar!

[@iesusmi]

Shut up and take my money.

[@charleeguillar7279]

Can it dive bomb?

[@muhammadhisyam6072]

yes

[@hunterfagan6272]

Wish they had lefties

[@WickBeavers]

Hunter Fagan just mount it upside down!