How To Get The PERFECT FLOAT On A Guitar With A Floyd Rose

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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[@RobArnoldWorld]

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[@olliehuxford680]

This is soo helpful :). I have an Ibanez Gio and put 52's on it and it kept dropping out of tuning when tuning to C or A#

[@munkyenima]

@Rob Arnold -Question... What if the treble side of your floyd bridge is parallel with the body, but sits higher than the bass side? My set neck guitar has this going on and the intonation is flat only above the 12th fret on the treble strings only. Does this sound like I'm in need of a trussrod adjustment (dual trussrods, so on the treble side) or is the bridge screw on the treble side loose? What would you adjust? This is my first Floyd equipped axe. Also, I'm not sure if this is relevant but the pickups are direct mount to the body.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@munkyenima Hmm.. without taking a look at it myself, I can't say for sure. As long as both sides are in fact parallel with the body, it's ok in my opinion that the treble side is a little higher than the bass side. As far as your intonation, you should be able to adjust that by properly moving your saddles accordingly. Intonation isn't really affected by your truss rod(s), once it's set. But having all components of your guitar working together in harmony is important. How straight your neck looks and feels, and your action, will help you determine if truss rod adjustments are necessary. But from what you described, it sounds to me like you just need to properly set your intonation with your saddles. Check out this video 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWVf2WtaM2bjM0

[@munkyenima]

@Rob Arnold -Thanks brother, that's actually super helpful!! That video is exactly the resource I needed. 🤘😃

[@Dubbaehni]

As a beginner guitarist who bought a floyd rose as a first guitar, and thought what a mistake, this video was super helpful. Iv been having hard time tuning my float,action and fret buzzing etc and been really frustrated. Thanks for this!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

So glad to hear it man!🎸

[@RyanREAX]

Me to (though I watch a 5 minute video that basically said to just adjust the screws in the back on the guitar for spring tension), im also watching this too for more details....... I was about ready to return it.. Jackson SLXQ

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@RyanREAX Awesome! Happy to help!

[@Dubbaehni]

@@RyanREAX lmao me too.. I also bought jackson as my first guitar cuz i wanted to buy only one guitar and that to be " metal" guitar. So glad that youtube tutorials exists these days :3

[@skinnee]

My first guitar was a Floyd rose and there was no internet hahahah I was pretty young so I enjoyed the challenge and didn’t realize people hated them.

[@stratabacca]

If you use the block method, once you have stretched the strings in, set up takes about 15/30 minutes depending on if you need to set the intonation, action etc, to get it Bob on. It’s so much easier than spending all day constantly adjusting springs and retuning stings, going backwards and forwards in what seems an like an endless. frustrating process.

[@Silvabulletproduction8337]

Thanks,I was just about to mention the block method

[@JustinRoyal]

I followed the instructions and now my guitar practically plays itself. 36/10 tutorial. Get floaty then get shreddy. My rod is bowed and I’m straight floaty in this piece. Perfect float.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hahaha mission accomplished!!👊

[@edwardgonczy3170]

I have been playing for 45 years and am considering my first Floyd Rose equipped guitar. I have now watched about 6 videos, and this was by far the best.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey thanks a lot! Very happy to hear that, and happy to have helped! 🎸

[@blenderrender410]

This is the gem for floyd rose newbies Crazy How I spent two days on figuring out the floyd rose And ended up this is the only useful tutorials on ''from zero to done" I restrung my guitar strings all at once and loosened the screws of the springs And I was speechless how come there're so few topics or tutorials related to my issue Your video is the only one helpful among those 40+ floyd rose restring, those were repetitive and even they were new, totally unrelated to my issue or very less relationship with mine) (they all restring one by one and had a block on the bridge which I totally missed out when I restrung my guitar) Thanks m8 your tutorial greatly helped and saved my day literally

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Super happy to hear that man, and I'm glad to have helped! Thanks for tuning in!🎸

[@KonwTheTrut]

Stretching out strings was one of the very first things a guy at a guitar shop 20 years ago taught me. I don’t think a lot of guitarists realize how important of a time saver that is.

[@jamesbeckerton1730]

There are many rubbish floyd rose tuning videos on youtube that are inadequate, however this is the best one I've seen yet, the reality of what you have to do to get a floyd rose in tune. Thank you for posting this video, it was a great help.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks and happy to hear it man!🎸

[@c.f.pedraza4057]

I love fixing up Floyds. Once you get it, you got it.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Well said!🎸

[@chopa6945]

I was just about to send my guitar back . You just save me . Bought a Wolfgang guitar in honor of EDDIE passing . NEVER had a floyd rose bridge . Was in tune for 6 seconds and kept dropping n dropping . I notice the bar was almost sitting on the guitar . I did what you did and done ! Thanks Rob

[@RobArnoldWorld]

So glad to hear that man! Happy to help!🎸

[@9th_note]

Not really sure why so many people have trouble with this. It takes five minutes to change the tuning on a Floyd rose. You should have a 9 V battery or a block of wood or whatever fits in the back behind the block of the Vibrato system in the body to keep the bridge from moving when you are a changing tuning. Then after you get it to pitch, you adjust the spring claw accordingly. I have actually ran backstage and change the tuning on my Floyd equipped Jackson between songs! Let’s just say this is the ultra omega supreme long way to do this. LOL.

[@krammet]

Please tell me I'm not the only one who flinched when he started tuning the high E lol

[@RobArnoldWorld]

🤔

[@krammet]

@@RobArnoldWorld high E strings dont like me lol

[@AmrilAdib]

Apparently we have the same problem. I just use my friend to tune the string.i can't! Too scared if the string snap🤣

[@TejetejatyTJ]

Lmao. When I tune high e I always have the one eye winced with a smirk expecting the snap. I know you know what im talking about lol

[@JonsterTheBondster]

@@TejetejatyTJ Exactly,. a tiny bit more,. okay i survived,. tiny bit more,. still alive,. a bit more,. yeehaw made it,. no no,. still bit more,. SNAP!!!!!

[@xtnpxjakeo]

That "its like putting salt on your food before tasting it"... smooth

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha 😉

[@MrCusteau85]

Wow it's been 10 years that I deprive myself of my Floyd Rose that I blocked ... and last week I was going to buy a guitar with a Floyd Rose and when I got to the store I realized that it was non-recessed so I listened to your video which stood out from the others because everything is well explained and thought out ... I was a little confused at the beginning to know what to put first the strings? The springs or blocked !! When I saw your tremolo raised to this point on an ESP I did not worry about my little LTD. Thank you 1000 times I tested 15 minutes with dive bomb and you showed that it was important to stretch the strings .. great thank you and have a good day !!!! Sorry my english too

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to have helped bro! 🎸

[@matthewhale9831]

What I recommend is blocking off both sides of the bridge block and tuning each string to pitch while locking down each section of the nut as you go so that when you’re at perfect pitch you can unblock the bridge and adjust the height, it will be slightly out of tune when the bridge is straight, but nothing that the fine tuners can’t fix, after that you should have a perfectly tuned instrument without any of the hassle! And just for reference, you always want to have your fine tuners in the middle so that way you have room to move up or down, to do that just take the first one and unscrew it all the way, and take the last one and screw it all the way down, then find the middle with one of the others and adjust all to the center point

[@itsonlynatural1]

After blocking and tuning and bridge straight you can actually adjust claw screws to get very close to in tune and then use fine tuners.

[@Shoot_and_Scoot]

Yeah this is what I saw when I watched an ESP tech work on a Floyd. He also said don’t tune your guitar while it’s laying on a neck block…I kinda thought that was common sense. It’s funny there’s so many comments on here saying “I thought all this was common sense”….sure, then why are they watching this video lol?

[@richardchristensen1768]

@@Shoot_and_Scootthis was killing me

[@manwithoutaname.]

Yep, saves time and nerves to just block the bridge to level and tune only once, and fine tune to perfection. So easy!

[@Jerminator1984]

How do you get the bridge to where it can be blocked? Don’t you need it already level with the springs and the strings having equal tension? Is it at that point that you block it, then tune & lock nut, unblock, and fine tune?

[@lfader]

WoW bro !!! I'm just blown away dude I've never noodled with the screws in the back I always payed someone to fix it & I'm tapped right now bought a custom shop Jackson and I string changed it had 9"s - I need 10's switching between guitars THEN and everything just went to s*** I've went two strings at a time on my other 3 Floyd guitars and no problems for the past few years I've had it wired but this thing just dumped or actually it pulled up Your explanation and then I watch it about three times went in there my screws weren't even to begin with even them up the tension is beautiful now level and I'm on a top float only the second top mount I've ever had My first Jackson had that set up a decades between that I've had recessed floating bridges anyway It's perfect dude those tens feel like butter it just played like nines 💫. 8 REMEMBER STAY CALM 🤣 I'm really thrilled with your "calm help" expertise- thank you so very very much !!! 🌟⚡ 🤸🤸🤸 .... Test drive == 40 minutes of abuse horrific noise !! Held tune nice level Floyd! 👌💥💥💥

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to have helped man!🎸

[@lfader]

@@RobArnoldWorld It's being held hostage by a Floyd All these years and I love them but dread string changes let alone setups I went through 5 vids before I found yours straight explanation results 💫 .... being held hostage by a Floyd Rose 🥴 🤣 Again thanks so much bro I appreciate 🙏 Best to you and yours 👍🌟

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@lfader Happy to hear that man! And I hope you're no longer a hostage to the Floyd!

[@skyhorseprice6591]

This was awesome. It is exactly how I set up my guitars, which _all_ have Floyds on them. I would like to add one thing though. Some guitars are not flat on top, so if you set the bridge to be even with the top of the guitar, it could still wind up with a bad float. Believe it or not, when I first figured out how to set these things up, I got fooled by a guitar with a rounded top. It pissed me off so bad because that one guitar kept coming up out of tune until I made the bridge parallel with _the plane of the strings_ rather than the guitar body. That did it. I never had problems again. You just make sure your bridge is parallel to the plane of the strings and you literally cannot go wrong. Other than that, man this was great to see because you covered everything & especially did not try to gloss over the fact that setting up a Floyd to get that Good Float is a _process!_ The good news is if they follow these directions in this video, even beginners will absolutely be able to set up their own Floyd. It will take em a while, but after years of doing it, it just becomes like riding a bike; you can do it in a relatively short time.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Well said man, and glad you appreciated it! 🎸

[@masatovena5626]

Just spent over 2 hours tuning my new RG I'd I didn't watch this video I would have been done for.... A million times Thank you 🔥✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾🎉

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to help bro!🎸

[@thomasnihil4878]

Excellent video. One trick I'd like to add: before locking the nut, adjust the fine tuners at half of their max height. After tuning and locking the nut, you have enough space for fine tuning up and down.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Great tip!🤘

[@lone-wolf-1]

I adjust the fine tuner screws at almost max height. Because strings are mostly get looser and you need to tune up 95% of the time. So I have max room for adjustment this way. Only after locking the nut you usually have to tune down. Cheers!😊

[@tdrusk]

Just got a floyd rose strat for way cheap because the guy didn't want to mess with it. (He said he spent 3 hours trying to change a string) I had watched this video before and knew all about how to set one up. His loss my gain! Thanks Rob!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to help!👊

[@molekyyli]

You're lucky he didn't know how to google. 🤣

[@toneskiadam4068]

Wish I didn’t sell my Floyd rose now needed to see this

[@Billy_bSLAYER]

Stretch them, block the trem. Or Floyd parallel , tune it, remove blocks, done! Great video

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks dude!🎸

[@johnanthony6742]

Just bought my first guitar with a Floyd Rose regardless of people telling me not to. So far its only a few days old and haven't changed the strings but did tune it to standard E and intend on staying in E.. Wasn't much of a problem other than more time consuming. But watching this video and like videos are indeed important getting me familiar with maintaining it. As it is right now I absolutely love it. Being my first Floyd Rose I figured hell I won't learn it unless I own one. My other guitars are mostly all tune o matic bridge. Great video and thanks for posting it...

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks for checking it out, and I hope it proves to be useful long term!🎸

[@alexnuzzi4780]

I’ve been playing for 30 years or so. For 29 those years I avoided Floyd rose tremolos. Really avoided Strat trems too and just stuck to lp’s. I finally got into setting up guitars and doing some basic work like installing pickups and I finally got a Floyd rose. 5 FR guitars later and I’m hooked

[@upexo]

This video helped me a lot. I have just finished re-string my jackson Js32 king V in jusy 20 minutes. And it was my first time. Guitar is perfectly in tune now. Thanks a lot buddy for saving my time and efforts. Love from India 🇮🇳♥

[@RobArnoldWorld]

So glad to hear that! 🎸 Cheers to India!

[@alejandrorodriguez2058]

Just got a Ibanez S520 with Edge Zero ii bridge and was having trouble tuning it and keeping a proper float. Must have watched 10+ videos on how to tune and achieve a perfect float until I arrived here. Great explanation. My takeaways: patience, learn your craft and understand what the system intends to do and how it will behave. Got a perfect float now. Great video and thanks for your help Rob! Keep it up!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Great to hear bro! And very well said on your takeaway! Glad you dug the video!🎸

[@spackdog1045]

The best video I have seen on adjusting a Floyd Rose bar none!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks man! Happy to hear it!🎸

[@bigtmoneyd]

Put extra tension on the spring claw. Block the tremolo flush. Tune strings. Unblock. Retune by loosening and adjusting tension on the spring claw. Done. This guy made it way hard

[@simonkormendy849]

Loosening the truss-rod puts more forward-bow into the neck, whereas tightening the truss-rod puts more back-bow into the neck, guitar necks are actually not supposed to be perfectly straight, they are supposed to have a slight amount of forward-bow in them, this is because the slight forward-bow allows for the vibrations of the strings when they are plucked, Fender usually quote a typical spec of a clearance of about 0.01 to 0.012 of an inch at the 8th fret between the top of the fret and the underside of the two E-strings.

[@Mxgtr1569]

Thank you for this video. I have an “86” Charvel w a Jackson floating bridge and never tried to fix it myself. After this video, I finally did it. Thanks for putting out this video.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey thanks for watching and happy to hear that the video helped!🎸

[@RedCGhost]

I haven’t owned a Floyd in years! Great video to go back and re freshen the knowledge on doing this god forbidden task lol

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on!🎸

[@fraterlemuele.s.l.d.6435]

You’re Awesome Rob,so just to share my knowledge as a Guitar Tech,To conserve time(Say your setting this up for an artist) I typically set the Floyd Rose tuning it up by starting with the 6th string then go to the 1st string,Then tune the 5th string then tune the 2nd string,Tune the 4th string and then the 3rd string.This method should reduce drastically how many times you tune to pitch to Float the Bridge parallel with the body. Now with the Spring tension is all about how low you are tuning and the different types of springs that are specially made for “Thicker Strings” for lower de-tuning,in this case some Floyd Rose “Noiseless Springs” help balance out this issue and there are other companies out there that make similar products regarding special bridge springs for de-Tuning and recording quality products.Much love brother sending you positive vibes!! #BUFFALO #NEWYORK #GUITARSLAYER

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Nice tip bro! I'll have to give it a try! 🎸

[@Guitarislife1977]

Great video. Perfect explanation. Been playing for 30 years and this video helped reinforce what I thought I knew. I'm surprised I made it this far in life just skating along

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks man! Glad to hear it! 🎸

[@maxdugan6763]

I cannot thank you enough I bought my first guitar with the FR setup I was unaware the steps you must take to get this right. You explained everything . I'm kinda afraid to watch any other video .I strung guitar and put the FR almost perfect in relationship to the body.and with full confidence to do this again !!!! Thank you

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Excellent! I'm very happy to hear that! 🎸

[@BarouyrSarkissian]

Man I've been playing for 14 years with a floyd rose floating bridge and had to assume I knew these things from adopting and trials and errors, watching the full video just yet not only confirmed parts of my knowledge but reassured and filled the gap parts too! thank you very much for this and the other restringing video! those are gold in video forms whether to beginners or advanced players! Lastly, if you were to make a video of how to have the action as low as possible without having buzzing on any fret, or compromising the perfect float, AND having correct string tension still so that the full-note-bends are still doable comfortably without cutting your finger tips in half, it would be absolutely most appreciated! Keep up the awesome quality work man!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad you dug it man! 👊🎸

[@BarouyrSarkissian]

@@RobArnoldWorld quick advice bro if I may ask, what controls the loose state of the strings (loose in a good way) for bending strings to full notes comfortably instead of suffering with stiff strings? I see guitars that are soooo easy to bend full notes with ... others with stiff ass strings...

[@jeremyvermillion8136]

I’ve been playing guitar since I was 13. I found this video about a year ago. I’m 37. I took all of the tips from this and have finally cracked the code. I’ve been trying to figure out the float sine I was 15. Thanks for this video.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Dude... so awesome to hear that! 🙌

[@jeremyvermillion8136]

@@RobArnoldWorld since I got your attention I’ve also dug up your dvd. I got it when it was new. I’ve been trying to get a video or something to post for you. It’s something I wished I’d have gotten signed when I met you on the tour for the self titled album. I got a poster signed but should have brought the dvd at that time. You continue to inspire and I keep watching. Thanks for it all!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@jeremyvermillion8136 Ah man I appreciate that Jeremy, and I'm happy to inspire! Maybe one day we'll have the chance to get my signature on that DVD for ya!🤘

[@matthewtiner7485]

Nice video. I like 4 springs resulting in less stretch on each. Tends to return to tune a bit better than with 3. 10-52, drop D 1/2 step down

[@mrrbilll1]

Special thanks a friend came to me and asked me if I would put new springs on his guitar BC Rich it was messed up your directions brought me right to it sounds clean now.

[@sowhat-fpv4137]

This video is the best Floyd Rose setup video. All others are shit compared to it. Could not get my guitar tuned right without a jacked bridge until I found this video THANK YOU!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

So glad to hear that man!🙏

[@jonahwallace6043]

Thanks for the video! I bought a Floyd Rose guitar without knowing what a Floyd Rose is... This video definitely saved me and answered all my questions.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to hear it! Make sure you check out my brand new float video too for even more tips!🤘 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqeropeJmpWtatE

[@Person-uz5lw]

I just scored a KH602 for $250 off facebook marketplace for this exact reason. The thing is in mint condition but was covered in dust, had rusty strings, and the floyd was angled up off the body as high as it could possibly go! When I met the dude to buy it, I noticed he kept trying to attract my attention away from the bridge because I'm sure he thought it was screwed up or something. Got it home, cleaned it, gave it new strings and a proper setup and it's good as new!! Plays like a dream. I actually feel guilty about it because I know he only sold it that low because he thought it was ruined.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Excellent score!

[@trage7545]

Thank you rob , I bought a random guitar for some odd reason at a swap meet . IM a drummer so I had no idea what a single change of strings could do to the guitar .After watching your video a few times....you explained it perfect , with complete confidence I am able to get the float pretty dam close while staying in tune..like you said its a time consumer for sure❗

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to hear that man, and that you remained patient and trusted the process! Cheers!

[@Av1]

didnt realize how much tuning a floyd rose bridge is after trying to upgrade to an intermediate level guitar since i usually switch from e to drop c a lot, this video really saved my ass and now know in the future to keep this in drop c and do e standard exercises on my back up, many thanks

[@Lupoexperience]

This video was one of the most informative videos I’ve watched on maintaining a floating bridge, to the point that it helped me to visualize what’s going on when making adjustments. Incredibly useful and helped me get over my fear of the floating bridge. Huge thanks to Rob Arnold. This content is top notch and I will now subscribe to your informative channel. 🤘🙏🎸

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks dude! So glad to hear it! Make sure you check out my brand new float video as well! 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqeropeJmpWtatE

[@fondoman3884]

.. first, flip over the guitar, loosen the two spring claw screws; then insert something like a block of wood about 5cm by 5cm by 1cm thick between the back of the bridge and the bridge cavity wall while the bridge is in the desired bridge level/position so that it doesn't/can't move; then tune the strings as you do with any non-Floyd Rose bridge guitar; once in-tune, lock the strings at the nut .. now that you have the strings tuned up and locked at both ends and the bridge at level position all thets left to do is you need to re-tighten the two spring claw screws you have loosen .. ever so slowly, stop tightening once the block of wood you've inserted begins to slid off .. pull off/away the block and fine tune the strings

[@fondoman3884]

.. the Floyd Rose floating bridge is not unlike the see-saw that all of us must have had ridden as children. .. in the Floyd Rose floating bridge, the better ones are those that made of very hard metal/alloy; metal hardness is very important as the knive or the fulcrum, the sharp edge contacting the two pivot post points need to stay 'sharp' .. if the knives are dull or rounded, the tremolo arm will feel stiff as more force is required to move it. Hard metals/materials will ensure the knives stay 'sharp' longer.

[@bruce5168]

Great video, and god knows all of us floyd fans have experienced all the nightmares that can and "will happen". But it really is like anything...the more you do it, the better you get at it. You understand more and more and then its just a common place thing your going to blow through every time it needs to be done. Then its like...okay...changing strings now. 👍🤘🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

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[@outofthebox1730]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, I got my first Floyd Rose guitar last month and it was in standard E and i wanted to go Drop C but the bridge sank... I did exactly what you told and in my first try under 30 min I got the perfect float. Thanks a lot man, you're a life saver

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Dude that's GREAT to hear! So glad to help!🎸

[@rooney921]

Hey Rob! Love these videos. Would you consider doing a video showing a complete overhaul on a guitar? Say a guitar that has been ignored for a while and set it up from strings to action to trust rod adjustments to intonation? Probably not needed as you have other videos but the order of everything always confuses me as well as how one element affects another. Specifically trust rod/action adjustments. Thanks and keep it up!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad you dug it! I'll consider your suggestions! Cheers!🤘

[@rammsonne]

Another great video, Rob. I tend to block the floyd with a wood block (under the trem itself), one that sits the floyd flush/parallel with the body. Then tighten the spring at the back, string the guitar and tune to whatever tuning I'm looking for. Then, once strings have been stretched out I lock the nut and remove the block. This will then drop the floyd into the body due to the spring tension, however I know for sure the bridge to the locked nut is in tune (or as close too) when the bridge is parallel. I then loosen the springs in the back to raise the floyd to a flush parallel position (as it was with the block installed) and there you have it, the guitar is in tune. That's my jam anyway.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

If it works for ya, then amen!🤘

[@rammsonne]

Rob Arnold - absolutely man. It’s always great to share our techniques as we might learn something new 🤘 I know I did from your video.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@rammsonne Indeed!👊

[@oskar7string]

Yeah, I think your system is the most popular, I made almost the same, blocking the bridge, tuning and search the correct angle and tuning with the springs. Rob make his own technique and works great. Amazing

[@Tribal8675309]

Thanks for the tips, I was resetting up my original Floyd Rose lacked flutter added extra spring, had 2 felt needed 3 and started doing the bridge balance with claw spring screws . Bridge was too high, lowered to the point can pull back without it touching fret wire. The whammy bar socket was loose, tightened screw under the bridge where bridge bar sleeve is at with the Allen key so far got a good bit of flutter lower action no buzz or dead notes when pull back on bar. Will let it adjust overnight and fine tune, and do intonation on the saddle. Thanks for the discussion, it helped me get through the process like how it should go relaxed, attentive and with minimal screw-ups Thanks Rob... = )

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey right on Frank! Hope it all works out well for ya!🎸

[@1peanut]

I use 9-42 standard tuning with a Gotoh 1996T and use 3 black springs. I get the most insane flutter. I love it.

[@CS_Murphy_R9]

Life is so much easier for those of us that play top mounted and decked Floyds! 🤘 I very rarely have to tune my OFR guitars. Something about setting them to dive only and the fact that they are top mounted that keeps the tuning very stable compared to floating. Thanks EVH!!! 😁

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I've never tried one, and I'd like to!

[@AlterLegion]

Thank you for this video good sir. I was so frustrated with my guitar, but now I can manage.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

That's what I like to hear!🎸

[@Ethelmer1]

Thanks this helped so much! I downtuned my Floyd Rose a lot back in the days, but now I wanted to go up from D to E. Couldn’t get my head around it but thanks to your video I managed to understand it and fix it!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Great! Glad to hear that man!🎸

[@thedrickklaus2428]

Dude, thank you for posting this. I’ve spent literally a decade avoiding anything that was trem/Floyd rose. Nutted up, bought one and struggled forever (1 hour lol) to fix my dumb mistake of changing the tuning.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on man! Hope this helped!🤘

[@gandalf_the_slay]

I absolutely love that you’re doing these videos, you are the reason why I picked up a guitar and now getting to see how you maintain your guitar is just a fan boys dream! 🤘🏼 much love from the UK Rob!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Dude that's awesome! Cheers!👊🎸

[@tsdmft6638]

Great guide really helped me. I love how these days its possible to be your own guitar tech because people like this guy!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad I could help!

[@thomaspodmore7424]

Thanks dude, I've now finally been able to float my Floyd 🤟🤟

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to hear it!🤘

[@cbvinyard8778]

4:20 The trem being parallel to the body is only correct if the studs were mounted perfectly perpendicular to the body, which is true for the majority of most guitars manufactured today. If you look at a stock strat that was fitted aftermarket with a floyd and never had the neck angle reset (a la Brad Gillis), or older Dimebag washburn/dean models, the studs are NOT perpendicular to the body, they point towards the headstock in relation to the body (this is called floating with no recess - the OG float). If at that point, you set the bridge parallel to the body, the knife edges are digging into the stud at an upward angle. Years ago, I accidentally sheared off a stud head because of this - the trem pushing at that angle wore down the waist of the stud over time. Put a straight edge on the head of the stud and adjust your bridge parallel to that. While the aforementioned guitars do not have a recess (some dimes do, some dimes don't), I have still encountered floyds with recess cavities that exhibit this. I always double check the angle the stud is mounted at before adjusting the angle of the trem.

[@TreborsTreble]

This is great! I bought a used Jackson that was shipped by a guitar store. Those guys must know what they're doing, right? So out of the box the strings seemed loose. I figured they bought into the old wifes tale that strings need to be loosened to ship. I tuned it up to E, and my Floyd is poppin a wheelie ! Reach for the sky Rose, this is a stick-up! I'm thinking they ripped me off. Every time I re-tuned it, it got worse. After watching this, I realised whoever owned this had it in Drop D . No $50 set up for me. I'm grabbin a screwdriver and gettin to work. Thanks man.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Nice! Glad to hear it man!🎸

[@darrelladams4686]

Been having a hell of a time of my Floyd Rose when I change to a much thinner string. What a great video thank you.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to help!🎸

[@JankoAcimovic]

Very nice, very informational. It's rare to find stuff like this on KZbin.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey happy to hear that man!🎸

[@dakotagarcia1462]

Thanks man for the longest time I had no idea what I was doing. Got it tuned to e now and it's great

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Great to hear!

[@Stubz_Perez]

This video helped me get over some of my anxieties and some of the head scratching regarding my guitar with a Floyd. Thanks a ton for making this!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

So glad to hear that! And please stay tuned, because I just shot a brand new float/floyd rose video yesterday! Fresh and updated, with new tips and info! Should be out within the next two weeks!

[@barryshirley7889]

Great instructional video. Best I've found on tuning the Floyd Rose!!!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Super happy to hear that man! Please spread the word!

[@haolehonu]

This and the ebook were incredibly useful in setting up my project guitar’s Floyd Rose…thank you for putting this information out there!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad it was helpful!🎸

[@ssx427]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I couldn't find anything on Google on tuning a Lo-trs ii. First floating bridge I've owned and it was a mind fk 😂

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad it helped bro!

[@terrillrlaughbaum]

Nice video...I purchased a Stratocaster Player Series, with a Floyd Rose last year..I love the guitar and I'm in my first time working with a floating bridge...what an education I'm getting! This video is just what I needed!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to hear it Terry!🎸

[@SaltyLegion]

You have been a great help thank you! Watched a bunch of your vids this weekend... Now I'm gonna attempt to float my bridge😳😁

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome! Thanks for tuning in!🎸

[@kyleeden3531]

This guy is a madman! Thank you so much!!!!

[@terrybryk5557]

Thanks Rob for a great video on how to balance a Floyd Rose.....it can be pretty tricky.....but thanks to U.....I understand how to do a tremelo adjustment the Right way.....thanks again.....

[@RobArnoldWorld]

So glad to hear it man!🎸

[@RickNasty42069YOLO]

You saved me so much frustration man. Thank you so much. I've changed strings before but for some reason I was having this issue with the bridge raising this time, maybe different strings.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to hear it man! Happy to help🎸

[@leiapruitt528]

hey man, i normally dont comment on videos, but awesome awesome awesome job. I have watched video after video on how to tune this guitar but youre the only one that has truely broken it down completely. great job on the spring tension and going over multiple examples. Take Care

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I really appreciate hearing that man, and knowing that it helped you out! Cheers for the comment!

[@619dar]

Everything that you did in this video Rob, I did when I first bought my BC Rich Warlock. It came with a set of 9" strings and when I bought a new set of 9" strings with different make of strings the Floyd bridge went up. I took off the back plate and adjusted the springs. Took me about a week to keep the strings in tune. I found that it was wrong to take off all the strings and to change make of strings. So I kept with the same make of strings that came with the guitar and after that the Floyd bridge was ok.

[@molekyyli]

If you wanna take all strings off (let's say to clean the fretboard or other maintenance), block the bridge so it doesn't sink. There are tutorials for that here on YT. :) Some even sell wooden blocks for that, I have just taped coins and a pick together.

[@samuelrussel6296]

I’m beyond happy and greatful! It’s like u were with me every step of the way. I got my guitar with with d addario 11-52 nickel wound xl strings. Followed every step in the videos u posted. It turned out pretty damn good. The float is right. The neck seems to have the right relief. It’s in tune and even after some bar abuse it’s still in tune. Action is good and just right kinda low how I like it. Hardly any buzz at all like I’m extremely pleased I’ve never restrung a guitar let alone dropped a Floyd equipped guitar from standard to drop C! And with a heavier string gauge! I know a lot about guitars and amps but just never got into doing a set up myself! Well thanks to u Rob I’m on the right track thanks again man!!!

[@samuelrussel6296]

And also intonation is good!!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Dude... that's SO AWESOME to hear! 👊👊👊! Hell yeah! Now tear that puppy up!🎸

[@leviathan_is_me]

I love seeing all the players talking about starting out with Floyd's, lol. I started with an old Epi LP special 2 pack in the middle 90s. That was about as good as it got for the $ then. Seeing people starting out with Jackson's and Floyd's...man that does the ole heart some good. Places like Firefly (guitarsgarden) and IYV (amazon) and the best value imo Harley Benton (thomann) make it a great time for beginners on up to pros to be a guitar player.

[@gregorysleeth1792]

Great video Rob, that was Extremely helpful. Thanks brother.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey happy to hear it, and thanks for tuning in!🎸

[@jackdonkin5903]

this has been so helpfull for me i just got my first guitar with a trem and i didnt know what to do and this has been a life saver thankyou👍👍👍👍

[@RobArnoldWorld]

So glad to hear it!🎸 Check out my string changing videos for Floyd's too if you're interested!

[@legaloutlaw777]

Mr Arnold you're a legend. Your video has solved a major issue I was having with the floyd on my Washburn but it's perfect now. Thank you so much sir! \m/

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Super glad to hear that man!🤘

[@mechanizationmetal]

Best Floyd Rose tutorial on KZbin. Thanks, Rob!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Man, I appreciate that!🤘

[@mccartney2]

Rob..... I bought my very first whammy bar gtr...a floating Floyd Rose on a Brendan Small Epiphone Ghost Horse Explorer ..received today from an online buy..... I'm a Gibson LP guy...so have no idea on tuning a float....... until now.... a great video brother...... very well explained...in a non tech way........ Ive subscribed..and will be checking out your FL re-stringing and intonation videos...greets.... from Liverpool England!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome Neil! Glad to hear it man! Best of luck with your new axe!🎸

[@rolandjgutierrez7737]

The first 15 minutes of vedio was what i have needed so fustrated put the guitar away for 2 months but i desited to go from the Wind Crys Mary and Mr Moto from a pignose strat to a Jackson to Heavy Metal question I have been wanting to see and hear parallel to body I could not understand flush or what but your vedio was a wow factor 100% thank you the finger test oops it stopped at the bridge that was smooth instructing thank you...RocknRollFlat5

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to help!🎸

[@andrewhoel5927]

Awesome video. I find tuning a Floyd Rose is very much of a love/hate relationship. Takes a ton of patience and even sometimes, walking away, but greatly satisfying once complete.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Agreed bro!🎸

[@dakotawinston7677]

I had no idea you had a channel, you’re one of my all time favorite guitarists and here you are teaching me exactly what I need to know! I also didn’t know you had a new (ish?) band, I’m gonna check them out today and also I saw you live in 2010 Mayhem festival on a small stage and to this day it was the most powerful live performance I’ve ever experienced 🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome brother! Welcome aboard, and happy to help! Please snoop around and check out all my channel has to offer! And yes please jam some of THE ELITE! Awesome that you got to see Chimaira on Mayhem! Loved that tour!🤘

[@Lattrodon]

this video is so helpful. I just got my first floyd rose and had no idea wtf i was doing lol

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome man! Glad to hear it! I have a newly updated float video as well if you're interested in checking it out! 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqeropeJmpWtatE

[@bubuguaiguai]

You can put only one very strong spring on one side of the block and a claw and the trem wouldn't wiggle or be asymmetrical! You can screw on side of the claw more, and make it angled and the trem would still work the same and no tension would be greater on bass nor treble strings. Only when the system is taken out of balance there is a change of forces so one can feel that whammy bar is harder or easier to operate (same setup but with 2 or 3 springs).

[@nekrohatred9547]

I need a vid on setting up a floyd rose in dropped tuning like D standard and Drop C with thicker Guages .

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Check this one out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqeropeJmpWtatE And/or check out my String Changing series tutorials playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLlBg61aZ3R9hgeIHMDyr50S5mDMOgq-p2

[@adamgh0]

27:45 Exactly why I play a fixed bridge. The cons outweigh the pros on these things. I gigged with a guy who had a floyd rose setup on all of his guitars. He was always flat four or five songs into the set (which made me sound sharp even though I was in tune.) I can throw new strings on the morning before a gig and they're solid by the evening.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I hear ya man! And it's always a huge bummer when one guitarist is out of tune in a two guitar band. It's torture!

[@loopy8329]

Man i could say that I completely forgot that guitar needs a check of tune since I bought and set my rg with floyd rose

[@5kr3aminMunk33]

My FR stays tuned for days, maybe your bandmate just didn't set it up properly

[@5kr3aminMunk33]

My FR stays tuned for days, maybe your bandmate just didn't set it up properly

[@dtfan2010]

Thanks Rob. Beautiful ESP !

[@RobArnoldWorld]

😎🎸

[@gkarone3228]

No disrespect but I found after stretching I tune e/e a/b d/g keeps the bridge tension even and mark the claw before changing

[@fernandocervantes66]

Muy buen video me sirvio mucho gracias amigo arnol

[@parallaxgaming5070]

i want a shirt that coin's your saying ...." Trust rod adjustments, Why put salt on your food before you taste it" love it !!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha nice!🤘🤣

[@patchpittman4981]

Rod, great video very help I have a nice balance except my low e string tend to go flat at the 12th fret. I adjusted the saddle but still a little flat any input on this would be helpful Thanks!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Definitely sounds like an intonation issue! If the string picked open is in perfect tune, and the 12th fret is flat, then you need to move that strings saddle towards the neck. Adjust it little by little, retuning after every adjustment. May take a few tries! Good luck!

[@rushrulz65]

This was great Rob. Excellent review of tuning and setting a Floyd. Keep being awesome.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul!🎸

[@stephenwinchester6668]

This video was very helpful! After not using a floating bridge for a lonnnnng time I found myself in a pickle after going to a low tuning. This vid helped fix the problem fast! Thanks!! 🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

So glad to hear it bro!🎸

[@MrTurtleywasted]

Love the Suitcase style setup station man, really inspiring for bed room guitarist for minimal space and It's ready to pack away on the go! May I ask what is the case dimension spec?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Cool! That's a four drawer tech station. Not really sure on the dimensions. But if you're looking for a bedroom style tech box, like one that's really portable, check out my other one that I use in my more recent float video! 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqeropeJmpWtatE These are perfect for the home, jam space, and gigging! You can find them here 👉 www.ultracase.com/tech-box.html

[@mrrbilll1]

Well I want to put in a special thank you it’s really helped a lot friend of mine came to me and asked me if I would change strings and handed me a guitar that was broke you brought me through it buddy sounds real nice little BC Rich

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome bro! Glad to hear it! 🎸

[@alejopieroni4590]

I’m following all your steps and I seem to be doing fine but I the screws are really stubborn, do you have any tips on how to tighten them more easily?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Yep- those screws are definitely tough to turn. And the reason they are, is because they're constantly under a lot of tension. So they have big threads. My best advice is to first be patient, then try and use a comfortable Phillips head screwdriver that fits the screw head perfectly. Then use a heavy amount of pressure to really hold the screw driver into the screw head, and make your turns. And if the screw driver is too big or too small, you risk stripping the screw head, and that's a tough problem to correct. Nothing beats using the right tool for any job, so I recommend making sure you're doing that. Good luck!🎸

[@shadowsculptor32]

Bro ! I love your workstation table setup !!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks man, I do too! It's unfortunate how expensive they are though. I looked recently and they were like $500!!

[@Scizyr]

Hello, thank you so much for this video. I recently picked up a Tokai JSD653 as my second guitar ever and it came with a Floyd Rose Ayers Rocker V. I was feeling overwhelmed and looking at different videos trying to figure out how to tune this floating bridge, lots of videos were discussing confusing methods or using very specific tools but your video was very informative. You taught me that it's not as difficult as I was making it, it only takes a bit of time. I got my guitar tuned to E with the bridge nice and level and it's sounding great. I actually like this method of tuning you taught me, it makes me feel like I'm getting to know the tiny little intricacies of the guitar. Going to subscribe so I can watch your string stretching video when it's time to swap out these strings. Thanks again Rob, Cheers!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Dude that's all GREAT to hear! Glad to help and thanks for watching! 🎸