Upgrading Floyd to GOTOH- incl. studs and secrets

Please read!!! (opening tune from my upcoming album)
הגיטריסט אורן שרון מראה איך לשדרג גשר פלויד רוז לגוטו
In this video I'll show how to replace a floyd rose bridge to the gotoh ge1996t in the easy way without special equipment.
I am not responsible for any harm caused to your guitar, doing this is at your own responsibility. If you are not sure you can do it properly, give the job to a luthier!
2nd tune is paul gilbert, search drill song.
3rd is charlie christian.
I've used a part of UHF and modern times.

[@oliverpreston8640]

dude you just saved my life thank you for creating this. doing a warmoth guitar build and didn’t feel right about a traditional floyd so i went w this. fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[@OrenSharonx]

Good luck, happy to help! This is the best trem on the market IMO, I use it for my builds.

[@Max-The-Axe]

I'm about to do a warmoth build as well. How did the gotoh go? I know the studs are 11m instead of 10mm.

[@daive1157]

Thanks you a lot for this video! I bought this floyd rose and I gave the job to a luthier (it's not expansive and it's more safe). I upgrade from an old Takeuchi FRT 5pro TRS. Gotoh GE1996T's user team !😁

[@OrenSharonx]

GE1996T forever bro!

[@daive1157]

@@OrenSharonx i have a question, can you help me please ? The locking nut of my Takeuchi is a 42mm and the Gotoh is 43mm. Is it a problem ?

[@OrenSharonx]

@@daive1157 Yes. Maybe Gotoh has a 42 version though.

[@daive1157]

@@OrenSharonx Really? I did not find anything via a google search By the way I live in France and there is nothing ... There is no locking nut 42mm. Do you have any solution? Is it really a big problem to put a locking nut 43mm in a 42mm place? I don't know what to do 😭

[@OrenSharonx]

@@daive1157 Go for another brand I guess..

[@TheSaintedOne]

Great job, dude! Thinking about upgrading one of my guitars. Hate the FR special it came with.

[@OrenSharonx]

Thank you! You will feel a big improvement.

[@luigipati3815]

no brand can beat Gotoh, everything these guys create is of the highest quality available, and the prices LOWER than FR etc

[@OrenSharonx]

Agreed!

[@hatecrewsix2]

shhhhh stop// they can raise the prices!!

[@user-rm5il4uh3i]

Thanks for this great video!

[@OrenSharonx]

TY :)

[@southmanpaw133]

Great upgrade, I have the same guitar and may do this to mine .

[@TheCthulhurlyeh]

i love the evl series i have 2 guitars and a bass

[@frankschapmire1471]

It doesn't hurt that it's a Cort. Those are nice. I just ordered this bridge for an Ibanez Destroyer project. Can't wait.

[@OrenSharonx]

Good luck, man! This cort is still my favorite guitar to this day.

[@Feverdream7777]

Just FYI here in 2024.... My Gotoh 1996T arm screws in. There is an internal screw post inside the well of the trem arm, it actually doesn't just "push in" it screws in.

[@OrenSharonx]

Right. It can also screw in if you wish to adjust height.

[@hughreilly2023]

Great video. Do you know how far the studs are supposed to be from the nut? Say from the very front edge of the nut to the center of the bridge studs? Thanks!

[@OrenSharonx]

Thank you! It depends on your scale length. In this guitar the scale from nut to saddle is 25.5"

[@underaglassmoon6056]

Great video ! Will this be drop in with an ibanez edge ? Also would you recommend changing the ibanez locking studs for these ones ? If so would the gotoh stud fit into the ibanez edge anchor ?

[@OrenSharonx]

Thank you! For Edge you will need to rout the cavity, or buy shorter back screws. And yes, replace the studs. Gotoh would fit on the studs but not work with 100% performance. From my experience that is.

[@underaglassmoon6056]

@@OrenSharonx Thank you so much for your kindness ? Where can I email you with further questions ?

[@OrenSharonx]

@@underaglassmoon6056 Sure, or via FB or Gmail. Check my channel in the 'About' tab.

[@kalleankaa7536]

Much better with a german post insert because its 10mm rather than the 11,3mm of the gotoh. Anyone upgrading needs to check if the wood on the bridge cavity has enough wood to support the bigger gotoh stud insert. If you dont have enough wood then you could crack your wood on the tip of the post insert down below the instrument cavity. You need same wood distance from the back of the stud to the wood edge of the body cavity. One could also use an insert with bar to mount on the wood with screws like this in the video, the one he is trying replace. That bar reinforces both insert from warping or flexing. That bar reinforcement is way better than the gotoh.

[@TheGhostGuitars]

Thats one option, another option is to reinforce the sidewall adjacent to the studs inside the pickup cavity with glued-in & bolted-/nailed-in thin strips of metal similar to what the guy in Guns and Guitars channel did when he converted a strat 2-point trem to a floyd.

[@willman100]

Good Video. I have to ask though. I have a Charvel with a Floyd 1000, stays in tune perfectly but even if I use different gauge springs or less springs it's just too stiff. I am used to the Ibanez edge pro's that are way smoother. Will the Gotoh be easier to push down on (as in gliding more smoothly?) Thanks, Also do you know if the gold color Gotoh would match the Floyd gold hardware? It's hard to tell from the pictures online, but it looks as if the Gotoh's are a darker gold than the Floyd's. All my hardware tuners, volume, tone bridge and nut are all the same color gold. I think it would look weird if the Gotoh is a different shade

[@OrenSharonx]

I can't say for sure about the color, but for me this bridge moves smoother than the ibanez ones.

[@willman100]

Oren Sharon Thanks for the quick reply.

[@Gizzorge]

Question? Will the Gotoh work on an Original Floyd Rose stud? Could I just buy new studs instead if drilling out the bushings? My old studs are worn....

[@OrenSharonx]

It will work. But I can't guarantee perfection cause I don't know if the stud if fitted exactly for the knife. Also it won't have the stud lock benefits, and it may feel a bit stiffer. But if it's Original Floyds I guess it will be good. Note that you need to check if the new studs will fit your anchors! Thanks for watching!

[@faroukmansouri3434]

Hi ! thank you so much for this great detailled video that's exactly what i was looking for ! I have an ibanez jem jr with a standard DL tremolo and i want to replace it with an original floyd rose. Do you have any idea if it is the best choice and if it will fit directly without any drilling ? thank you so much !

[@OrenSharonx]

You're welcome :) If I remember correclty it should fit. If you want the exact size of the OFR feel free to mail me via email or FB. Anyway, this replacement will improve your guitar noticeably.

[@faroukmansouri3434]

Yeah i hope so ! Thank you so much for your quick response ! I'll let you know soon when i'll receive it ! Keep up the great work !!

[@TheGhostGuitars]

Just make sure the original trem mounting stud's bolt spread is within the gotoh's compatibility range. If memory serves the Edge is generally larger than the Floyd's measurement (DL Trem is based on the Edge, but is mass produced with looser manufacturing tolerances).

[@trollmunchkinzm4364]

I need help. So I’ve had the bc rich virgin for years I got from my uncle that’s missing a bridge and since quarantine I’ve had Time to bring it back to life so I got a Floyd Rose in gold to match the hard ware but the knife on the Floyd rose is a different measurement than the mounting studs do it doesn’t fit. What can I do about this? I would like to avoid drilling new holes for the studs but if I have to I will.

[@OrenSharonx]

If you insist to use the golden unit you have, you may need to drill. The GOTOH can match more than one size because one of the knives is long and not round.

[@stojansmiljanic]

Great video, very useful... On Ibanez Jem Jr I have DL standard tremolo and no problems at all, nice unit. I'm planning to replace it with Gotoh 1996t gold, I like the colour. Do you think that would be big improvement overall? Greetings...

[@OrenSharonx]

Indeed. If installed properly it will be a big deal. And hank you :)

[@paulyoung4781]

I'm doing the same on jem jr the now just finishing the new stud holes and finishing a fret leveling up this 11.3 mm holes are crazy haha I only have a 10mm drill piece so I dont even no if u can get a 10.5mm mmm 11mm be too big

[@acca17]

your song is very cool!

[@OrenSharonx]

Thank you! You can find a playthrough in another video, it's called Heart Of A Lion.

[@benpercy3369]

Great vid. Don't know if you're familar with the USA Peavey Wolfgangs but they have 6mm studs with no stud locks. I bought a GOTOH 1996 which is an 8mm stud plus the stud lock taking it out to 11.1 mm. There's 16mm of space in the cavity to work with. Am I cutting it fine drilling out an 11mm hole?

[@OrenSharonx]

Seems right. But double check that you don't have locks hidden under foam or something.

[@benpercy3369]

@@OrenSharonx Ok will do. Cheers for the reply. Champion.

[@paulyoung4781]

Best advice video ive saw on this wow thanks man u have gave me confidence to use my drill now haha i have held this off for 2 days now due to it being scary hahaha but watching this video thanks i wasnt sure the drill size too,as 10mm was very tight so 10.5mm ahh ok thanks buddy

[@OrenSharonx]

Happy to help.

[@paulyoung4781]

@@OrenSharonx think I've managed mate!! I finally got them studs in I never had a 10.5mm drill bit so I just used 10mm drill head drilled the 30mm depth down very nervous I was haha my heart was pumping so fast lol felt like it was never ending buddy!! Soon as i did both holes i just wrapped some 80grit sandpaper around a smaller drill piece went into the hole did 2 things!! Opend the hole slightly and smoothed it down inside!! But they were still needing a good bump them studs to get put in! But a small wooden block small hammer did trick very slowly seemed to work! Thanks for ur video mate I dont think I'd of manage to of did things if I never saw ur video as every other video never explained much detail buddy!! Piece out mate,regards from Scotland uk mate.

[@guitarsbymetaljay]

I didn't know the Amish were so proficient in guitar customization!

[@OrenSharonx]

Not Amish :) I hope you're joking lol

[@guitarsbymetaljay]

@@OrenSharonx Yeah I was joking, I'm a sarcastic emmereffer. I was noticing the black sport coat and white cuffs. All in good fun. But I enjoyed your video though. I meant no disrespect. You really think Gotoh is a better tremolo? In my opinion, a real Floyd Rose is a better unit. But hey, that's cool.

[@OrenSharonx]

@@guitarsbymetaljay Yep, I own both and chose the Gotoh for my favorite guitar. I also recommend it to all my customers, this or the vs100. I'm happy you liked the video :)

[@Deac0n_Blues]

He might be a Haredi jew

[@bcan]

I want to change my Floyd Rose Special with a Schaller Lockmeister or this. Which do you prefer, and if the measurements are not alright can a good Luther still manage to do it?

[@OrenSharonx]

The Schaller should fit. The Gotoh might be slightly long for the cavity. I personally prefer the Gotoh. If you wish to rout the cavity a bit more it can be done by a luthier who does routing jobs. Another solution is to replace the back screws, as I did.

[@bcan]

@@OrenSharonx man you're a legend for still replying. So if I understand, you would go for the Gotoh right? btw Schaller doesn't have locking nuts coming with itself so, oh well. I will probably buy a gotoh.

[@OrenSharonx]

@@bcan Right. Anyway you need to buy the nut separately.

[@bcan]

@@OrenSharonx Actually the place that sells the Gotoh also sells locking nuts included with the bridge, that's why I thought I would buy a gotoh

[@shkedov.b]

תודה יא גבר על!!!

[@OrenSharonx]

בשמחה, אם עזרתי במשהו. כרגע אני בונה לא מעט גיטרות ואם אפשר על הדרך לצלם אז למה לא..

[@shkedov.b]

עזרת בהרבה יותר ממשהו! חוצמזה ששכנעת אותי כל כך בקלות שכדאי ללכת על הפלויד של Gotoh.

[@5urg3x]

I wish they made locking studs that were the same size as the Floyd ones. It’s such a pain that they’re larger.

[@OrenSharonx]

I agree..

[@davetbassbos]

That was bizarre but informative, thanks! I've been thinking of getting a Gotoh, mainly for the locking studs

[@OrenSharonx]

Haha, glad it helped :)

[@maxloyd9682]

What do the locking studs do

[@davetbassbos]

@@maxloyd9682 They are supposed to keep the posts from moving at all once set and eliminate the slight wobble most posts have.. Most Floyds don't have them however and seem to work fine

[@derusmares9508]

If I have a RG450DX, which floyd rose bridge would fit without any routing or modifications. I can't seems to find straight answers?

[@OrenSharonx]

Measure your cavity and compare with this- g-gotoh.com/product/ge1996t/?lang=en

[@paulr7719]

I have a question for you, if you don't mind. Sophia Tremolos sells locking studs for the Original Floyd Rose, and I ordered a pair. The original stud sleeves have no bottom, but the ones that came with it do. I would prefer to just swap the studs, and not worry about the sleeves. Do you think this would work, or is it a bad idea?

[@OrenSharonx]

If you feel they match perfectly and doesn't rattle, it's fine. But the locking studs work better with a solid bottom, so for maximum effect replace them also.

[@paulr7719]

I was thinking the same thing. Thanks!

[@freedm3619]

6:50 flick it to get the cricket (only ppl Who know stevie t get it)

[@OrenSharonx]

I got it XD

[@wpxd9581]

Hey man, did you have to fill in and then drill new holes? or did you just mount the new posts

[@OrenSharonx]

No filling. Just drilled and inserted.

[@wpxd9581]

@@OrenSharonx ok thanks

[@philcasogonzo14]

I see people filling in. But if you’re drilling out a bigger hole, then you’re just drilling out everything you put in it. I never understood that. And also with existing hole the bit will follow it better. Filling it then you would absolutely have to have a press to drill perpendicular to the body

[@centaurus5676]

Hello there ! Great video and i wondered if you knew, if this GOTOH Tremolo, will be a straight fit for a DEAN ML? I have a real cheap pot metal Floyd in it and is not good. Thanks.

[@OrenSharonx]

I suppose you will need to route the cavity, or replace the rear screws with shorter ones.

[@centaurus5676]

@@OrenSharonx Great thanks! I could use the existing rear screws for a temporary fix though...yes?

[@OrenSharonx]

I don't it will fit, the bridge itself is longer.

[@rowanmurphy5239]

How do you keep the drill pointing straight down into the holes drilled for the original bridge studs? I would imagine it might want to go off course a bit.

[@OrenSharonx]

The holes I had were almost the right size so the drill just went with the line after the first few mm. Of course I use a more accurate device when doing this professionally but I wanted to show here that sometimes it can be done perfectly with common tools.

[@rowanmurphy5239]

@@OrenSharonx excellent. Thanks.

[@jeant9946]

Hi, did you change the nut too? my guitar has 42 mm, but Gotoh only provide 41 and 43 mm. So, does that mean I can not use their locking nuts? thanks

[@OrenSharonx]

I did not change the nut, it's good enough. If the nut is good, no matter the brand, it works perfectly.

[@jeant9946]

@@OrenSharonx thanks for clarifying. I guess I just have to ask Gotoh about this.

[@kalleankaa7536]

Get a floyd nut instead. Your guitar wont mined the mixed bag

[@Francisco17Berrios]

Hi, ive looked everywhere to find the exact distance from the nut to the gotoh bridge to install it in a handmade 25.5inch guitar. Will you be kind and share the exact distance from the nut to the mounting studs please?

[@OrenSharonx]

It's as normal FR. If you have any problems, feel free to send me a private message on FB or Gmail, I will try to send links. Thanks for watching!

[@Francisco17Berrios]

@@OrenSharonx thanks!

[@jeant9946]

Dan Erlewine said in his book that it should be the same as OFR : 25" from the front of the locking nut to the centre of mounting stud holes.

[@Francisco17Berrios]

@@jeant9946 Thanks!!!

[@fernandoalva700]

Excuse me do you know where I can buy it? I'm in the Us Florida thanks

[@OrenSharonx]

www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/

[@jmromero6381]

Gotoh bridges are great. The headache is finding a reliable source for parts if something gets lost, damaged or plain wears out. Caveat emptor.

[@edgyswordsmanmanga4051]

Is your album with that first song streamable anywhere?

[@OrenSharonx]

Sadly, I can't find time to finish it yet. But you can find some songs in my channel, here is the 1st one- kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKPKcox4aah2aNU

[@digitaljackson3321]

I just did this upgrade with my Schecter Blackjack SLS. I'm liking the Gotoh in every respect versus the stock licensed Floyd Rose 1000. However, I'm not able to get flutter that is as easy to produce as you show in video despite having my bar in tight. I notice you only use 2 springs. Does this help with flutter or another reason why only using 2 instead of 3?

[@CyberSoulLover]

DigitalJackson the gotoh uses stronger springs then the Floyd rose so it’s a little tighter

[@digitaljackson3321]

@@CyberSoulLover Thanks for the reply. I'm working on changing the Floyd Rose in my Schecter Hybrid to a Gotoh as well... will try 2 springs with the Hybrid and compare.

[@CyberSoulLover]

@@digitaljackson3321 NP man. i had a gotoh installed in my alexi but the luthier fucked up the install. misaligned the bridge and damaged the knife edges. i sold that guitar even after he fixed it because it still had issues with the nut moving. Id love to try a working gotoh since mine got fucked. Next time im just gonna install it myself

[@OrenSharonx]

@@digitaljackson3321 The number of springs won't affect the flutter. 5 soft ones may be equal to 2 strong ones, like I have. If you replaced the studs and everything is 100% straight you should have a very smooth function.

[@digitaljackson3321]

@@OrenSharonx Yeah, studs replaced and 100% straight, even bought a drill press just to make sure I got the holes right. Honestly, I think it's really a technique issue. I never really tried flutter with the Floyd Rose 1000 and after a bit more practice with the Gotoh the flutter seems to be working as it should. Thanks for the reply (and making the video).

[@stojansmiljanic]

One question: Two stud holes, do it need to be made with drill 10,5mm? It's hard do find... Or it could be 11mm or 10mm? What do you recommend 11 or 10mm? Thnx a lot...

[@OrenSharonx]

10.5 will fit. You can find it on aliexpress, no problem. I found it there. But still, you can do 10 and work manually to widen it, it won't get in unless the wood is very soft and you are very rough with the hammer.. Not recommended at all. 11 will let the stud fall off, you can use some kind of wood epoxy to fill it.

[@stojansmiljanic]

@@OrenSharonx I'll try with 10 and widen it. Guitar is JEMJR, mahagony version, so it's not soft wood... Thank you very much...

[@capsuleboy]

5:04 Never adjust action when spring tension is on! Man I always adjust action a bit when my guitar is in tune.. is that too bad?

[@OrenSharonx]

No worries. If your bridge is high quality only many times can damage, over the years.

[@OrenSharonx]

@@mrunconventional Right. I've seen this on cheap models, more rarely on better ones. Many customers coming here were doing this for many years and never thought about it. Best to avoid.

[@robanderson3559]

I only did it once on my Jackson JS32 and now it won't stay in tune at all. Trying to figure out what I want do about it. Probably going to have to take a drill to it. Unless I find one that the studs fit in the sleeves.

[@mikeesplain3923]

I can see how that's the general rule when it comes to Floyd specials with shitty pot metal for the base and studs...but what about the OFR steel base trems nd steel studs,wouldn't it be ok under tension since the steel parts won't wear🤔

[@xlr8r2010]

@@robanderson3559 Get a Floyd Rose Special...its better than the Takeuchi licensed Floyd on the JS32 anyway. You can get one for around $100 from Stew Mac. I have a JS32 Rhoads...I'm buying a Floyd Special for it.

[@acasadorocknroll7]

Show!

[@OrenSharonx]

:)

[@VGMrawk]

Why only use fingers to tighten locking nut? Isn't it suppose to lock? I thought that's why there's a cavity for 3mm Allen wrench.

[@OrenSharonx]

As I wrote at 5:35 , use a key (Allen wrench) but not too tight, use the power of 2 fingers and it should be enough. I hope I was more clear now :)

[@serenityk2tu749]

Would this fit on a Ibanez rg 270 in place of a lo trs trem ii

[@OrenSharonx]

I think it will require an adjustment- or different back screws or a small routing.

[@TheCthulhurlyeh]

so im looking for a video because i want to change the bridge on my cort evl and that just happens to be the one hes working on lol

[@OrenSharonx]

Happy to help! Just be sure to replace the back screws to fit the cavity if needed, as mentioned in the comments below.

[@Francisco17Berrios]

Hey man! Last question, the router section is the same with the difference in the studs? Thanks!

[@OrenSharonx]

What do you mean?

[@Francisco17Berrios]

@@OrenSharonx Did you have to cut some wood besides the posts? Or it was a perfect fit?

[@OrenSharonx]

Perfect fit.

[@Francisco17Berrios]

@@OrenSharonx does it need more space for dives or whammy pulls? Thank you!

[@OrenSharonx]

Oh, thank you for reminding me! I did replace the rear screws to shorter ones, they didn't fit in the routing. Pulls were problematic, dives were OK.

[@ogerkay8144]

Sir i have a cort vx4v model guitar. I need to change the bridge. Would you prefer Gotoh 1996?

[@ogerkay8144]

And should i use the drill ? Because your guitar is Cort too.

[@OrenSharonx]

Yes and yes. Keep in mind you will have to find shorter back screws or extend the routing cavity!

[@ogerkay8144]

@@OrenSharonx thank you so much.

[@Matthew750-4]

7 years later is that floyd still on that guitar? If so how did it hold up after all these years

[@OrenSharonx]

Yes! Perfect as 7 years ago.

[@ashwinkumar1010]

Which bridge should i buy? Gotoh ge1996t(i really like the looks of it), floyd rose original, schaller lockmeister 6 or the ibanez edge lo pro(I don't like the look but would still go for it if it's better)... I am ordering from usa so I can't try them out.

[@OrenSharonx]

For which guitar? They aren't the same size.

[@ashwinkumar1010]

@@OrenSharonx Jackson Kelly

[@OrenSharonx]

OFR should fit, but I would go for the Gotoh even though the cavity would need to be made longer.

[@ashwinkumar1010]

Thanks!!

[@ernestopicazo189]

Was the original bridge a Cory double locking II (Schaller style) or III(trs style)

[@OrenSharonx]

II

[@ernestopicazo189]

@@OrenSharonx was it a drop in replacement? Or you had to enlarge the routing?

[@OrenSharonx]

The rear screws were too long for the routing, I replaced them with shorter ones.

[@juankyman8404]

@@OrenSharonx are the shorter screws the same as the ones for the original floyd rose or any other major trem? Where did you find them? And how much longer are the gotoh screws?

[@OrenSharonx]

@@juankyman8404 I ordered them from a factory (titanium). The Gotoh are about 4.8 mm, the originals were 4.3mm

[@xnoch6167]

what is the song playing on background ?

[@OrenSharonx]

In the beginning it's one of my songs, will be in the album! Then Paul Gilbert (search drill song) and then solo flight by Charlie Christian.

[@OrenSharonx]

Mine is called 'Heart Of A Lion', check out the new video :)

[@stihlsavvy666]

How did you remove the floyd rose anchors from the bar and then fit the Gotoh anchors to the anchor bar?

[@OrenSharonx]

I think I showed it at 2:20

[@stihlsavvy666]

@@OrenSharonx no you showed how to remove the anchors from the guitar body. Not the anchors from the plate or the install for the gotoh anchors to the plate.

[@OrenSharonx]

@@stihlsavvy666 Oh, you mean the plate that the anchors were on? I didn't use it. Got rid of the plate and the old anchors altogether.

[@stihlsavvy666]

@@OrenSharonx that makes sense now, its just annoying there is 3.8mm of extra depth (plate thickness) that was routed out so now when you replace the anchors the studs have to be wound out more to compensate that 3.8mm of extra depth.

[@OrenSharonx]

@@stihlsavvy666 Yeah, I also left them just a bit out

[@p.t.itroyharrell5846]

These are wonderful trems and OFR killers. By a long shot

[@OrenSharonx]

I agree. I use them on my builds.

[@someoneelse101]

What string gauge are you using and how many springs were required?

[@OrenSharonx]

9, 2

[@someoneelse101]

OK. Are they heavy gauge springs?

[@OrenSharonx]

@@someoneelse101 Yes, the black ones you get with the bridge.

[@someoneelse101]

@@OrenSharonx Cool. So maybe 3 with 10s then. Next question: what radius is your fretboard and did you have to do much in terms of shimming the saddles?

[@OrenSharonx]

15.75 no shim

[@mryhatzik]

May i ask what guitar is that?

[@OrenSharonx]

Cort EVL K6

[@Zombie_13x33]

i was told you dont have to replace the posts right? you can just re use the old ones

[@OrenSharonx]

For max performance, replace them.

[@Neshek023]

absolutelykzbin.info/www/bejne/eZXOnaOceNOIn8ksi=eictZe-GPr8brbbD@@OrenSharonx

[@MrRackenstein]

What is the movie at 3:30?

[@OrenSharonx]

Haha, It's UHF by wierd al, when he is like rambo. :)

[@thebedroomrockstar960]

Read a lot of good reviews 'bout this bridge. bought an Ibanez JEMJRSP over at Sweetwater. had them slap one of this bad boyz on my guitar. Looks scary to do something like this. let the pros do it, though a lot of guys were saying it's pretty much plug and play with Ibanez. Just trying to get as close to the real JEM as possible. I mean, how many guys do u know who can afford $2k + for a guitar? :) lol

[@mikeesplain3923]

U forgot that the retainer plate needs to be drilled out to to fit the bigger stud anchor..I had this issue with two of my Dean dime gtrs with floyds

[@OrenSharonx]

I did not have that issue.

[@stihlsavvy666]

How do you fit the new studs to the retainer plate? I dont know how they are mounted.

[@maxloyd9682]

Is It true that a Floyd takes away tone compared to a Hardtail? And that a Hardtail sounds a lot better?

[@OrenSharonx]

No

[@maxloyd9682]

Oren Sharon are you able to explain this more ? Why did the rumor start ?

[@OrenSharonx]

@@maxloyd9682 I guess that people think that the bridge doesn't let all the vibrations reach the body. But listen to a gibson with a floyd rose and decide for yourself.

[@maxloyd9682]

Oren Sharon there’s a video on KZbin of a Gibson les Paul being compared to another les Paul with a Floyd and they sound completely different with the one with a Floyd sounding a lot worse. But I wonder if it’s because of the Floyd or if it’s because of something else. There’s also a video of a hardtail strat being compare to a tremelo bridge strat and the the hardtail sounds a lot better but is it cause of the bridge or something else?

[@OrenSharonx]

@@maxloyd9682 I don't know. But many of the most iconic and sought after tones are with guitars with a non fixed bridge..

[@Slicklickz]

The 1996 is a good tremolo but I would rank it after the Sophia,ABM Katana,Hantug,and the first 2 tremolos that Gotoh made for Ibanez(Edge and Lo-pro Edge).The 1996 is by far the best for the money though,as it can be had for under $100 while the others I listed range from around $300 to over $800.

[@OrenSharonx]

I like it more than those you mentioned, but that's IMO

[@Slicklickz]

@@OrenSharonx Have you tried a Hantug,ABM,or Sophia?

[@OrenSharonx]

@@Slicklickz I'm a guitar tech and builder, so I experience many kinds of stuff. The Hantug saddles were a bit pointy for me (FR model, didn't try the headless model). The ABM 5400 feels high for me and has the triangle plate which I dislike. The Sophia 2:92 also felt a bit high. Just my humble experience and opinion.

[@Slicklickz]

@@OrenSharonx All 3 of those in some way try to improve upon the original Floyd concept.The ABM 5500(5400 is obsolete),for example,has adjustable saddle spacing,height,and the intonation set screw isn't under the string.It's also machined from a billet of bell brass.The Sophia has many improvements:global tuning,infinite fine tuners,soft stop,etc.Sophia also makes retrofit Floyd stainless steel locking posts with very fine threads,they would have worked perfect for you instead of the larger diameter Gotoh posts that you had to drill for: sophiatremolos.com/collections/accessories/products/locking-riser-posts-and-inserts Only $20!

[@OrenSharonx]

@@Slicklickz Nice, thanks! They are indeed much better :)

[@wallofsheep5645]

What is that guitar?!

[@OrenSharonx]

Cort EVL K6

[@sisajtegabre]

Bro what kind of floyd was there in guitar with brass block as well?

[@OrenSharonx]

Actually it was the GOTOH but I wanted to replace the studs.

[@sisajtegabre]

Thx due to there is similar FR looks like Gotoh also have brassy block goes on Peavy EVH guitars at lest did 10+ yeras ago and on expensive import Dean models price for them now is like 80-$ ...now i did not compare them side by side with Gotoh 1996 but they do look almost the same except exactly those studs ...that is way i asked you bro...wish to bay that one from GFS for my 2nd guitar i going ansamble ...That tric for taking out bots is super! thx for sharing and reaply, best wishes from this side of the Planet...

[@OrenSharonx]

Happy to help.

[@kalleankaa7536]

Why did you replace the stud with anchor reinforcemnet on it? That was a better system. If you were after the locking part of the post, you couldve used teflon tape on the post threads to make it tight. Same as locking effect.

[@frendyjayakusuma4090]

3:39 LOL

[@dickdog1]

You got lucky. Using a hand drill on the stud holes is just asking to rip the shit out of your guitar. Never do it, always use a drill press.also, it would have been nice if you said what size bit you use to enlarge the stud post holes, although that info is on the instructions I would think.

[@OrenSharonx]

Each bridge has it's own size. GOTOH are 3/8" if I remember correctly. A press is indeed the best way, but when you already have a large hole it's pretty hard to mess up IMO. Never heard about somebody failing that way.

[@D.Guitar]

I've found that it's really worthwhile to buy a inexpensive Drill press from pawn shop... To do any drilling like posts... And even headstock tuning keys... Because doing it with a hand held drill... Many , MANY times the drill bit likes to "Walk". ... And You want to be as perpendicular.. and precise as possible

[@OrenSharonx]

I agree. I also use that (though not in this video)

[@cristianinternationaltrade9227]

Upgrade from Floyd rose to Gotoh? Gotoh better than Floyd Rose, are you serious? Are you japanese?😂😂😂 I am not Japanese or German but I have an Ibanez Rg520QS with Floyd Rose Pro (made in Germany)and Ibanez 752 Prestige with Lo Pro Edge Ibanez(made by Gotoh) and between both I say Floyd Rose is more stable, reliable and the bar is more well connected even thought I have installed that floyd since 2010 on my 2001 Ibanez, in stead of Gotoh one is from 2014 and the bar is no well connect to the bridge, then when you use it, doesnt have that reliable stable feel that Floyd's bar has, beside is always in tune as different than lo pro edge by gotoh. In fact in the future I will buy a Floyd Rose Pro 7 string for my Ibanez 7 string, as I did on my Ibanez rg520qs.

[@OrenSharonx]

I'm not Japanese :) In the video I replace a FR style made by Cort. Anyway, I still think that the Gotoh GE1996T that I show here is better than OFR (I own both). I mentioned the reasons in the video, and also the Gotoh just feels for me better and smoother, and the arm insertion is designed better. The Ibanez bridges are inferior to both. Not all edges are made by Gotoh and almost none are near the quality of this unit. This is my opinion as a professional player and tech. Thanks for watching!

[@ryant3600]

I'm not following how these Gotohs are an "upgrade to Floyd"? Unless when people say "floyd" they just mean the lic. crap from Korea or China? Cause these vs. German made OFR..I'm not seeing how Gotohs are an upgrade.

[@OrenSharonx]

Yeah, I meant mostly the lic. ones. But to my humble opinion (I own both) the Gotoh is indeed better, I have explained the special features in the video.

[@bobach6083]

Dude you need to let us read what you are putting down. Barely even have time to pause it before we're onto the next thing

[@OrenSharonx]

Maybe I read fast. Press settings>speed>0.75 :)

[@bobach6083]

@@OrenSharonx lol i was just giving you crap. Good video haha

[@gitarbangsatchanel8036]

And still out of tune lol

[@OrenSharonx]

No way bro :) Actually there is no method that guarantees perfect tune always except Evertune (I use it on my Halo). The change of temperature affects the strings I guess..

[@paulkielt9301]

This video is a big mitake. What you are replacing is not an original Floyd Rose, it's just a licensed one. Maybe that way the Gotoh is better, but the block seems to be rather cheap. If you want sustain, you don't have to... but you must replace the block with a big brass one.

[@OrenSharonx]

By writing Floyd I meant the system, not the actual manufacturer (same method anyway). The Gotoh has a brass block, but a block alone does not add much sustain as you may think. I say that as a guitar maker with experience. The main reason for upgrading this bridge is the stability, smoothness, high performance, and comfort, sound, and also sustain, which does not come only from the block alone- also from the saddle material, the grip and the improved studs. Cheers!

[@zepp3lin]

Oren is right.

[@portuguesebeer5069]

I gave up watching! The text changes so fast, it doesnt have time to read. Bye

[@OrenSharonx]

My friend, you can change the speed of the video in settings.

[@TheGhostGuitars]

I use the pause button to read fast texts.

[@portuguesebeer5069]

I prefer to watch another video and make my "like" somewere else...

[@6xcchamber971]

Why make a video that does not help the viewer in any way but annoy them with your personal taste of music!

[@OrenSharonx]

Why spend your time writing a comment that does not help anyone in any way instead of clicking the mute button? Please read more comments :)