I never thought these fixes will work, but tried it on an old Charvette with TRS bridge. Rounded the edges, reworked the whole stud grooves, polished everything and added some industrial grease for lubrication. Man the difference is night and day! Thank you for the video and throughout explanation!
Thank you so much! I have a Cort X-11 that I bought in pretty bad condition, always had issues with the bridge. Turns out the previous owner must have not pressed the whammy bar down when adjusting the action, because the screws had very deep cuts in them. I did everything just like you in this video, and it works like a charm! When I am doing divebombs, the tuning doesn't change at all, however when I'm pulling the bar the other way, the strings still go out of pitch a little bit, but it fixes itself when I press the bar down afterwards. I could not acquire the kind of lubricant you used in this video, so instead I used WD-40. Maybe quality lubricant would fix this minor issue. Advice for people trying this: If you change your strings doing the procedure, stretch them properly! Heman Li from Dragonforce has a video on TH-cam about setting up a Floyd Rose, it may be helpful.
Excellent video man 👍 I have two old trem systems that I jacked up through the years. I replaced with new ones. One is a Schaller Floyd Rose and the other is a Wilkinson bridge. Thank you for sharing this. I always wondered if these could be repaired.
This is good news. I have an original Floyd from 1988 that actually has Original stamped on it when the new originals don't so I'd like to keep the baseplate as long as possible. I might even go so far as to drop a weld blob on both knifes, grind it down, chuck it in a Bridgeport with a bevel cutter to return to factory profile, then shove it in a forge until it gets cherry red and quench in oil. I'd only do that if there were no new baseplates available though, too much hassle
My OFR doesn't return to 0 on the bass side. Tested the nut when locked and it's not the issue. Replaced the strings, posts, and springs. Still doesn't quite return to zero. Time to address filing the knife edges?
So the high E,B, and G are in tune after you move the Floyd? I would first try to even out the action height. You might have the Floyd resting too much on an angle and its is not letting the knife sit in the V of the post. If the knifes on the Floyd are flat, then I would say they need to be dressed.
@@ericctheartofnoise8613 The floyd is pretty even across the strings from the looks of my action ruler tool. The high e, B, and G are pretty close to return to zero. The low E, A, and D definitely don't on divebombs and pullups.
You might have to reconfigure your springs. If you are using 3 springs on your Floyd, take the center spring and add it to the bass side of the Floyd. If that doesn't help then check the knifes for flat spots.
Nice video buddy. I have huge problems with an edge3 ibanez tremolo. And I fixed new knives following your video using a diamond file. Being a mechanical engineer just realised something when I finished it. The knives should be hardened steel so theoretically can't file them. If you could file them so easy it means that the knives are not suitable for the job and the heat treatment on them is rubbish. So sooner or later we will have the same problem...... Just my thoughts....
@@ericctheartofnoise8613 Ahhh looks like i'll have to find a replacement then, had to block it off because it wouldnt stay in tune it was so worn. Thanks👍
Find someone with a drill and offer them a beer to let you use it. This process is so much more precise with a drill. Alternatively stand on a ladder with said file over a friend holding stud in extended arms over their head. Have them spin, but don't get dizzy.
Material that older posts are made of are not the same as the newer posts. In some cases, the metal is a lower quality and can ware faster. Parts being made in China are not the same quality as German or US. I have seen a lot of older trems that are in better shape then newer ones.
Haha that's awsome Eric I appreciate you doing that man, string change is coming up soon and I'm definitely gonna try this I have those little files and drill can't wait to see if I fix it or fuck it up lol, no I'll take my time with it....thanks again bud👍🤘🤘
Im sure even if you Terried it, you wouldn't put the blame on someone else. You would be a man and admit you effed up lol thats what seperates the men from the little peaples in this life.
you nailed it. making peaples feel sorry for him to blind side everyone for his wrong doings and putting the blame on others. hummmm.... wonder who that could be?
@@ericctheartofnoise8613 IDK but making as many on line behavior videos as he does, dont you think certain peaples folks should practice what they preach. For one thing, if you cant speak to a women with respect, just keep your mouth shut. I think certain folks would never have the balls, not that he could find them anyway, to speak to women in that manner face to face. Lets not get into the alleged blackmail
I don't got a guitar with a Floyd Rose... maybe somebody will have a giveaway drawing and 50,000,000 will be the winning number and I'll get one some day...
Thanks for making this video! Great info, instructions, and examples.
I never thought these fixes will work, but tried it on an old Charvette with TRS bridge. Rounded the edges, reworked the whole stud grooves, polished everything and added some industrial grease for lubrication. Man the difference is night and day! Thank you for the video and throughout explanation!
This is incredible. Thank you so much! Now my synyster custom s is alive again
One of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Thank you
Thank you so much!
I have a Cort X-11 that I bought in pretty bad condition, always had issues with the bridge.
Turns out the previous owner must have not pressed the whammy bar down when adjusting the action,
because the screws had very deep cuts in them.
I did everything just like you in this video, and it works like a charm!
When I am doing divebombs, the tuning doesn't change at all, however when I'm pulling the bar the other way,
the strings still go out of pitch a little bit, but it fixes itself when I press the bar down afterwards.
I could not acquire the kind of lubricant you used in this video, so instead I used WD-40.
Maybe quality lubricant would fix this minor issue.
Advice for people trying this: If you change your strings doing the procedure, stretch them properly!
Heman Li from Dragonforce has a video on TH-cam about setting up a Floyd Rose, it may be helpful.
I have zero doubt that this will not work, great video.
I dont not understand youre sediments
Excellent video man 👍 I have two old trem systems that I jacked up through the years. I replaced with new ones. One is a Schaller Floyd Rose and the other is a Wilkinson bridge. Thank you for sharing this. I always wondered if these could be repaired.
This is good news. I have an original Floyd from 1988 that actually has Original stamped on it when the new originals don't so I'd like to keep the baseplate as long as possible. I might even go so far as to drop a weld blob on both knifes, grind it down, chuck it in a Bridgeport with a bevel cutter to return to factory profile, then shove it in a forge until it gets cherry red and quench in oil.
I'd only do that if there were no new baseplates available though, too much hassle
Nice very usefull info. wow! One of the best I seee in this year. Thanx! I had just same kind of files.
I never even considered they would wear. Good to know. I will check mine when I change strings next.
Thanks for this. Really great advice.
Awesome video on the Floyd's I have always wanted one but heard they are a nightmare to work with that's why I have always used stock trems!!
excellent! Thanks for demoing this.
Nice one Eric! The drill! 👏🤘
My OFR doesn't return to 0 on the bass side. Tested the nut when locked and it's not the issue. Replaced the strings, posts, and springs. Still doesn't quite return to zero. Time to address filing the knife edges?
So the high E,B, and G are in tune after you move the Floyd? I would first try to even out the action height. You might have the Floyd resting too much on an angle and its is not letting the knife sit in the V of the post. If the knifes on the Floyd are flat, then I would say they need to be dressed.
@@ericctheartofnoise8613 The floyd is pretty even across the strings from the looks of my action ruler tool. The high e, B, and G are pretty close to return to zero. The low E, A, and D definitely don't on divebombs and pullups.
You might have to reconfigure your springs. If you are using 3 springs on your Floyd, take the center spring and add it to the bass side of the Floyd. If that doesn't help then check the knifes for flat spots.
Again a great video, you really got it going! :) Have a nice one!
Cool deal. I’d like to know the Rockwell hardness number for the original Floyd, the 1000 & the special. I’m sure the special is much softer.
thank you so much for this lesson
You're very welcome!
Awesome! Thanks!
thanks! ill try on my jackson
Solid advice.
I FUCKING LOVE YOU BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!
great info man!
Nice video buddy. I have huge problems with an edge3 ibanez tremolo. And I fixed new knives following your video using a diamond file. Being a mechanical engineer just realised something when I finished it. The knives should be hardened steel so theoretically can't file them. If you could file them so easy it means that the knives are not suitable for the job and the heat treatment on them is rubbish. So sooner or later we will have the same problem...... Just my thoughts....
I just did this on my ibanez jem with japanese made lo pro tremolo. Top of the line.
It got out the burrs, therefore you can sharpen them.
I have an ibanez edge iii that is worn on the flat blade like yours, is it over for me?
It all depends on how flat the blades are. If they are like what I had, I think you will be of.
@@ericctheartofnoise8613 Ahhh looks like i'll have to find a replacement then, had to block it off because it wouldnt stay in tune it was so worn. Thanks👍
amazing work :)
Thanks for the video! I have a question. What if I don't have a drill for sanding the studs? Will sandpapers and files work too? Thanks!
Light grit sandpaper will do. Files may cut the metal.
Find someone with a drill and offer them a beer to let you use it. This process is so much more precise with a drill. Alternatively stand on a ladder with said file over a friend holding stud in extended arms over their head. Have them spin, but don't get dizzy.
Thanks dude.
Hi , why are the old posts for the low pro edge better than the ones Ibanez uses now?
Material that older posts are made of are not the same as the newer posts. In some cases, the metal is a lower quality and can ware faster. Parts being made in China are not the same quality as German or US. I have seen a lot of older trems that are in better shape then newer ones.
Start a great day of video.
Have a happy day today.~~
where do you get super lube?
Any hardware store. I got mine at Menards.
"Stay tuned!"😂 pun intended?
Haha that's awsome Eric I appreciate you doing that man, string change is coming up soon and I'm definitely gonna try this I have those little files and drill can't wait to see if I fix it or fuck it up lol, no I'll take my time with it....thanks again bud👍🤘🤘
no problem. good luck
Don't use a file backwards. you're welcome.😎
Great Tip 👌
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Im sure even if you Terried it, you wouldn't put the blame on someone else. You would be a man and admit you effed up lol thats what seperates the men from the little peaples in this life.
you nailed it. making peaples feel sorry for him to blind side everyone for his wrong doings and putting the blame on others. hummmm.... wonder who that could be?
man can he cry like a bitch.
@@ericctheartofnoise8613 IDK but making as many on line behavior videos as he does, dont you think certain peaples folks should practice what they preach. For one thing, if you cant speak to a women with respect, just keep your mouth shut. I think certain folks would never have the balls, not that he could find them anyway, to speak to women in that manner face to face. Lets not get into the alleged blackmail
@@electricgypsyblues4761 amen brother.
I don't got a guitar with a Floyd Rose... maybe somebody will have a giveaway drawing and 50,000,000 will be the winning number and I'll get one some day...
They're more trouble than they're worth
@@mrmisterman999 Yeah, but chicks dig 'em...
Don't hold our breath
It's called a knife edge... not a goddamn blade.
Thanks you saved me a few bucks!!!👍👏I finished my studs with #0000 steel mesh and they were just like a mirror. 🍻