This is Why You Suck at Guitar: How to change tuning and string gauges floyd rose tremolo

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Table of contents:
Tools you'll need: 2:20
Understanding your Floyd Rose tremolo: 3:15
Understanding tremolo angle: 7:40
Tuning your guitar DOWN or going to a lighter gauge of strings: 10:25
-front blocking a tremolo: 10:58
-changing the tuning down: 13:28
-the crazy weird secret trick to rule all other tremolo tuning tricks!!!!: 16:09
How to tune UP, or go to a heavier gauge of strings: 19:40
-back blocking a tremolo: 21:00
-tuning UP: 23:00
-the best tremolo trick you'll ever use for setting your guitar up: 24:00
Afterthoughts and the effects of changing tunings and string gauges on your floating trem guitar: 26:35
-intonation : 26:49
-truss rod: 27:09
-adding an additional spring: 28:14
Suckamaniacs!!!! Uncle Ben Eller here is back with a brand new installment of This Is Why You Suck at Guitar! I get dozens of emails and telepathic dream messages every week from fans all over the world who are in a world of pain from trying to change tunings and string gauges on their Floyd Rose /Ibanez Edge / Lo Pro Edge tremolos... and i can't blame them! I remember the first floating bridge guitar i ever messed with, it was my brother's Ibanez EX Series... i was trying to tune down a half step to play along to the Metallica Load and Reload records (.... yeah.), and i just couldn't figure it out! By the time i got the low strings tuned down, the high strings were WAY sharp, then when i tuned them down, the low strings had jumped up to standard pitch again... what a nightmare. I actually sold my soul to the devil in order to finally get the tuning changed over... boy do i ever regret that move now! It was years later that i stumbled across this awesome trick for changing the tuning on a Floyd-Equipped guitar. I'm going to save you a LOT of time and frustration, not even to mention your immortal soul. You just may need that later.
You just need a couple simple tools and some knowledge of the crazy seesaw-like effect that your strings and springs have. You'll learn about blocking your bridge (from both sides!), adjusting the claw screw tension, the famous Whoopi Goldberg, and the aftereffects of messing with your tuning and string gauge. Its all super fast and easy once you learn the basic principles of how to do this. Its all reversible, it doesn't harm anything, and if you follow my steps, you'll have great success. Huzzah!!!!
The guitar i'm working on is my 1987 Ibanez RG550 Fallout finish, with custom pick guard and pickups by Instrumental Pickups (Decomp HS set).
Thanks so much for watching, let me know how it goes for you!!! Cheers!

[@mrdrastic]

I have heard so many horrible stories about tuning a guitar with a floyd rose style floating bridge. The guy at the guitar store even said how difficult it was going to be and that I should buy an easier guitar. With your video, you have made it so easy to tune and fine tune my guitar that I am back in love with playing it everyday now! I go from standard to Drop C tuning without worry! The coin method is so easy to do! Now, the tuning is perfect again, no matter what tuning I choose! You sir, have given my Ibanez Floyd Rose guitar a reason to live again! Brilliant video. Easy to follow, easy to understand, and makes tuning my floyd rose a joy instead of a nerve racking chore that no one wants to undertake! My guitar thanks you!

[@BenEller]

mrdrastic thank you, sir!!! So happy to help :)

[@juniorrhere6262]

mrdrastic Ben, I did all of this and my action won't stay put. The next day it'll slightly raise a hair as to where I can feel the difference. Tried looking it up but can't find anything. Is it the truss rod or what?

[@Ericpach3]

Let's say I want to change the string gauge to a 10-46 and tune from Standard to DGCFAd. From the points of your video, where should I start off? EDIT: nvm, managed to do it somehow after some trials and errors. Thank you very much for this video!

[@MsTrickster24]

mrdrastic I need help!! Muy guitar is a 6 string but is configured like a 7 without the first one, it has .13 strings...and the guitar is tuned in B soo I need to get the guitar to .10 and to standard tuning. Do I first do the config that he shows for going to lighter strings and then do the one to tune up or how? When I change the string gauge to a lighter one I don't have to do the tuning he does after right?

[@cdreid99999]

you need an entire setup. You might be ok with the same nut.. but if possible you should change the nut. Open the back of the guitar and screw the spring screws out a few turns. now turn the fine tuning screws til theyre close to in the middle of their range. Remove the springs and replace the strings with .10s. replace the strings. with the neck stringlocks LOOSe you need to get it CLOSE to standard tuning. watch the tremolo block. you need to adjust the spring screws so the tremolo is FLAT while its tuned CLOSE to standard tuning. Maybe a note off at most. Once you have it flat with the strings close to in tune... youre done with the screws. now tune it with the tuners. i suggest slightly overtuning at first on the heavier strings.. like a sharp instead of the actual note. then the smaller strings (this is just to save a little time). as you raise tension on each string the strings youve already tuned will go flat and drop notes. THIS is the part thats a pain. Once it's VERY close to in tune tighten the stringlocks on the neck. now tune with the fine tuners on the bridge

[@NunYa953]

This is blasphemy. Everyone knows the only proper solution for having different tunings is to buy more guitars.

[@alec7568]

This is unbelievably accurate.

[@HHIDave]

That was literally my reasoning for having multiple Floyd equipped guitars. Now I have a Drop pedal. I still have the guitars, they're just all in E standard now. 😂

[@XselfwillrunriotX]

Hahahah everytime i buy a new guitar my girlfriend flips out, and i try to explain to her that i play in like 7 different tunings... shes learning...

[@noose18]

This hits pretty close to home 😂

[@alexmurphy5289]

This is me and then I realized that I rarely play in e flat or even drop D lmaoooo. I went full circle

[@calansvc]

Also, always a good idea to reset (re-center) the fine tuners before tuning with keys. Another great video!

[@neverman3398]

Essential

[@PFDarkside]

4 years later the intro is still fantastic.

[@blakemck24]

Man I’ve sat here for hours watching other peoples videos trying to get my guitar back right after I changed the strings. Your video is the simplest most straight forward video of them all. Thank you so much for making this. You’re a lifesaver.

[@BenEller]

Glad to help, thank you!

[@tyrssen1]

Actually I suck at guitar 'cuz I don't practice ...

[@NICKWAPPERER117]

Seth Tyrssen don't think I've ever read something so honest on the internet. Much respect sir

[@maxheberling7050]

Seth Tyrssen same here I really should practice more

[@axlreese4766]

Same here bass is easier but i love the sound of guitar

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

then you just suck,not just at guitar.you are another typical millennial waste of oxygen jackass .here is a newsflash, it really isn't impressive how useless and lazy you are. i wouldn't brag about it,pinhead.

[@michaelj.anderson1116]

Seth Tyrssen me too. =(

[@markbaladad3012]

Bought my first floyd rose equipped guitar, ever(been playing badly for 22 yrs), and spent 2 hours last night in a sisyphean hell of tuning & re-tuning, without even blocking the tremolo first. I had seen your vid come up in my search, but did not watch it at first due to it being 29:43 long....Big mistake! Yours is hands down, the best on youtube(wasted 4 hours watching other vids), and on the 3rd day of owning my first floyd rose guitar, its finally in tune! Thank you, Ben!!

[@seventhplace]

In the 90s before a Mr. Big soundcheck, I was able to witness Paul Gilbert be his own guitar tech and change all of his strings and have it back up to tune using no more than a 9-volt battery under his Floyd Rose, all completed in no more than 3 minutes.

[@jumbobagginsjellogo4475]

Father Gilbert is a legend

[@vonmilash823]

He used the same string gauge

[@seventhplace]

@@vonmilash823 True

[@edla2005]

@@vonmilash823 And the same tuning

[@Spoohkybooh666]

🤨

[@willdvsds3141]

we all are being mocked but ben is so likeable

[@jasondotson]

dont mock me man

[@MattDuarte11]

Wow dude best Floyd tuning video I've seen. Nice.

[@azrael8924]

Lol Floyd running

[@fendergibson2615]

Ben Eller, you are a wise man for making seesaw an example to explain the balance between the springs and strings.

[@basementrocker2764]

This tutorial saved my life, hands down the best video on this subject i have ever seen. Truss adjustment, action height - bring it on!

[@remnant24]

Dude, this is incredibly useful. I'm eagerly awaiting your videos on intonation and truss rod.

[@DragonboltBlastter]

Finally, i solved my tremelo problem, the thing was i had to tune it with the claw screws. Thanks Ben! Your videos are helpfull.

[@jacobcolinjc]

Hey Ben, I want to thank you so much for this video. I have never watched any other video that has helped me this much with my floyd rose. Seriously, I love you and your videos. UNCLE BEN IS THE MAN.

[@darcius73]

I've been following you for a couple years now and I recently went from 10 to 11's on my PRS and this video helped me from torching my axe. Thanks for all the great tips and tricks you've been giving everyone for years.

[@Jaydenwybenga]

this is exactly how I do it but I still watched the whole video because you're so charming

[@BenEller]

Awwwwww!

[@brunogrill3774]

Youre breathtaking

[@23Guitardood]

@@brunogrill3774 Thirsty Bruno is thirsty

[@shredwerd009]

You have saved me $100+ and taught me something I should have learned forever ago about my guitars. I would have given up and taken it to the shop if this video wasn't around. I'm also really glad I got to learn about how to properly set things up, especially the tips about using random things to hold the bridge in place as you work. I ended up using a lighter I got from Oktoberfest one year. Thanks a million dude.

[@johnvroman245]

So, I don't know how I just found this video, BUT THIS IS AMAZING!!! Made the setup and changing of strings on my FR so very easy and quick to do!!! It now plays better than it ever has before! You sir, are a master of your craft and know how to make things easy to understand and follow along with. I thank you from very deep within myself!

[@robwassell]

Thank you for creating such a superb video. I used to hate re-stringing my guitar but now I understand fully how it works and what I need to do, you've helped make it a cinch.

[@TristenApblanc]

You had me at " as bad as being stuck in an elevator with Kanye west".

[@evilstalkerhorne]

If this happened there is a more than probable chance that Mr. West would not be seen in good health again upon his departure from the elevator.

[@Claimjumper55]

Awesome! Thanks Ben. I've always avoided alternate tunings on my Floyd equipped guitars and just used them with my hardtails. This opens a bunch of new possibilities.

[@BenEller]

Cheers my man!

[@melvynobrien6193]

Don't detune! That's crazy! Play it in Eb. You don't need a low Eb.

[@NathanIsABAMF]

I've had a floyd rose bridge for 8 years and never have figured out how to get it perfect. All this time I just needed this 30 minute video. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@The_GngrBRDMan]

Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to get my Floyd Rose in tune for 3 hours now, going video by video, this is by far the best explanation and the best method and I’m beyond appreciative, thanks!

[@adamtimbrell]

I can't thank you enough for this video Ben!!! Alongside your amazing playing, your depth of knowledge is invaluable to me! Thanks again!!! I saved my modded S-Series Frank Gambale Jazz Fusion from a life with 10 gauge strings constantly being in Eb.

[@Risen907]

s-series 4 life

[@Aaronius_Maximus]

The seesaw analogy helped me understand this alot better. Thanks uncle Ben you are the best! The finish on that Ibanez you have is just gorgeous! (Sister Act DVD playing in the background killed me too haha 😂)

[@Clarkey624]

Thanks so much for the best video I've seen on this tedious frustrating chore Ben - So well explained and easy to remember, glad I came across your channel!

[@joshjesudowich2520]

Dude you are a gift from the God's. I was two seconds from throwing my Jackson king v in the trash 20 minutes into new strings

[@logancamomile99]

That FF7 backing music is great.

[@xxxfallenseraphxx]

Came here to learn how to learn how to perform proper maintenance on my floyd and was pleasantly surprised by this backing track. Also glad I'm not the only one who noticed :)

[@kevex3929]

I was wondering if after all these years, anyone else would notice it lol

[@saiyaniam]

Will a pirated version of sister act still work?

[@michaelgablecolvin7949]

saiyaniam No it won't but Clive Barkers HELLRAISER works fuckin' slick !!!

[@jessiehermit9503]

Most likely a KanyeWest CD will do, but you have to destroy it first.

[@gonepickin990]

I used Mrs. Doubtfire. Seemed to work ok but I got the runs...

[@Gabriel-vj1cf]

Thanks! the first person to explain Floyd roses completely and understandably. I have gone through 8 videos and this is the only one that really helps understanding everything including some nuances.

[@joshdraken1]

This came up in my feed while I was having trouble tuning a floyd after replacing a broken string. First time attempt but Ben's walk-through had me dive bombing again in no time. Thanks, stepdad!

[@VM0451]

Nice background music. Heard some FF7 among others.

[@will4282]

I thought that's what it was from! Badass remake

[@alexmead332]

I haven't heard ff7 im hearing punch out right now lol

[@LordCardenas]

It's FF7 background music when you're at Wall Market.

[@Spectre10mm]

That fallout is gorgeous!

[@briannorman952]

Just letting you know again uncle Ben you also just saved my HM strat. The fender locking tremolo was pushed into the divebomb position for so long. Went through this video twice and now it’s perfectly level and floating again. Thank you man! Rock on!!!

[@thomasfokas]

Thank you, I have been trying to explain this to my friend forever without physically showing him and this video explains how the balancing act works perfectly. Kudos, sir.

[@ESPSJ]

i followed all the steps, i blocked the bridge and tuned it with the bridge sitting properly... but as soon as i take the block out the bridge sinks and it goes out of tune which is fine but when i adjust the 2 screws in the back and get it in tune the bridge does not sit straight.. it sinks way into the body. I am so close to selling my floyd rose guitars, quitting guitar and maybe even sell my house and move into a caravan and go vegan, thats how much i hate floyds right now

[@The_GngrBRDMan]

ESPSJ once you take the block out use the screw driver to adjust whether it’s flat or sharp, if that doesn’t work, you’re block isn’t working and you might need to try a new method

[@johnjesusiskingofkings1770]

did you remember to tighten the nut locks before removing the block? (one year later reply oops)

[@The_GngrBRDMan]

Mr. 432 😂😂 I did I just assumed most people would do that by nature

[@johnjesusiskingofkings1770]

@@The_GngrBRDMan Sorry I meant that reply for the original commentator. But I think he is living an Amish lifestyle now and doesn't have access to Internet anymore

[@Yetzederixx]

This is how I ended up playing bass ;)

[@AbrahamNixons]

Bud, you saved my butt. I was about to chuck this Ibanez RGR420EX because I couldn't figure out how to tune it. This $#@! right here, Homie! Who the f@$# gonna stop me now?! Ciao.

[@briannorman952]

Ok. Man. You explained everything. The one thing you explained that everyone was missing was tuning it by tightening the claw. I was trying to keep tuning it with tuners. This video was a complete life saver and I thank you man. Awesome!!!

[@Guitar47c]

Thanks so much for this video. I have been struggling with my floyd for some time and it has driven me nuts. Your video has saved my sanity, cheers.

[@jeffmceachern456]

So basically, if i'm playing a drop D tune, I should use my Strat and not my Jackson?

[@chesterelchedder1]

jeff mceachern or get the evh d-tuna 😀

[@qasperr994]

Greg Myers More like try to explain, But yeah.

[@MaynardOwns]

Only if the strat has a humbucker.

[@darkclaw8959]

Or if u have gear that can change the type of pickups that u are using

[@TheShanesousley]

Basically you should always keep your FR in the same tuning and same string gauge.

[@GoCeltics734]

step 1 - cry step 2 - cry some more really though, the trick when tuning higher is to tune the E-A-D strings 1 step sharp, G a half step sharp then B and E normally. negates just about all of the issues of the other strings going flat as you tune the rest of them

[@carloscarlos4492]

Fuck yeah you rule! IT WORKS!!

[@JustinDaggs]

couldn't tell you how many of these I watched to learn how to setup my FR and this is the video to rule them all. Thank you, Uncle Ben!

[@CaseyRounds]

Best Video I've ever found online at explaining this. Big thank you because I love all the sounds the floyd rose can make but I would get so discouraged looking at my Ibanez Xiphos....Now I can shred and be exited about it and tuning the guitar is a lot less stress inducing.

[@mk7073]

This makes me appreciate the genius of the Steinberger R-Trem design. It's exactly the same fundamental idea but there's a built-in lock on the bridge and a large knurled screw you turn with your fingers rather than tightening those fiddly claw screws (probably chewing them up over time). No nut to lock. No tools needed. Worth checking out IMO

[@coolestto]

Not sure why I watched this vid at 2am, I don't have an FR trem guitar - hell, I don't even have an electric (yet). Your videos are absolutely amazing, you explain everything very well. I'll remember this vid just in case I need it down the road.

[@Meccarox]

Literally same. I'm in the same situation and it's 2 AM.

[@panda_2643]

Ben this is the best video for a Floyd I’ve ever seen I’ve been trying to get it level since I put heavier strings and I tried other videos but yours is the only one that works thanks man

[@timeslowingdown]

Thanks so much for this video, just bought a guitar with a floyd rose today and I had no idea how to tune it, your video explained it perfectly and I successfully changed the tuning after watching your video!

[@Airtrooper719]

Hold on, I just felt nostalgic at 4:42 for no reason....... then I realised something sounded like Final Fantasy 7???!!!

[@fernandomiguelguedes163]

"tremBolo" cracks me up everytime xD

[@StevenDiLeo]

Thanks for sharing your tips Ben! I just got an Ibanez RG series, and this is my first guitar dealing with the floating bridge system. I ended up using some quarters wrapped in electric tape to hunker down that bridge while I tuned, and low and behold, I was finally able to get a tuned guitar after balancing the tremolo.

[@th0scrum]

I love your videos. You've just reduced my anxiety about adjusting the bridge. So many helpful hints. Many thanks!

[@AXPena]

Uncle Ben, I noticed that you forgot to mention returning the fine tuners to the "middle" position when changing strings. Maybe an annotation?

[@MsTrickster24]

AXPena How do you do that?

[@michaelenochs5024]

Sevs217 The fine tuners at the bridge can be tightened or loosened. I'm trying to break it down for the new guys too so bear with me. Tighten the fine tuners all the way down till it locks. Then loosen the fine tuners while counting how many turns it goes. Let's say you can turn it counter clockwise 20 times. Then tighten it 10 times. You're now in the middle of the fine tuning spectrum. This should be done when you're restringing but not exactly necessary.

[@maxmustardman298]

thanks, but why not adjusting them everytime you change the tuning ?

[@squeaky864]

Max Mustermann because they’re fine tuners so the can only tune a one sharp up or one flat down but if you do that the tension will be unbalanced and it will go out of tune

[@goldsrcorsource2551]

oof, that comment didn't age well

[@sorinsoria]

What if its in a drop setting? Drop D for example, or lets get wilder, Drop A or Z! Would you have to adjust the claw or do you do something else with that?

[@BenEller]

+Brian Soria that would fall under the "things that subtract weight/tension" category.

[@hfl_]

@@BenEller How would that work? Would you have to completely mess with all the strings again or could you just quickly change the 6th string down?

[@alias9731]

THANKS SO MUCH after 2 hours an 5 different tutorials yours did the job and I can finally start playing.

[@maccaslash]

All praise the mighty uncle Ben. Thank you so much. Bought a prestige 2 weeks ago and snapped a string, you have totally saved me!!!

[@AmorphousInc]

3:24 is Underneath The Rotting Pizza soundtrack from Final Fantasy 7

[@HereComesthewooo]

THANK YOU!

[@starwolffan13]

MAH GETURS GOT A TREMBULUR ON IT

[@darthdurkelthewise320]

Quite possibly the only video one needs to watch in order to thrive with a floating tremolo! Many people show the “how to” but they fail to explain exactly how the components work! Aces sir 🤘🏻

[@jared338]

ive done this technique before, but for some reason your explanation and walk through gave me better results. Thanks Unc.

[@WaltonsJoint]

Thank god for uncle Ben. You have saved my fucking life. When I tune my guitar with a Floyd I end up feeling the urge to throw my guitar off the Empire State Building because it's so stressful and time consuming. Now that I know this shit, I'm all good.

[@heavynov]

So, if I were to change gauges to a thicker string and tune down, would it be appropriate to block the tremolo both ways?

[@jamesr8355]

Yep

[@TheRustedShackleford]

Or just loosen the screws a whole lot before you block it

[@anvil777]

I'm glad you are sharing the knowledge on this Ben. My first guitar was a FR guitar and I didn't like it because I didn't understood how it worked. Only years later when I was on a Strat kick I realized how this works.

[@evergrey]

Thanks a lot man! It’s the first time i wasn’t struggling with my guitar’s tuning ! I love my floyd rose now. Thank you very much ;)

[@WyattScott]

I just need to buy another Charvel, one in Eb and one in standard

[@fly69doc]

15:02..."These nuuuutz!!!"

[@CodyBlack]

The "tuning with the claw screws" trick saved me so much headache setting up an Ibanez Edge III today. Had it blocked off or out of commission for years because I bought it well before I was ready, and getting it actually working today was an amazing experience. Thank you Ben, this was by far the most helpful video I found, and that Fallout is absolutely gorgeous to top it all off!

[@kresimo1]

This video convinced me to finally get a Floyd again. My Jackson just came today setup a step lower than I wanted and with trash strings. This video helped the setup Immensely. Thank you!

[@darkkxzerox3422]

God I cant figure this out I guess il stop by Walmart for sister act tomarow

[@undeadpresident]

I have a guitar with this floating bridge and I never even knew that it was called a "floyd rose floating bridge."

[@craigbuckley4832]

Absolutely brilliant video, thankyou so much for clarifying this issue, I've been constantly trying to find a decent video on KZbin that goes deeper into the world of the tuning of Floyd rose setup, great quality videos as always cheers, oh by the way, you have some great looking guitars on your wall, 🤘🤘🤘

[@nikko4135]

Thank you for this video. I just bought a Floyd Rose guitar and thought that I'm gonna have a headache with the tuning, but you showed an easy way of what to do. Very helpful and informative, thank you.

[@mostresticator5]

im confused, dont you need to add tension (heavier strings) when tuning lower? which side of the trem do you block in this case?

[@JGAbstract]

I was confused by that too, but then I realized he meant "adding lighter strings OR drop tuning." Adding lighter strings means you're lowering the tension from the strings side causing the trem to tilt towards the back.. Because the strings are thinner. Likewise, if you're lowering your tuning, you're by definition lowering the tension from the strings so the trem will tilt towards the back springs as well. Generally, you use thicker strings to compensate for the lack of tension from down tuning, but that's not what he's talking about. Things that will cause your bridge to tilt back: lessening the tension from the strings - either from lowering your tuning, or from getting lighter strings. 25:45 he tells you where to block the trem if you're going to lessen the string tension (lower your tuning).

[@ulver7556]

Mike G, my thoughts exactly. I want to go from 10 strings and E tuning to 11 strings and D standard (whole step lower). Seems like it may be an even balanced swap. I’m having to lower the tension so much on the back I feel the screws may come all the way out!

[@MrKoolaidjam]

@@ulver7556 What did you end up doing out of curiosity? I would assume the added tensions of the strings from going to 11s from 10s would slightly be cancelled out by the fact that you're going down in tuning therefore taking away from tension

[@ulver7556]

Why Can't I Think Of A Name? I first put on EB 11-48’s with the D tuning. The claw screws were out way to far in my opinion to balance the bridge. After some research, I realized those strings were meant for Gibson scale necks. My guitar’s neck is 25.5 scale. I ended up putting on D’Addario’s NYXL 11-56 strings. They’re perfect! beefier low strings have more tension to counter the springs. Claw screws are in a better position now, and the string buzz I had on the fifth string went away. 😅

[@mycull6786]

My prayers have been answered! Are you God?

[@Robert96902]

Pretty sure he is

[@creatorshadow8343]

AnalMolesterOfWeebs pretty sure he is

[@blacklotus3205]

AnalMolesterOfWeebs pretty sure he is

[@larswalther1902]

Pretty sure he is

[@haydenschmid760]

Pretty sure he is

[@chrisrobson2203]

Most thorough and comprehensive video how to on this subject I've ever found. Thanks Ben!

[@bryanl1039]

Thank you so much brother! I've been playing for a few years now and just invested a good amount of money into my dream guitar. It also happens to be my first floating bridge axe as well. I was starting to get disheartened and even thinking about returning it because I couldn't get the damn thing tuned! Tuning by the claw screws did the trick. I watched probably 15 other videos and yours was the only one that taught that method. Thanks again! 🤘🎸

[@jackdebree2187]

7:19 hahahaha wtf is sister act doing in the background :'')

[@AntiChris]

Tell me why I suck at pinch harmonics.

[@tyler_bt3326]

Chris Wenzel just keep doing it over and over. You'll find the sweet spot that it requires over time

[@mido3ontheway]

Well I swear the secret is to repeat it countless times until it comes effortlessly.

[@tommywho924]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpvVfIitjMqheMk Hopefully you figured it out by now

[@cnotejunebug]

Thank you! I’ve had my Jackson Explorer for two years and now I can FINALLY set it up with new strings and any tuning. Drop C baby!

[@Clabian96]

I've had my own process for tuning Floyds for a long time. It was somewhat right. You blew my mind with the screwdriver tuning! Oh and made my life so much easier! Thanks Uncle Ben! After a 13 year relationship with Floyd Rose bridges; I think you've brought us closer together :)

[@Idlev]

Where can I get the DvD?!? Help!

[@donovanolguin977]

Idlev block buster

[@yonikup2865]

@@donovanolguin977 are they still in business? Didnt see one since like 2008

[@donovanolguin977]

@@yonikup2865 it was ment to be a joke

[@donovanolguin977]

@@yonikup2865 but no they are no longer a thing anymore

[@yonikup2865]

@@donovanolguin977 rip blockbuster

[@Henrix1998]

Tl;dr: still huge pain in the ass

[@KidAran]

Finally I get it, I watched this 1 year ago but didn't get what you did but now I master that damn stable! Thank you!

[@pointless5ive]

Awesome video, just picked up my first ibanez with the floyd rose, this video helped me big time, thanks!!

[@Meccarox]

Why the hell are they so difficult?

[@chillsfaze4352]

Meccarox CAuse when they all good theybgreat

[@donovanolguin977]

Meccarox locking tuners and the bridge is a bitch sometimes

[@v8hotrodlincoln]

It’s really all just basic physics ...

[@qasperr994]

Because when you do it right and keep one guitar setup and tuned and use another guitar for a different tuning and setup than they're golden.

[@Shantal585]

or simply if you wanna keep your mental health just dont use floyd rose

[@midotvadventure504]

Man THANK YOU! 4 hours of trying back and forth and Finally got to the tuning I needed! Sir my hat is off for you daily. Respect. Saved me from spending money that I don’t have LOL. My man🙏🏼🤘🏼🔥 practice you’re instrument everyone and fkn learn how to adjust it when you can. 😌

[@markmcmullan1976]

Cheers Uncle Ben. That turned something I was dreading into a fun half hour. Thanks mate.

[@2012TunnelRat]

I saw Sister Act 2 on a plane. Made me want to yell Allah Admiral Ackbar and jump out the door.

[@BenEller]

Hahahaha

[@joshuaabbott5026]

Thank you!! I had been struggling with this for hours and that final step of adjusting the screws that hold the springs in the back was what I was missing

[@enki9006]

Amazing! You have the only video on YT that really, really, really, shows the easiest and best way to tune up on a FR guitar. ❤

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Bro! You saved me a trip to the guitar tech! The trick where you adjust your spring tension with your screw driver to adjust the bridge height worked like a charm!! I also just cut and installed one string at a time to save on my intonation. Great vid!

[@thantnaing2838]

Well, this was the missing piece (of information) I needed. I just fixed mine after watching your vid half way through. Thank you soooooo much for taking your time to make this video available.

[@brettshawver2983]

Dude - I got my first Floyd on a Charvel in 86 & fought with it so much that I never changed tuning with it or string guage. It wasn't until 91 (5yrs later) that I was shown this tip. How did we ever get anywhere without the old KZbin man?? I hope this tip gets to new Floyd owners early in their formative years so they see how this beast can be tamed & not feared, or worse yet hated. Love your channel & keep doing the good stuff!! 🤘😁🤘

[@TG562]

i wanted to take the time and say thankyou for this, ivejust bought an ibanez rg and as a beginner i was clueless before watching this, even after many other videos on youtube. your a legend mate!

[@justinadkins8826]

Mate I was just about to lock my floyd rose and I seen this video u saved my kh202 thanks so much this is why you rule on guitar

[@a.bastiao4312]

Great movie passing in background! Thank you for sharing this precious knowledge. It took me one month to finally find this video and finally enjoy my new guitar.

[@jasonmcnaughton7607]

As someone who has used the Floyd Rose most my guitar playing life and knows it better than I know anything else... I still found your video helpful. This definitely makes my life alot easier, especially when swapping Floyds.

[@jedmarsillo]

This is by far the best instruction on how to adjust a floating trem. Thanks Uncle Ben 👍

[@malachichoate2073]

This is the best video on how to tune Floyd roses! Are used it to change from east standard to E flat with no problem, and yesterday I used it to change from nine gauge strings to eight gauge strings, and it still works perfectly. Your videos are the best uncle Ben! Love em. 🤘