Ibanez RG Setup Guide (Original Edge Tremolo)

[@MaartenFranken]

This is the first video I find where is mentioned what line to look for to see if the trem like this is horizontal, thank you!

[@saneless]

Great video. I have that same guitar, just wanted to remind people, if they did not know, that there are those little anchor screws inside of those big bolts that this guy was starting to adjust when the video ended. Learned it the hard way when I was younger.

[@guitarandsound]

I recently bought an RG550 from ebay and it needed some setting up. This video (and your truss rod adjustment video) contained all the information that I needed, thanks.

[@jamesclark6686]

Haha, this is my guitar. Black and everything. Bought it brand new yesterday. Just seeing someone (that knew what they were doing) take this apart and show me what each adjustment did, and how to put it back together, is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video. Now I know why the thing wouldn't stay in tune. Fixed it, sounds effin perfect now. Huge thumbs up.

[@CameronJohnson]

+James “HTRN” Clark Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@Lauve93]

I just wanted to say thank you for this video, man! I could not remember how to fix it and I freaked out cause people charge you so much for a simple fix. I mean it’s easy when you know what you r doing! Thanks again!

[@CameronJohnson]

Man, that is great to hear! I really appreciate it.

[@gigglyds8342]

I have the same guitar and I've had it for literally a week so this is helpful!!!

[@shottisimo1]

Just a friendly tip. You should never adjust the bridge height with the tension on it. When you do that it will damage the knife edge's on the tremolo system. You should always detune the guitar, take the tension off of the tremolo, then adjust the height of the screws and retune, then Repeat if the height isn't where you like it.

[@CameronJohnson]

I agree if you have a cheaper bridge , but any decent Floyd will be just fine adjusting under tension. No need to detune your guitar.

[@TonyMoriati]

+Jason DeBias1 I have RG2550 and there's nothing in the manual about detuning when adjusting the height.

[@user-fb2jb3gz1d]

Sorry but I don't agree When adjusting height, both parts move together, which causes no wear in that kind of movement When the knife edge is moving while the post is stationary, that's what causes the wear, so anytime the trem is moving by bending of some sort (bends, vibrato) And then using the bar for dive bombs, flutters, pitch raise, horse and all the crazy fun stuff.....that cause more wear, that's actually the blunt of the wear Adjusting string height doesn't do anything to flatten the edge, it takes a lot of abuse to flatten it Sorry dude but if that happens to you, your trem is made of cheap material Or your just a whammy monster who kills it.........if that's so, I apologise and just keep rippin \m/

[@exscape]

The original Edge manual agrees with this advice: "To avoid excessive wear on the knife-edge pivots on the bridge, it is suggested that the strings be loosened before attempting to adjust bridge height".

[@user-fb2jb3gz1d]

@@exscape i havent read the original edge manual, but i have never seen that adjusting string height with full tension can mess up the knife edge, not even in the slightest I would say that, in this case, ibanez didnt do real world testing so it says that in the original manual, thats a very common thing for manufacturers to do (in all kinds of fields) I went to the tech support on the ibanez website and its just as i thought, they dont mention to loosen the strings cause it can cause wear on the knife edge They must of realized that what i stated earlier is true I also looked in my manual that came with my ibanez jem, and no mention of knife edge wear due to string height adjustment If anyone has any mechanical common knowledge, there is no wear on the knife edge while having full string tension and adjusting the string height.........its all caused by using the trem for what it was intended for Sorry but there is book smarts and there is real world smarts...........this is one of those real world scenerios where the manufacturer didnt know there stuff Shoot an email to tech support and find out for yourself or experiment on your own guitar to find out Dont mean to sound like a douche but there is alot of people on here that dont know jack..........just like those "steel wool is bad" peeps

[@lesterblester74]

On the edge and lo pro edge there are also tiny set screws down inside of the two bridge studs that you have to tighten once you get your bridge height where you want it. This also helps for tuning stability. Nice video!

[@Beniguitar94]

It has been very helpful, thank you for uploading.

[@TheKevfromcanada]

I find it's much faster to feed the fresh strings through the tuning machines, over the nut with the locks off, and into the locks on the trem with the ball ends still on, to be trimmed after you have the guitar roughly tuned to pitch.

[@sensiblynumb]

I hope future you has used an Edge trem and realised that what you said is not even possible on this particular trem.

[@SixString_J5]

@@sensiblynumb Ball ends on the tuning machine side and it absolutely works. Can be a little tricky to get the strings under the retainer then over the nut but not that bad.

[@sensiblynumb]

@@SixString_J5 just correctly install a string. And cut your balls off while you are at it. This thread is ancient lol

[@Metaliched]

Excellent video! Helped me get my RG 270DX trem situated perfectly! Thank you!! 🤘

[@lazartomasevic]

Thanks a lot mate! I did it with your help! Have a good day!

[@CameronJohnson]

Glad to hear!!!

[@IAM4C1D]

This whole time I thought my guitar was shit. Then I learned about the Floating thingy hahaha. I should educate myself more on what I'm playing haha. Thanks alot. This helped out so much!

[@Red88Rex]

+4C1D LMAO well that's the first time I heard someone actually admit that. Usually people talk so much shit about floating trems bc they don't understand them. good for you.

[@JonsterMonster]

My Ibanez RG 420 Spider Tremolo angle is facing sky and i'm not even close to E tune yet. It just keeps pulling Floyd up n up while dropping tune all the time. I mean,. whats up with the quitar,. i wont get it. And i dont know which way to start adjusting the quitar. U can imagine how high 20+ fret strings are. If i lock the upper neck bridge, the fine tuners wont be enough to tune it. This all started when i bought a new d'addario set 10-52

[@JonsterMonster]

it's like there's suddenly no power for tremolo and it gives up. Do i need another string inside? I have 2 pulling strings there inside only but it used to be just enough.

[@ozzuk616]

@@JonsterMonster try an extra spring or a heavy duty spring set you have to balance the spring\string tension till the bridge is flat not angled back or pulling up. Good luck and I hope you get your bridge working. Just read again you only have two springs you need at least three to counter the tension.

[@JonsterMonster]

@@ozzuk616 Thanks. I will eventually put another string in but for now, Temporary solution is whole step down tune D-G-C-G-A-D

[@WakizashiSabre]

Hello, one of the best tutorials here. Got a guitar with Edge Original too and I was not sure how angled the upper side should be.

[@CameronJohnson]

Thanks!!!

[@danmadry5824]

Thank you 🙏

[@MisterExtortion]

Did you ever make the second part to this? My guitar has an Edge tremolo and I can't get it to stay in tune and I was really hoping your video would address things like that.

[@techniqueswithtodd]

This is a great vid. I've shared it with many guitar students. You RAWK!!

[@MrMetalclay]

Great video and advice! I've got my tremolo all set up for when I can find a replacement bar. I'm going a little off topic here for a moment, I used to have an Ibanez Rg (270dx I believe) I could be wrong, I had it for around 2 years and it was stolen in 2001. I just picked up one used, same model and colour I believe, everything is the same except for the bridge, this one is an Slt 101. The one on my original guitar had a sleeve nut style on the bar, I'm trying to figure out what bridge that was so I can determine more information about my original guitar. It's probably a long shot, but thanks in advance!

[@CameronJohnson]

Thanks! Maybe the low TRS or Low TRS II bridge?

[@tracilynmessages4517]

Thank you for posting this video.. It is most certainly extremely helpful!!

[@cryptonet007]

You forgot an important detail when lowering the bridge. The studs have a small set screw inside at the bottom. This is the second "locking" mechanism. The first lock is the nut lock. Before you lower the studs you must use a small allen wrench, insert it into the studs and loosen the set screw. It pokes into the wood at the bottom, thus locking it in place. If you try to tighten the stud without doing this, you might break the top of the stud off! Set action/ retighten set screws to lock trem.

[@koheio.1222]

lol I should have read your comment

[@CameronJohnson]

Thanks! The upper side (the part of the trem with the fine tuners) will look angled. The part you are looking to make parallel with the body is the knife edge. If you look at the bridge while it is raised up by unscrewing the trem studs, you can see a small rectangle at the base of the trem, which is there to show you the angle of the knife edge. If you can get that rectangle to be parallel with the guitar body, you will be good to go. Then, you can lower the bridge to taste.

[@unknownrecords176]

Just a note, you get better tension with the springs like this | | | instead of /|\ also the middle spring is not the same tension as the outer ones when you have them like this /|\ and I have had them pop off. Just a tip.

[@CameronJohnson]

I've done it both ways and much prefer /I\ , but thanks for the tip!

[@unknownrecords176]

No Worries, Thanks for the videos man :)

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Mine came from factory like this: /\|. Bass side V’d.

[@WakizashiSabre]

@guitarandsound Grats to your 550, could not get it here, so went with 570ex instead. Still that maple neck appeals me. :)

[@NandeDattebayoo]

Thank you so much for this video bud! Much appreciated. Made me understand everything about it now! THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@sliderossian]

important info, thanks

[@CameronJohnson]

I would say ebay or Jemsite are your best bets. Look for a bar that says Edge or Lo Pro Edge. It will have 2 white plastic inserts near the bottom.

[@EquinoxOfTheGods]

This is awesome, helped me learn a lot about how trems work. I have the RG1527Z which has an edge zero 7 tremolo, I'm pretty much trying to find out how to block it completely at this point as I don't care about the whammybar and I like to switch tunings... and I don't understand how to manipulate it at all :p

[@Machinehead18]

Hey man i'm about to purchase the Ibanez 25th anniversary RG2XXV pink and i'm gonna customize it anyway i don't know much about Ibanez version of a Floyd rose so is the Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge a good bridge or (while i'm at it) should i purchase a better version?

[@LuvRecords]

How much can I unscrew the bridge screws? I don’t wanna undo it too much and the springs pull it out

[@CameronJohnson]

Do you mean the 2 screws that go into the back of the trem cavity? They should be pretty long. But if you find you need to loosen them quite a bit, your springs are probably too tight. You'll need to get some looser springs.

[@rustyshackleford4743]

in Ibanez's manual it says to change the strings one by one so you can leave the springs in back in place.

[@CameronJohnson]

Rusty Shackleford I agree!

[@jferreira4810]

Rusty Shackleford he's showing what he does the 1st time he gets a guitar (new or used). This is a 1st time setup vid. Pretty sure anytime he changes strings after this setup he does them 1 at a time like everyone else.

[@nitemareman1]

+Rusty Shackleford You need to take all the strings off once a year or so to clean and lube the guitar.

[@Red88Rex]

+Rusty Shackleford That is the easiest way but it's hard to clean. I did them 3 at a time last time so I could do some cleaning and I didn't need to adjust the tremolo.

[@Babs42]

+Rusty Shackleford How do you clean the fretboard with strings still on it? I'm sure this is a onetime deal where he wants to clean and oil the fretboard.

[@ronaldduconge9198]

Great video, Severin. Thanks a lot, man!

[@DoomBunnyKiller00]

So the Edges have locking studs right? So when you were about to adjust the string height at the end of your video with the allen wrench, weren't you supposed to unlock the studs, adjust the the height then re-lock them? I'm not too familiar with the Edge...

[@CameronJohnson]

Some have the locking studs, and some don't. Mine were already unlocked, but that is a great point.

[@DefRockn]

I just had this problem looking at the pdf manual showing the stud locks and could not figure out what my problem was until I finally found out that they were not even on my guitar.

[@GilmoreStrat]

Also be aware of string stretching, the trem will need more adjustments, I tend to stretch out the strings a bit before I tighten the nut locks

[@CameronJohnson]

@cryptonet007 Very good point. I forgot to mention the set screw. I always retract the set screws as soon as I get a guitar just so I don't forget. Granted, Ibanez got cheap and the newer models don't have them.

[@keithcarman5381]

Hay Cameron, Have you ever thought about installing the strings with the ball end on at the machine heads instead of cutting them off? then cut your strings 1 inch longer than the bridge, then bend the string over 1/4in and insert that end at the bridge. this keeps you strings from slipping. just a thought.

[@jayzakk72]

Yes yes of course, Ive just heard that for the period that there is no strings it can cause some damage?? I have since spoken with other people on this including a luthier and the response is No its ok because the manner in which the strings pull on a neck is linear and not lateral. Meaning your neck doesnt get folded in half basically, its more pulled from end to end in a "Squashing" manner if that helps to put into the plainest English possible

[@Snowy0123]

I wish you could do a video on string height adjustment. it seems I can never get it where I want it. truss rod is adjusted with about .010 relief and the action was perfect but one day I woke up grabbed it and it was high, so I assumed it was the neck and adjusted it and it's set now but the action didn't lower. it's an Ibanez rg655 prestige with a original Edge just like yours

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Official Ibanez prestige factory specs are: 0.3-0.5mm clearance on 8th fret (truss adjustment), 14th fret action (clearance by adjusting bridge) is 2.0mm bass string side, 1.5mm treble string side. Just did mine and it plays like a dream.

[@BrianSmith1969]

If it is the arm for the Edge,LoProEdge,or Edge Pro,guitar center.They are the tremolo arms with the 2 white plastic rings.Ive seen them being sold for $50 bux,but at my local GC they have them for $20...Edge 2+3,and Edge Zero trem arms do not fit.

[@inefficient]

I've been told that you should never adjust the height of the bridge with the posts while it is all strung up like that because you can blunten the knife edges. What do you reckon?

[@JedLuna]

Hey, nice video. But how can I adjust the torque on the whammy bar? I like to tighten it so it doesn't always points downward and I like it to be near my hand when I need it. Thanks.

[@shaunmanley2404]

did you tune it then adjust the springs? And did you unlock the studs before adjusting the springs?

[@CameronJohnson]

@Hazzrine You probably need to have your neck adjusted first. Make sure the neck has your desired amount of relief before you proceed with the bridge.

[@smallbuj7605]

Hey man, thanx for this :) Is there a string gauge you would suggest for tremolo equipped guitar?

[@suspendedhatch]

No! Do not cut off the ball end! On an Ibanez, you put the strings in backwards. The ball-end goes on the tuning key side.

[@celicharvel]

I would like for somebody to do some video on Ibanez trems, from the first edge on up to modern day. I've just gotten an edge zero 2 with zps3. I haven't had an Ibby for atleast 12 years so I was really blown away by the innovation in this rg350mz. Truss rod cover with a sliding access plate on there, who's idea was that, awesome. I had to order trem arm for it and why is it, it barely clears knobs and 5 way switch in middle. So im having a time with. Cant really find shit on tuber videos about precisely what my issues are here. So a video covering EVERYTHING. That would be great.. Good video here though. Big thumbs up. I like reflection of the lamps on the guitars finish. Makes it look like great big eyes.

[@juanocybe]

i cannot screw that deep in my ibanez RG, so i cannot level the bridge, what should i do in order to go deeper?

[@CameronJohnson]

Getting the bridge level, is more about getting it parallel to the top of the guitar. You'll need to work with tightening/ loosening the springs to get it level. Then set the height of the bridge to your taste with the studs.

[@0xYurix0]

What tremelo bars can be used with the Ibanez Edge tremelo and can you still get them?

[@zachariahahmad]

It's kinda hard to tune the strings with that tremolo.. any tips?

[@Deflepps]

Hey, can you help me understand what size whammy bar to get? Mine measures around 5/5.5mm but I'm not sure if it threads in or is the push in type. Cheers

[@Babs42]

What do you do if you see some wear marks on your frets? Re-crown them? Sand/polish them? Also, I watch "Dave's World of Fun Stuff" a lot where he does tons of setups and he uses Linseed oil for fretboards.

[@FlyingV555]

Does there exist an Ibanez edge bridge in left handed?

[@jayzakk72]

Whats your thought on removing ALL strings at Once. Ive been told to never do that as it allows too much tension reduction on the neck and the truss rod will warp it backwards. I have done it myself several times and never had any problems. Was just after your thoughts.

[@CGTechniques]

How do you let the strings down

[@Hazzrine]

On my RG i can only have the bridge at one height otherwise it will constantly go out of tune but if i have it at this height the strings buzz against the frets. What should i do? :(

[@GregJonson]

I have a problem with my floating trem. If I push the whammy bar back, it slightly pushes the whole bridge down towards the body, changing the tension between the strings and the springs and shifting the tuning about 1 semi-tone up. Until I push the bar back towards the neck, the guitar just stays in that "de-tuning". Do you have any idea what might cause this problem? Thanks :)

[@sukkahiki666]

But doesn't the tension come back when you put the strings back on?

[@engrjoey0611]

I know that even if you set it up like what you've done the effect will be minimal with that few millimeters. but why did you set it that way? thanks

[@CameronJohnson]

@guitarandsound Hey man, that's great news! It takes some trial and error to learn how to set these things up. Once you get comfortable with the truss rod and setting the bridge angle/ height, you are basically there. Thanks for watching!

[@drazraaz5896]

This helped ..thanks bruh

[@Weston_Guidero]

would you say it's pretty necessary to set up a new guitar that you got from being shipped to you?

[@CameronJohnson]

It's totally dependent on your taste and how good the manufacturer is at setting up their guitars.

[@turtlemouth]

Probably a stupid question but after you re-string the guitar, how do you keep the trem in place when you flip the guitar over to attach the springs? Also, is there any advantage to angling the springs as opposed to setting them straight from block to claw?

[@philipottey7723]

1. You're supposed to put a block underneath the Floyd and cavity and take off the arm before you flip it and remove/install springs 2. There is no real "advantage" by most luthiers. In my book, if you want a simple setup without the fear of popping strings , then go for the frankenstrat setup \ / or \| | , just remember to not strip and over tighten the screws all way.

[@ayoluca1]

hey thanks for the video, quick question, what do you do when the trings are so hard? for instance, when I bend the first tring at the 20th fret or higher, its really hard. its that normal? or is it supposed to be super smooth and soft when bending?.., I hope you get the idea, I have the same model too.

[@sargentbutternut7255]

When he took off the back cover, the springs were all running parallel. He replaced them diagonal after he strung it up. Does that make any difference???

[@EquinoxOfTheGods]

What I was trying to say was I don't really understand that tremolo system at all, and the official PDF is lacking and assumes you understand certain things =/

[@shanewilson2270]

The edge and lo pro edge have locking studs. Do these need to be messed with to lower and raise the action at all? I just got an 450S with the edge.

[@CameronJohnson]

Just make sure they aren't locked before you adjust and you are good to go!

[@warhammer265]

ok so i got hold of an ibanez rg1xxv, it has an edge zero 2 on it. i need to adjust the action a bit, the truss rod could use a little bit of adjustment but i was curious about the bridge and how i'd lower it? is it the same way you did in the video here?

[@CameronJohnson]

Yep, it uses the same trem studs, so you can lower them with an allen wrench.

[@warhammer265]

Cameron Johnson alrighty sweet, thanks man

[@joker5266]

how do we tune it to Eb from standard E tuning? Can we do it without changing the tension on the strings on the back?

[@CameronJohnson]

You'll need to loosen the tremolo claw screws a few turns each in order to maintain the same bridge angle. It will take some trial and error.

[@guitarfan1]

Cameron Johnson You might also need turn the truss rod (to the RIGHT)

[@Babs42]

+joker5266 Ben Eller shows you how and where to block the trem when changing tunings or string gauges. It looks like it can save someone a lot of headache. He then locks the nuts and tunes it by adjusting the claw screws.

[@jasonjasonmit4307]

My ibanez prestige comes with an edge pro it currently goes out of tune I did something randomly with the trem claw and I fixed it but after that I changed the height of the 2 screws that hold the trem and it went out of tune again is this a problem or it needs a proper setup to be fixed?

[@31469jdog]

what about tune? i mean, like, ive been messing around with overly complicated tremlo trying to adjust for 20min. my trusty ibanez hand book that i got with my rg652, says to make sure guitar is in correctly and then adjust the tremlo, but I realized that every time i tune a string....the strings i previously tuned go back to being way out of tune. what am i suppose to do here?

[@31469jdog]

@Oğuzhan Tuna, yes. The guitar has a floating bridge and the tune is held by a perfect balance between the strings and the spring found in the back. When tuning a floating bridge guitar, tuning one string pulls the bridge upright. The bridge will continue doing this for every string that you tune. However, if you place a small block of wood between the spring plate (where springs connect to bridge) and the body, you can tune the strings without the issue bridge moving previous strings out of tune.

[@31469jdog]

Oğuzhan Tuna, how many time are you stretching out the strings? You’ll need to stretch out the strings in several increments along the fret bar. Does your guitar have pitch shifters?

[@31469jdog]

Oğuzhan Tuna, yes, brand new string need to be stretched several times before playing. Otherwise it will continue to come out of tune a lot during jams. I assuming that you have a floating bridge, correct? If so, then are, you leaving the block that immobilizes your bridge in?

[@31469jdog]

Oğuzhan Tuna, the block is something that you’ll have to come up with. It can be a small wood block, an eraser, heck, i used a small row of staples which did the trick for a while.

[@31469jdog]

Oğuzhan Tuna and once you have something that fit appropriately between the spring plate and the body you can adjust your spring tension and strings accordingly. Once everything is set, you will need to keep the block (or whatever you used) in place so that can stretch your strings. Note: you will not be able to use your tremlo arm if block is in place. That being said, you’ll have to run your hand down the neck stretching each string. Once you have done so, do a quick play through to test it, if everything is to your liking, replace locking but tuners (if you have those) at the of the neck, remove the block and you should be ready of action.

[@rustyshackleford4743]

By the way, do these trems seem to work well when using thicker strings tuned down to like C or B?

[@CameronJohnson]

Rusty Shackleford They should be fine, but you'll have to adjust the trem claw in order to keep the bridge parallel to the body.

[@rustyshackleford4743]

Cameron Johnson Oh thanks. By trem claw, you mean the springs in the back?

[@jferreira4810]

Rusty Shackleford i own one of these and let me say, with these you pretty much want to pick a tuning (any tuning) and stick with it once you set it up. if you switch back & forth between tunings on a regular basis you're better of getting a 2nd guitar with a fixed bridge. (minor changes like E to EdropD aren't to bad but big jumps like from E std to DdropC are a pain in the ass)

[@kindredweasel]

***** i got so tired of arguing with my bridge i wedged some blocks of wood in the back where the springs are MacGyver style to keep it 'fixed' while i alternate tunings (till i can afford multiple guitars for all the different tunings i play in)

[@ishallbejakegaming849]

+kindredweasel macgyver style... that can fix anything.

[@sanzmaiden]

Thanx a lot ! was really helpful \m/

[@Sylvanas3]

Thanks man.

[@annabatarowicz]

can you please help I have a joe satch Ibanez js 100 I use 10 gage elixir nano coated strings but it does t lock down it seems like it does but when I use the bar the it like slips at the locking screws and it doesn't matter how hard I screw it down can you help

[@josejurafoo]

why is it that after i get one string in tune another completely goes out of tune even after i lock in the nut ?

[@robertcrump191]

Is there any way for me to move my springs for the outside two claws to the three in the middle without restringing my guitar?

[@CameronJohnson]

Sure! You need to pull up on the bar so that the springs are in the loosest position possible. Then, flip the guitar over so the trem cavity is facing you. Hold the bar in that position against your leg and use your hands move each spring, one at a time.

[@tomirussell4257]

Cameron Johnson With your hands? Are you fucking He Man?

[@CameronJohnson]

Haha, it's not that hard. With the bar against your leg, the springs should be slightly looser.

[@jameschapman9569]

How do you zero out your springs

[@CameronJohnson]

You mean set the trem angle?

[@jameschapman9569]

Well how do you put your springs back to where they were from the factory. i have my springs craned up all the way and i cat tighten it anymore.

[@ornous]

You're a life saver! Took me 20 minutes once I watched your video. I'd spent so much time trying to tune this b*tch!

[@oliverjames7315]

Is that an RG520QS?

[@MMbass420]

which leatherman is that?

[@radop2459]

don't forget that this kind of tremolo has the stud locks inserted so don't try any adjustement with the main screws before you unlock them...

[@CameronJohnson]

Good point!

[@NotLegato]

looking up this because my edge pro POPPED OFF its stud when i lowered it, hah. had some panic and then fixed it, but man.

[@CameronJohnson]

Haha, yeah, it can be a shock when that first happens. Glad you got it sorted!

[@NotLegato]

Cameron Johnson the real lesson here was, for the love of god, never lower one stud at a time.

[@oldowl4290]

I know this will sound stupid (Im a drummer lol) but how do you actually remove the strings from the bottom? I got one of these for my son (2000+ Ibanez RG220B) and have no idea how to do the bottom end. I got the strings out of the top fine.

[@engrjoey0611]

hey thnks,this vid is very helpful. I hope you read this though. while I was setting up my guitar years ago I noticd that d dstance btween d nut and 12th fret is equal to the dstance btween the 12th fret and exactly wer the string touches the bridge or simply d 12th fret should exactly be at d center of d nut and bridge. I guess d guitar will be tuned more precise if this is done, i believe. I saw at your bridge that the 3 strings are farther away. Is there are a reason why you set it this way?

[@CameronJohnson]

The Edge bridge is considered by many to be the BEST bridge ever made by Ibanez. I prefer the Lo Pro Edge, but either one is great. Overall, it is a killer floating bridge and I would highly recommend it!

[@chadwr85]

No. I have one and it's not difficult. Once you put new strings on you do some tuning, adjusting the spring tension, and hitting the tremolo in cycle until it's in tune and the bridge is even. All together it usually takes me about 30-40 minutes to replace the strings and tune it. But if you move up or down in string guage it's a time consumer.

[@rocksteady5200]

Why can I not drop my trem low enough to match my other Prestige guitars without losing the ability to pull back on the trem bar?

[@lischultz14]

I know this is old but maybe it will help someone. I think i had the same problem your describing. it was a intonation screw that was about 2 mm longer than the rest that stuck out the bottom of the bridge and would catch on the body and limit the travel of the bridge especially when pulling back on the bar. sanded the screw down so it was flush like the rest and all was fine. some how a longer screw was put in that one.

[@rocksteady5200]

@@lischultz14 Hey thanks man! I'll take a look and see.

[@colettelane3728]

help! I love my ibenez it's an rg 220 B it has the best tone ever, can you help me, please! I took the top bars off to fine tune it, sounds great when bars are locked down. but took them off to tune up, and now they are hitting on first and second frets. if I tune up the following strings go out. it is not holding tune. the bottom set screws are so senitive, I don't want to damage this guitar, how can I fix it so that it stays in Tune?

[@sylvestervegeance51]

If grx 150?

[@ryanx7170]

Thanks for showing gona attempt to set my RG350EX up now at the moment the bottom end of the trem is not far off vertical 🤣

[@PowerofJohras]

When one string is tuned higher, another goes the other way and vice versa. Say you got the e string in perfect tune, the other strings will most likely downtune or uptune, depending on which way you just tuned the e string. (It's a pain in the ass with these Floyd rose tremolos...) So most likely, you will need to fiddle around with the tremolo springs to get the correct pressure on the tremolo. The tremolo should be horizontal on the body in order to get the correct tuning.

[@drgnfrc13]

I have an Ibanez RG570 that I've had for over a year and never been able to set up. It has been brought to Guitar Center twice, and both times, they set it up incorrectly as well. It seems that the only way to get the tremolo to be balanced on this guitar is to screw the claw in as far as it will possibly go, and even once you've done that, the trem will still lean forward a bit, like there isn't enough tension from the springs. It is the most frustrating shit I have ever seen. Is there any way to fix this issue?

[@LightningJackFlash]

+drgnfrc13 Sure, but I don't exactly understand what seems to be the problem. You have to set the angle of the tremolo in a way that the knives are parallel to the body. The tremolo base in case of Edge Original and LoPro Edge is constructed in a way it won't be parallel to the body when set up correctly. Or do you mean the spring tension is too little? I don't know, maybe these bridges were designed for 9-42 or at most 10-46 string sets for E-Standard tuning? Could be... I use 10-46 string set for E-Standard tuning and indeed, the spring claw is almost all the way screwed in. Maybe you use larger gauge strings? Like 10-52 or bigger for E-STANDARD? If you have too little spring tension, think about adding an extra spring, or even two.

[@LightningJackFlash]

+drgnfrc13 By the way - I responded because I have an RG570 with Edge Original, the guitar on this video has this particular bridge as well. CU.

[@drgnfrc13]

+jack1981 Thanks for offering help, but I actually finally figured it out like a day after I posted this comment. I still don't know exactly what was going wrong, but I think it had something to do with the fact that I was starting with low spring tension, and then increasing the spring tension until I could get it parallel with the strings in tune. It seems that if I start off with maximum spring tension, I am able to reduce the spring tension to where it's balanced. It seems like it wouldn't make a difference, but somehow it apparently does. What was happening before was that I'd end up with the claw screwed in as far as it would go (i.e. maximum spring tension), and yet I still wouldn't have enough spring tension to keep the bridge from tilting slightly forward (toward the neck) once the strings were brought up to pitch. Guitar Center had done the same thing when they charged me $60 to set it up, and because of it, it would go out of tune if I even touched the trem arm, because the angle was off.

[@LightningJackFlash]

drgnfrc13 Yeah no problem dude, good you've finally figured it out. Indeed it sounds a little weird that it makes a difference whether you start adjusting it with claw screwed in to max. Some weird physical properties of Ibanez guitars (?) :P Anyway, I suggest that you checked out TONS of videos posted on KZbin about adjusting and maintaining a guitar, there are really some good ones, which might help you save some money. Cheers.

[@drgnfrc13]

jack1981 I've watched hours worth of them already. Lol. I've actually been playing guitar for about 4 years now, and the RG570 was actually the second guitar I've owned with a floyd-style trem. The first time around, I had an S570dxqm, which was only my second guitar. I gave up on the S570 much more quickly because I had only been playing guitar for a few months at the time, and it was just overwhelming to try and wrap my head around the setup. I ended up returning that one and buying a string-through Schecter to replace it. As for the issue with the RG570... I don't think it's an Ibanez thing, because now I have an S5570q as well, which has a Lo-Pro, and I had no such issues when I set it up. My best guess is that something weird was going on with the springs; maybe they need to be replaced or something, because the guitar is 17 years old.

[@MrNorsewise]

The thing I tuned into for watching this video was how you put the string in the saddle and this guy cut it right off and now I have to go look for another video unless I'm going to be lazy and somebody has a hint as to the procedure of anchoring the string at the bridge I'll help is appreciated all health is appreciated thank you JB

[@CameronJohnson]

I mean the for sale ad should say Edge, Edge Pro, or Lo Pro Edge, not the bar itself.

[@ald.5147]

Most guitar techs say to stay away from lemon oil products on rosewood fretboards.

[@vicpnut1]

Uhm , not that I see anything it’ll hurt , but my understanding is the lemon oil isn’t a cleaner , its the conditioner you use after cleaning the fretboard ...the cleaner dries out the board and lemon oil conditions it back to life.

[@AntonovichHicksenbrau]

cool video - but isn't this "Vibrato" opposed to "Tremelo"... but great tutorial thanx

[@CameronJohnson]

+Tony Hicks It should be called a Vibrato, but it's known in America as a Tremolo. Go figure ;)

[@facterrific]

Lemon oil is too acidic, it’s terrible for a fretboard. It will strip the natural oils out of the fretboard wood. Music nomad has fretboard oil made from wood and nut oils, it’s much better than lemon oil.