Original Floyd Rose Install, Recessed and Fully Floating.

These types of installs don't come around much anymore. A fully floating Floyd Rose install, with locking nut install. This is specifically for a Floyd Rose or licensed tremolo.

[@JohnGauntSega32]

FYI, tape measures are designed to have the hook move in and out 1/16" to get accurate inside and outside measurements. I will be replacing an awful Accutune with a Floyd Rose, and your video breaks down each step. Thanks.

[@giffimarauder]

The best part for me: the Dremel as a router with the template 👍👍👍. If had known this before I could have saved the money for an extra router fiddling around without a template...

[@patrickkem689]

That’s a shame brother. Wish you could have enlightened the customer about the Floyd Rose Rail Tail it would have been the perfect replacement for your application. Total benefit of a Floyd rose without removing any real estate. Thanks man great video! Really enjoyed it.

[@tonyrenaud590]

Always a pleasure to watch Adam use common sense, logic, and experience on these projects. He thoroughly explains the purpose and reason for every step. Even though this isn’t a tutorial, it does show the level of care and craftsmanship that goes into his work. I’m in Minneapolis, and it was a no-brainer to start trusting Adam with my own stuff after seeing these videos.

[@MillCityLutherie]

Thank Tony.

[@satchrules101]

Hi , I have 2 questions if you could please help , I’m installing my Floyd rose 1000. Into a krammer 84 I want it decked .. do I set the anchors down till it’s decked without the strings on or do I have to play around with the claw screws . ? It seems like it would be so easy but it’s starting to really bother me why I can’t figure it out yet I can send u a few pics of how it looks now .. and obviously I’ll pay you for ur help . Thanks 🙏

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

But it is not logical to spend that kind of money and time to change a perfectly good guitar when with just a little bit more money you could buy another guitar. You should at least have a trem guitar and a hardtail for every tuning that you use...

[@satchrules101]

@@onlyfromadistance7326 its all good i got all done . I like modding guitars and learning how to do it ,its fun!

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

The looseness in the tape measure is to compensate between measuring butted up, vs pulled, because of the tab underneath it used to hold it in place when pulling it to measure. It's not from wear, it's a feature! the movement is the same as the tab's thickness. Not to say that they cannot wear out, but do not easily with normal use. Used both ways, it always measures right because of it, and you don't have to add or take off 1/16". I still prefer long machinist rules. More expensive for sure, but also more accurate. I use the tape measure around the house, and good rules in guitar building and repair.

[@flybybaby8008]

Great video Adam, one of the best IMO! Thanks for sparing us the monotony of having to watch the actual routing, although the 'painting' process was somewhat tedious, again IMO. It should also be mentioned that the string guide location on the headstock doesn't interfere with the access to the truss rod! Once again, my sincerest thanks for sharing this very well done video!

[@frankbrown3717]

Very nice work. Excellent instruction.

[@gregoryclift2439]

KZbin algorithm is a winner! I love watching guitar repair videos; very relaxing and one can pick up a few good pointers. Thanks for the great videos and for keeping so many guitars in good stead.

[@tenntonnhammer]

You did a great job, the most professional job that I've seen so far.

[@hardrockindaddy]

great video Adam....you helped me out immensely, I had to install a Sophia Tremolo into a Strat, but it required a Floyde Rose Rout.. way more work than I thought

[@TEENAYY1590]

I used a box cutting knife to count out the extra for the locking nut but I’m loving your video! Keep up the good work

[@johnnywest8283]

Very good video. Lots of great information. Thank you

[@89lx98]

Thanks for the great video! I learned a lot! Well explained!

[@AaronBenner-zz3mb]

It's worth mentioning the black dye is alcohol based. If your guitar has a lacquer finish, be very careful. Alcohol eats lacquer.

[@iJosue3]

Awesome!! Thanks for the dye idea, definitely gonna use that on my mods!!!

[@justincarter9622]

Tape measure isn't lose. It's designed that way to get an accurate measurement if you are butting the end of the tape in or hooking it and pulling. It allows for the thickness of the hook to keep your measurements accurate.

[@guitarzan2979]

Nice work🎸👍

[@Bartolobot]

The loose clip on a tape measure is not the result of wear from slamming back against the case, like the author suggests. Rather, it is an intentional design feature that allows you to measure inside and outside of something and still get an accurate reading. Compensatingfor the thickness of the clips metal. Such when pushed against something it moves back the precise amount of the thickness of that metal clip and vice versa when clipped on an edge and pulled.

[@calmccullen3539]

Great work.

[@kellypeterson2625]

nice adaptation. nice video thanks

[@SuperCullen69]

Why is there no videos of people installing a top mount Floyd rose on a guitar?

[@8_cat._.hat_8]

There is literally too many

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

Cuz those are gay af

[@dpajc056]

Whats the point of a top mount?

[@v4pilot331]

Your tape measure works as designed and intended.

[@okiedoak201]

Very detailed job...and a lot of work ...so.....what would a ballpark cost for a job like this...notnincluding parts...just the labor portion...(parts can be super cheap or super expensive) Thanks very much...👍👍

[@maxmustardman298]

Interesting choice there with the dowel. So you think the placement of the pickup rout doesnt need moving forward even with such little distance between post and cavity ?

[@Einfachso990]

good job 😁

[@ghoststories1116]

awesome!🎸

[@supersintesis]

Thank you for the video! What drill bit size did you use to drill the rod stud holes?

[@garygrinkevich6971]

I'm having a tricky time matching a lock nut right now... i'm debating on getting an aftermarket chinesium nut that is the exact width of the headstock or trying a FR nut that isn't quite 42mm, the R2 is too small and R3 is too large. going with a 1984 reissue top mounted for a frankie tribute.

[@MillCityLutherie]

I always put the sting spacing first. If the nut is a little narrower than the fingerboard, then so be it if it plays right.

[@overthemountain16]

Quick question. I have a 97 jackson rr3 MIJ that i wanna swap the licensed one for the original floyd rose. But I fee there is a Crack on the post. I can see it when I pull down in the bar and shine a light under the tremolo unit. Is this fixable?

[@Chagrin223]

You make it a point to point out that you rout to the base of the factory nut but then end up putting a large shim anyways. Wouldn't a few measurements have told you to just use the smaller shim and not take out neck meat unnecessarily?

[@MillCityLutherie]

You skipped over where I explained the need for a flat base the size of the nut.

[@johnwebb2562]

Hi Aaron , watching your mod video, Did you end up with your original scale length after fitting the the FL locking nut. I noticed that you reduce the 1st fret width. .John.

[@squizsquires6247]

Howdy.Do you know if that template allows for the FR Pro routing ?? Cant seem to find a Pro specific one.??

[@MillCityLutherie]

I don't have a Pro on hand to confirm but i have done them in the past. I'm pretty sure it's the same templates, but the second route for the string locking bolts you would position differently, and possibly a little deeper.

[@MillCityLutherie]

Coincidentally I had a guitar with a pro come in today, and the one template does both trem models.

[@jeffreymckeown]

Why you not installing a stagger locking tuners instead using a locking nut?

[@anthonyescudero2584]

What size bit did you use for the routing?

[@donjoseph73]

Hey bro. I got a MIJ jackaon. Everything looks right but they had and Ibanez lo pro bridge on it. Just a mess ! But I only paid 100 bucks for it. How can I ensure that it will fit a glide rise and not an Ibanez. As the bodies look close. Do you have the measurements of the cavity and all that? Thanks

[@MillCityLutherie]

I don't have any info on those.

[@deanallen927]

The Floyd block is a better metal too, brass, and the other was zinc which is a crappy tone metal.

[@AndrewSmith-pc8eq]

You didnt show how hard it is to balance the tuning and the springs to get the trem level with the top and fine tuned that the sucky part for me. Took awhile to get it perfect, and stay in tune.

[@flybybaby8008]

Welcome to the wacky world of the Floyd Rose. Just think, you get to do the whole tuning ritual every time you replace strings!!! Strongly recommend a libation or two of choice before, during, and after!!! Now you know where the adage 'Practice makes perfect' came from. 😂 -E-

[@Patrick-857]

It's actually easy. Tighten the springs, put a block in the trem so it holds level. Then replace the strings. Tune up, stretch the strings, and then retune. Lock down the nut, check tuning with fine tuners. Loosen off the springs until the block falls out, check tuning whilst adjusting springs until everything is in tune. You don't need to do this every time, only when setting up. Once set up, it's easier just to replace one string at a time.

[@Scrunchychingo]

What would this cost to have done?

[@stevenmoffitt1643]

Where did you go to school or learn as an apprentice ?

[@DethMash]

What is the width and radius of the top lock?

[@MillCityLutherie]

Are looking for this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmaTk2OKnr2EkKM

[@DethMash]

@@MillCityLutherie Thank you, I also looked with interest

[@euroconversionsjohn8617]

Excellent work. I am interested in having my fender modified. Can you reach out to me with your contact information? - thanks

[@MillCityLutherie]

Check shipping first. Contact info is under about.

[@daneph]

Float em or don’t use em :)

[@mark006868]

Mill City Lutherie..In fact, if you want to ''Install an Original Floyd Rose''....you might want to have one on hand...so your clip should be called Jackson licenced locking trem install...A Jackson locking trem is not an Original Floyd Rose, not sold by Floyd Rose, not made by Floyd Rose....A licenced under Floyd Rose patents trem is made by any company that pays a licensing fee to Floyd Rose to use any part of the Floyd Rose trade marked protected designs... There are dozens of manufacturers that have paid a licensing fee and used FR patents to make their own systems, each with varying dimensions,quality and materials....The dull knife edge is a rare problem on Floyd Rose Original bridges, but is more common on most licensed bridges. If your bridge says, "Licensed under Floyd Rose Patents" or similar anywhere on it, this is a licensed bridge, and "not under any sort of FR quality control." If your bridge is a licensed bridge, you should get rid of it and get a real one...The German made Schaller being the only licenced exception to the rule...that comes to mind...

[@MillCityLutherie]

It's exactly 100% the same work. Same routes, same spacing so on. All you had to do was watch the first minute of the video, or read the video description. Also, the model of Flord is called Original. The Pro is a different job.

[@mark006868]

@@MillCityLutherie In fact, the model you installed is called the( Floyd Rose® Licensed Jackson® Double-Locking Tremolo ) on the Jackson website...It is one of the cheapest double locking trems in their line up...followed by the Floyd Rose Special, Floyd Rose 1000 Series, Floyd Rose 1500 Series , Floyd Rose Pro and finally the Floyd Rose Original...but the fact remains that the model you installed is not an ''Original Floyd Rose Install'' ..but rather a Floyd Rose Licensed Jackson install..those are the facts...

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

Wow, You skipped the only part of the video anyone wants to see, the actual routing of the body.