Floyd Rose Bridge Maintenance (For Dummies)

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  • @ferntheyoutuber9960
    @ferntheyoutuber9960 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2242

    Once every few weeks? I change them when they break.

    • @MrStijnhendriks
      @MrStijnhendriks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      FernTheTH-camr every six months maybe? got my guitar in August and havent changed them since.. maybe because i didnt know how to with a FR :p

    • @ferntheyoutuber9960
      @ferntheyoutuber9960 7 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      Stijn Hendriks
      I break my strings every months or so because I play a lot of metal, but if they didn't break I would never change them.

    • @larsheuker
      @larsheuker 7 ปีที่แล้ว +153

      FernTheTH-camr the tone will become dull with old strings, change them and be amazed

    • @matthewcarr1350
      @matthewcarr1350 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same

    • @joseharo8495
      @joseharo8495 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I chance them once a year xd

  • @henrydouberly3950
    @henrydouberly3950 6 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    I change my strings when the g, b, and e strings aren't shiny anymore

  • @gpolenik
    @gpolenik 7 ปีที่แล้ว +491

    It really helped that my first guitar at 14 was a floyd rose ibanez. Learnt a lot about guitars because of it. Had to open the guitar a few times, even learnt how to switch the pickups.

    • @vincentguariglia3885
      @vincentguariglia3885 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gapi P ,

    • @RJMelling
      @RJMelling 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Amen to that, bro! My first (good) guitar was a Jackson JSX-94 when I was 13. Floyd Rose bridge and a buzzy-as-hell neck pickup. Yep, taught me A LOT! Eventually changed out the pickups and took out the tone circuit. Made a removable block to "block out" the Floyd when I have a "I hate it" phase! I'm 37 now and I still own the "Frankenjackson"

    • @jonathancohen4427
      @jonathancohen4427 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My first good guitar was an ibanez rg370b and I must say that the tremolo system is shit! If you adjust the action to not a super high action it is half the height of a Floyd rose whammy. Like if you did a dive bomb the note wouldn't disappear!

    • @backbeats8441
      @backbeats8441 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So if your guitar had Ibanez Edge 3 bridge, can you tell was it good or not?

    • @ALLMETAL1970
      @ALLMETAL1970 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not the best idea

  • @ivonrokko7565
    @ivonrokko7565 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2005

    I swear every guitar player tests their tuning with an open G chord

    • @thesonicexplorer75
      @thesonicexplorer75 5 ปีที่แล้ว +140

      ivon rokko laughs in open strum

    • @DoeZeo
      @DoeZeo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      How about open Em

    • @jacklalor3672
      @jacklalor3672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      I use an open D lol

    • @jacb2997
      @jacb2997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I do Chords A,D,E and another A

    • @m1trek860
      @m1trek860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@DoeZeo me too

  • @dwmichaels
    @dwmichaels 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    this worked like a charm. Done in

  • @gene7567
    @gene7567 7 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    Such a beautiful PRS!

    • @legatelanius9172
      @legatelanius9172 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It is a prs custom 24 with floyd rose

    • @hfl_
      @hfl_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm getting an SE soon. HYPED.

  • @MegadethFan9000
    @MegadethFan9000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Here's a tip:
    When cutting the ball end off I like to leave a little bit of winding of the end on, this isn't necessary for the thicker strings, but the thinner strings tend to slip so I leave a little bit of winding on for the graphite block to grip.

    • @nouyed
      @nouyed ปีที่แล้ว

      How much , like 25% ?

    • @MegadethFan9000
      @MegadethFan9000 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@nouyed Just enough that the ball itself comes off but the winding on the end stays intact.

    • @photoguy4212
      @photoguy4212 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great tip. Thanks a bunch. Been having problem with my e-string popping out all the time.

  • @sulffojus1227
    @sulffojus1227 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2546

    why am i watching this? i dont even have a floyd rose
    Edit: randomly checking my notifications and I come to find a comment I left 3 years ago has blown up, damn that's the most basic comment I've ever written yet it has the most likes I've ever gotten,
    Thanks btw

    • @jonarzuaga4465
      @jonarzuaga4465 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      vidmario bros Same lol

    • @Theblueshark27
      @Theblueshark27 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      but you MIGHT

    • @scarletstarlet773
      @scarletstarlet773 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same

    • @TheMusicfan189
      @TheMusicfan189 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      vidmario bros Best thing you can do is keep it that way man haha

    • @MusicisWin
      @MusicisWin  7 ปีที่แล้ว +391

      Because it's the most amazing video you've ever seen.

  • @DoggoWillink
    @DoggoWillink 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I just did this for the first time instead of bringing it to a shop, and it went well. As long as you basically understand the Floyd system (how the tension works, what part/bolt does what, etc), it isn’t hard. I changed the string gauge and tuning as well, and adjusted the truss rod.

  • @user-ww3js8ci7d
    @user-ww3js8ci7d 5 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    I legit though the title was “Floyd Rose Maintenance (for drummers)”

  • @mrpackersgaming2016
    @mrpackersgaming2016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +536

    "Only two or three turns will be enough"
    *turns 4 times*
    Me: *confused screaming*

    • @user-zb8tq5pr4x
      @user-zb8tq5pr4x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He fucked up the second time

    • @JustJuicer234
      @JustJuicer234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@user-zb8tq5pr4x oh yeah. The wrench slipped.

    • @ilyakopyl
      @ilyakopyl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He probably meant 2-3 full revolutions.

    • @necurrence1776
      @necurrence1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahahahahhaa
      But seriously, I did the same

  • @ianto3540
    @ianto3540 7 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    Can you do a tutorial with the Truss Rod too?

    • @FisVii77
      @FisVii77 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I'd like to see a whole setup done see if tyler knows of any other tricks for intonation, and for Action adjustment or a full setup, The only thing that I dread about a floyd.

    • @riemannm.h.a.8659
      @riemannm.h.a.8659 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      This.

    • @anthonystark9390
      @anthonystark9390 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mike fisvii esp guitars channel has a good video on it.

    • @Fidozo15
      @Fidozo15 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      No

    • @matthogs9026
      @matthogs9026 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I just thought that it was called "Trust Rod" instead of "Truss Rod"

  • @Rick_Cleland
    @Rick_Cleland 7 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    That's insane, I've never seen anything like that before. I only have a Strat and a Les Paul.

    • @tomunderwood3756
      @tomunderwood3756 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      𝕽ick 𝕮leek Haha, I thought the exact same thing when I got my first floyd guitar but you get used to it pretty quickly

    • @MaineConservative76
      @MaineConservative76 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      𝕽ick 𝕮leek really? guess you havent been playing too long.

    • @Rick_Cleland
      @Rick_Cleland 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      \i'm druunk. I'll talk later.

    • @MaineConservative76
      @MaineConservative76 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      All good. Me too.....lol

    • @themuse321
      @themuse321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Rick_Cleland do we pick up where we left off?

  • @rtbmusic2023
    @rtbmusic2023 7 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    dude what string gauge were u using if you had 5 springs???

    • @davidowen28
      @davidowen28 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Awesomesauce 53 At 3:22 it shows his gauge. 10-46.

    • @bananabiscut5174
      @bananabiscut5174 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidowen28 how many springs would you recommend for strings gauges

    • @davidowen28
      @davidowen28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bananabiscut5174 I'd just recommend you experiment and find what's best for you. I use 10-52 with a wound 3rd in Drop C# and three springs is enough for me.

    • @danielr.1344
      @danielr.1344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use 10-46 on mine but I only have 3 springs and it’s perfectly level

    • @Ikillintel1
      @Ikillintel1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You only need 3 springs, but Floyd Rose does offer different springs for heavier gauges.
      Notably, Pat O’Brien now ex- Cannibal Corpse guitarist used 13 or 14 gauge D’Addario strings for those low G# and A# tunings they played in and only used 3 springs. The red heavy duty noiseless springs are all you need.
      Add and remove springs for how hard or soft you want that bar when pushing or pulling it.

  • @charliefoxtrotthe3rd335
    @charliefoxtrotthe3rd335 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always wear some type of eye protection! I had a loose string end fly around scratch my eye once and that sucks for a week! The main issue after a string change is that folks do not stretch their strings and it will take DAYS to normalize if you don't. They make a tool called a String Stretcha which is a stick that has a hook and heal and it works great. It is like $10 and will save you so much time. Another little trick it to tune up a half step so there is a little extra tension, then use the bar and stretch out the strings a few times by pulling back on the bar, then tune to pitch and lock up the nut. Once a year I will put a drop of 3-in-1 oil on each threaded part after cleaning, which will keep things nice and free. But you nailed most of the important parts like a Boss!

  • @ArcticChonk
    @ArcticChonk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This seems ALOT easier than removing all the strings at once and fighting those springs as you tune the guitar. Thank you very much!

  • @swish33pow
    @swish33pow 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Really helpful video, I've tried watching many Floyd Rose set up vids but this was one of the most straightforward to watch. So well done Tyler on putting the best guitar content on youtube. I always take my guitar in to get set up, but would really like to do it all myself, the last time I got too discouraged since I mucked up the tension and string change.
    I still would like to see a detailed way on how to get the best wound for a string change since sometimes I don't get a neat wrap around the tuning peg, also cleaning the fretboard properly as well. Thanks heaps

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      stop being a lazy millenial,take your time and do it right.it isnt difficult my friend
      but if you are lazy or your eyes arent good it might be tough.

  • @mikebarrett3982
    @mikebarrett3982 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Out of all the videos on TH-cam on how to change the strings on a Floyd rose this is the best one thank you Tyler

  • @zanderlein
    @zanderlein 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I was practicing sweet child o mine solo and this video's notification popped up. I was frustrated because I couldn't play the solo, so I took a break and watched this video. When I finished watching I went back to practiceing and I could somehow play it. Thanks man! :D (btw i don't even know why I watched this video, I don't even own a floyd rose)

    • @-THEBIGDAWG-
      @-THEBIGDAWG- 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same I just watch because it’s good to know

    • @sirspongadoodle
      @sirspongadoodle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      easy solo to play.

  • @shotti7vblanks173
    @shotti7vblanks173 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love my Floyd Rose at first I hated it. but after a while I got use to it and love how it stays in tune!! 🤘🤘

  • @benhofyt
    @benhofyt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    "Watch out for the weird tremolo bar guy, he's weird"
    -Music Is Win
    "8:11"
    -Also Music Is Win

  • @Liam_Hug
    @Liam_Hug ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got a Jackson King V and had no clue what i was doing when it came to the Floyd Rose, it is my first guitar that ever had one. Thank you so much for making this video🙏

  • @JohnvanCapel
    @JohnvanCapel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The order of changing strings only really matters if you took all the strings off for some reason (for example, if you were doing some maintenance on the fretboard/fret-wire, or dropped new pickups in). In that case, you want to start with the thickest string because it adds the most tension (thus de-tuning your guitar by a lot if you save it for last).

  • @_MEGADETH
    @_MEGADETH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best floyd rose stringing tutorial ever

  • @kennywah5024
    @kennywah5024 7 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I prefer to take all the strings off, allows me to clean the guitar from top to bottom between string changes. I only own one guitar so it gets abused and during hours upon hours of play.

    • @VMinoda
      @VMinoda 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yes! Somehow no one ever mentions this. I can only wonder if they clean their fretboards at all... IMO it is better to block the Floyd in order to keep it leveled and be able to clean your fretboard.

    • @pb12661
      @pb12661 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      could you not just clean as you go?

    • @vintovkasnipera
      @vintovkasnipera 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah the ESP custom shop guys keep a block of wood in the bridge cavity to keep the tension at place.

    • @OlFoolish
      @OlFoolish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know this is a year late but I’d like to know what your *one* guitar is

    • @thelandokris2696
      @thelandokris2696 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I only have one guitar also, mine is a ltd m-100 fm with a floyd rose

  • @NoVisionMedia
    @NoVisionMedia 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    FINALLY!!!
    A video that gives me confidence in restringing my floyd rose guitars instead of always going to Guitar Center.
    When I lived in NYC I would just go to guitar center on 14th Street closed to Union Square because it was family to me and always learned a lot, ever since I moved to Lincoln, NE I don't go to Guitar Center much. It doesn't feel the same for some reason. So this video is just perfect for me :) Thank you brother for making this tutorial.

  • @TheUpsidedownCheese
    @TheUpsidedownCheese 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Honestly, it's so much easier than people think

  • @alexander_winston
    @alexander_winston 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just purchased my first guitar with a Floyd Rose (ESP LTD MH-1000). This video is far and away the most comprehensive explanation of the the FR system I was able to find. Great job and thank you!

  • @larsheuker
    @larsheuker 7 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    you can also put the ball ends through the headstock

    • @agneyajazz
      @agneyajazz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      exactly

    • @jonathancohen4427
      @jonathancohen4427 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You know that in like the super super skinny strings you can actually put the ball inside of the bridge

    • @MarkWesley
      @MarkWesley 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!

    • @GeoffBosco
      @GeoffBosco 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah that's how I used to do it.

    • @louiscarrollmusic-lcm5331
      @louiscarrollmusic-lcm5331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I learnt that one from Ola Englund.

  • @surferonhigh71
    @surferonhigh71 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i followed what you said about tuning with the Floyd System,it works every time,you really helped me a lot,was my first time ever handling this sort of mechanism,really thank you!

  • @drewboy7319
    @drewboy7319 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've always loved Floyd rose systems.. Thanks Tyler ,, another great video

  • @maryvu4762
    @maryvu4762 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This really helps. I'm a 14 year old with an Ibanez guitar with a floyd rose bridge and its been paining me, because my bridge was way too high and I couldn't really get my guitar perfectly in tune, so thanks!

  • @spade2you
    @spade2you 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1. Elixir strings because restringing less often is always better. More playing time and less inconvenience dealing with the Floyd Rose.
    2. Drill bit to speed up the winding process.
    3. You can put the ball end through the tuner 80's style.
    4. Keep your humidity consistent so the neck doesn't move. If you do this, they stay in tune for months at a time. I'm not kidding.

    • @spade2you
      @spade2you ปีที่แล้ว

      @@devinsinderwitcz9134 Didn't know that. Good stuff.

  • @Benny_k_p
    @Benny_k_p 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought a Charvel with a Floyd Rose, so this couldn't have came at a better time. Truly a beautiful video. Thanks!

  • @jegr3398
    @jegr3398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    "You should change your strings every few weeks like a normal guitar player does"
    Me: *Looks at my guitar and wonders how many years it's been since I changed the strings*

    • @marcos.7705
      @marcos.7705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The last time that i changed the strings a man told me: "Hey, great sound, nice strings!"
      That man was Jesus.

  • @erikfender5996
    @erikfender5996 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Tyler. I am getting my 1st Floyd Rose (Jackson), and I am glad that you have a video on this!

  • @jamiemacmillan4056
    @jamiemacmillan4056 7 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    you'd have to curl like 50kg to dive on that bridge

    • @tobinwasabi
      @tobinwasabi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jamie MacMillan lmao its not that hard

    • @jamiemacmillan4056
      @jamiemacmillan4056 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      it was a hyperbole

    • @tobinwasabi
      @tobinwasabi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jamie MacMillan mmk

    • @wesleyzimmerman94
      @wesleyzimmerman94 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jamie MacMillan The moment I got one on my 18th birthday I put the bar straight in and pushed down as far as I could

    • @jamiemacmillan4056
      @jamiemacmillan4056 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wesley Zimmerman did it move at all? Or did the bar just snap

  • @ronineditor9920
    @ronineditor9920 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every guitar you have is just absolutely pristine, so beautiful.

  • @jeffandmatthardyrule
    @jeffandmatthardyrule 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    "...change strings once every few weeks"
    oh no

  • @Vor_Tex_Sun
    @Vor_Tex_Sun 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got an 8 string Ibanez-rga8, This video was a life saver as previously I had no idea about Floyd Rose guitars

  • @uptheirons726
    @uptheirons726 7 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    I've found that most people who whine about Floyds are either too lazy to learn how to do it right or too dumb to learn. It's not hard at all.

    • @Koraxus
      @Koraxus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I'm both dumb and lazy, and all tutorial videos contradict themselves. halp plz

    • @BushDidMT-T
      @BushDidMT-T 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rob Covello owned one for a couple months now and I couldn’t agree more.

    • @jacobf4549
      @jacobf4549 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rob Covello exactly man im with you

    • @salatieljyrustumanan4929
      @salatieljyrustumanan4929 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      To me playing the guitar is more important than having it anyway, since I don't have money for a Floyd Rose. I only came here to help my cousin with HIS Floyd Rose, and I have to say, not hard to maintain, but not worth all of the struggle.

    • @TheMurderLlamas
      @TheMurderLlamas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes. I am lazy, and there is nothing wrong with that.

  • @marcusofthestoneage
    @marcusofthestoneage 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got a PRS floyd rose. So happy u made this vid! Some reason, the more of ur vids i watch, the more i wanted a PRS 🤗

  • @robertanthony9079
    @robertanthony9079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Tip: Thread the string in reverse and leave the "ball" end in the tuner. Makes it quicker, even with locking tuners, cause you only need to make one cut for the bridge.

  • @aldo.gonzzalezz
    @aldo.gonzzalezz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This year I got my first guitar with Floyd Rose and today I changed the strings for the first time without messing it up, and everything thanks to this video!!! 😎🎸

  • @horseradish843
    @horseradish843 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    7:45 that sounded so satisfying

  • @DaisyHollowBooks
    @DaisyHollowBooks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is very helpful. I just got a guitar with this bridge, and I’ve been a little lost. I think you did a great job of putting this video together. Thanks.

  • @HDvideoedit
    @HDvideoedit 7 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Am i the only one who collects the ball ends?

    • @BShaw-cd4hf
      @BShaw-cd4hf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Rudy Ayoub lol i thought I was the only one that collects them

    • @larsheuker
      @larsheuker 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rudy Ayoub good idea

    • @lucaspires8833
      @lucaspires8833 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do it too hahaha =D

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      you collect ball sweat,oh wait a minute...forget it

    • @lovecchio420
      @lovecchio420 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I collected one with a busted string end when it got stuck into my foot an inch deep.

  • @outlawetorn
    @outlawetorn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got a new guitar with a FLoyd rose and knocked a tuning pin on the tremlo and lost my ability to stay in tune. Panicked and came to watch this video. Life saver information! Thanks from four years after it was made! :)

  • @alexandert696
    @alexandert696 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Those locking tuners only serve as a tool for faster restrings. You cant get more tuning stability from a locking system

    • @glennkrzeminski7539
      @glennkrzeminski7539 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm going to disagree with you here. Fine tuning done with pegs is a dubious method. Besides having a memory after a while (a "set" if you will) that makes fine tuning difficult as sometimes the strings fall back into their set, you also have to concern yourself with nut friction. Make a small tuning adjustment of the first string and you'll find that the change did not make it past the nut until you strum so the vibration can equalize the tension (at least that's how it is on my locking system).
      However, even though the locking system flattens the strings at the bridge and the nut, a fine tuner screw allows minute pitch corrections and avoids all of the aforementioned problems. If you meant that you can't get more tuning stability from a floating bridge, well then I totally agree.

    • @alexandert696
      @alexandert696 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glenn Krzeminski I was referring to the tuners found in the headstock not the fine tuners.
      It takes seconds to string a tuner,lock the string and cut whats left.

    • @MS-hj3ox
      @MS-hj3ox 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      actually locking tuners slightly keep the guitar more in tune. The wrapping around of the tuner peg actually slowly loses tension and will cause it to go out of tune more, but locking tuners don't have that particular issue

    • @alexandert696
      @alexandert696 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      RHCP Guitar Covers Its a floy. Once you lock the nut it doesnt matter what tuners you have.
      But yeah I have a roller nut and locking tuners in my super strat (vintage trem)

    • @GeoffBosco
      @GeoffBosco 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is there any disagreement here? I thought FR was so easy, lol...
      If it's that easy there shouldn't be any controversies like this.

  • @rickfeith6372
    @rickfeith6372 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Plus one for Elixer Nano. Best strings I've encoutered thus far.

  • @aniruddhaacharya2626
    @aniruddhaacharya2626 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    i just subscribed for your course. wish me luck!! :)

  • @nolanbudzien2466
    @nolanbudzien2466 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this channel, every other video I saw made this so much more complicated.

  • @Andre24799
    @Andre24799 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    i didnt know clay jensen played guitar

  • @yuguitar93
    @yuguitar93 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I just got my Ibanez RG5170B and has never used a Floyd Rose Tremelo system before. Your video helps me a lot! Thank you!

  • @BJSepuku
    @BJSepuku 7 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    How do you clean the fret board with the strings on ?

    • @joshuahb536
      @joshuahb536 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Venom Stains clean the part under the one string that you have off

    • @pajamaman7
      @pajamaman7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      You dont

    • @maddoxhallums4869
      @maddoxhallums4869 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      You can remove all of the strings at once, but keep in mind that you’d have to put some kind of mechanism under the bridge to keep it level with the guitar body. I like using a stack of cards

    • @doomguy2.0
      @doomguy2.0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      With patience

    • @sadzidsmajkic6181
      @sadzidsmajkic6181 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Isn't it easier to put a little rubber eraser underneath the bridge, and take all of the strings at the same time. The bridge won't sink down, and it's not going anywhere. So you can clean your fretboard, do whatever you want, and it's also faster.

  • @Giants588
    @Giants588 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own a Gibson Les Paul Axcess Standard with a Floyd Rose bridge. It's a bit time consuming when changing the strings because it's so much different from a Fender or a Gibson with a stop tail piece. However, with the tuning locks and that bridge, you can use the Tremolo and drop dive bombs all day long, and the guitar will stay in tune. Also, great tone and great feel, Great Guitar! My point is this, if you don't mind spending a little more time changing your strings, the Floyd Rose bridge is definitely worth it.

  • @slickgreen2813
    @slickgreen2813 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    can you please do a tutorial on how to rebalance(?) the bridge or at least how to get rid of fret buzz? i'm desperate

    • @ΔημητρηςΜαυρόγιαννης-ρ8η
      @ΔημητρηςΜαυρόγιαννης-ρ8η 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you get fret buzz try and raise the action of the string you have problem with

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      block the trem,tune the guitar,unblock the trem.....use the bar and if it goes out of tune tighten the claw.
      just until its back in tune,check any of the several thousand "how to setup a floyd rose videos"
      it will take a little time to familiarize yourself to it but its not difficult.

  • @HeyitsDatguyTV
    @HeyitsDatguyTV 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice a simple explanation. Super good camera work. Keep up the good work

  • @rickvanpol3833
    @rickvanpol3833 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    THANK YOU so much! My new guitar will arrive next week, it has a floyd rose on it and I'm a total newbie when it comes to that. Another question, if I want another tuning (let's say drop D), should I do this with the finetuners or unlock the locking nut bolt?

    • @MsDavo123
      @MsDavo123 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rick van Pol i doubt fine tuners will do the job but again i just got my floud rose

    • @atomicfriendo
      @atomicfriendo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use my E string fine turner to drop it to D but you have to have it set right so the tuner has enough room to drop a tone. After that you might have to adjust some of your other strings slightly.

    • @thelandokris2696
      @thelandokris2696 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you try to drop to d it will make all the other strings sharp and pull the bridge up so its not really possible. If you get s non recessed fr live an evh or a charvel or old kramers you can

    • @procrastinator6902
      @procrastinator6902 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you just want Drop D, use the EVH D-Tuna

  • @diegoonfromhell7108
    @diegoonfromhell7108 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally one of these youtubers that I follow shows us a perfect tutorial on how to do this type of work although each one does it in their own way for me of all those who have seen this is perfect for only the change of strings of course, the calibration is still missing and octavacion or when the fretbord arches but this is fine for guitarists who are starting to use the floyd rose

  • @joesatchton212
    @joesatchton212 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A damm fine vid Tyler. Love the HD sharpness - props for having impeccably clean guitars! Not a single speck of dust to be seen, especially around the tuning pegs and saddles. How the HELL do you keep them so clean?? :D
    For decades, I have changed all 6 strings in one shot, mostly because I am lazy [and also so I can do some basic fretboard and fret cleaning/polishing] - I do use the Tremolok. This is a largely discontinued [no clue why] hardened plastic L-shaped tool. Use the arm to dive and then slide the Tremolok under the entire Floyd assembly. The bottom of the tool is soft rubber so it won't slide or mar the finish. Besides this, you know there are lots of other alternatives if you want to temporarily block your Floyd off for maintenance - pieces of wood, stack of coins, whatever to fit inside the cavity between the body and the sustain block of the Floyd, but I love the Tremolok thing because I don't need to open the back plate at all.
    I also don't cut the ball ends off my D'addarios. Just got into the habit decades ago of leaving them in - but I string them reverse, from the headstock side. I know a few traditional folks worry that the ball ends may damage the tuning pegs, but I have never seen any issue or problem.
    You're absolutely right - despite all the whiners, re-stringing a Floyd really takes just slightly more time and effort over hardtail bridges, but yes, if you understand the basic mechanics of a Floyd and do the process correctly, it is not difficult at all.
    Tyler, your channel is great and continued success in 2017! But I gotta ask - while I know you are officially affiliated with PRS [awesome axes, indeed!], given how much I know you love Joe, I need to know - do you own/plan to own/have ever played any of the JS series Ibanez guitars? I own 2 JS [1000 and 1200], plan to get one of the newer JS24s and I gotta say, honestly, they are some of the finest playing, most sonically versatile guitars I have ever owned/touched.
    And BTW, having been lucky enough to meet and hang with Joe 3x over the last 30 years in NYC, I absolutely can confirm what everyone says about Joe - he is indeed the nicest guy in the world. Not a single bit of "rockstar"/"guitar-god" disease in the man [cough...cough...Malmsteen...cough]. Truly, a world class human being - no surprise at all why he is so respected and truly loved in the music community. :)
    cheers!

    • @uptheirons726
      @uptheirons726 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      He takes care of them?

    • @joesatchton212
      @joesatchton212 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Rob Covello: Awesome! Most useful comment on youtube ever...NOT...

    • @uptheirons726
      @uptheirons726 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I mean yours was pretty pointless. How do you keep guitars clean? By cleaning them regularly.

    • @joesatchton212
      @joesatchton212 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      TH-cam really is overdue for an imdb-style IGNORE function...

    • @uptheirons726
      @uptheirons726 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe Satchton There is. Just don't answer. Pretty simple.

  • @marvinabarquez8915
    @marvinabarquez8915 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro your vid will save me countless hours in the near future, gonna get a floyd setup soon and stumbled upon your vid. Thanks!

  • @IGstBNgrPPutra
    @IGstBNgrPPutra 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    nice tutorial, but if you change the strings one by one, you couldnt clean the fretboard

    • @user-zb8tq5pr4x
      @user-zb8tq5pr4x 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why not?

    • @xYottabyte
      @xYottabyte 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can still clean it when 1 string is down

  • @froggore52
    @froggore52 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully shot video! The clear and sharp closeups make all the difference when trying to learn this type of finely detailed task.

  • @AmirOstad
    @AmirOstad 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tyler, 2 questions:
    1- What is that neck rest you have? Can you leave its name or a link to it?
    2- How do you clean the neck if you change one string at a time?
    Thanks man.

    • @gazoller
      @gazoller 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Although I don't see the Music is Win branded model, the product can be found here:
      axe-handler.com/collections/axe-handlers/products/axe-handler-s-o
      @Tyler : Get your brand machine up and running so you can sell Music is Win merch! :-)

    • @AmirOstad
      @AmirOstad 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Garth.

  • @jaredady3412
    @jaredady3412 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much, I was relatively unfamiliar with the Floyd rose and ran into a lot of headaches after my first string change, but I got it all sorted out thanks to the video! Thanks once again man 🤘🏻

  • @ggboy292
    @ggboy292 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What do you do if the guitar goes out of tune when you pull the whammy bar up or down ?

  • @RoyTrenneman
    @RoyTrenneman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This red flamed maple top is AMAZING!!! Awesome guitar man!

  • @theSimonManuel
    @theSimonManuel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    5 springs?!! 😲 what gauge are you on? great video by the way! Floyds are everything! ❤️

    • @theSimonManuel
      @theSimonManuel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      10-46 it says on the box of Elixir.. shouldn't 3 be enough? I'm on a 12-54 set with the guitar dropped to C (same tension as a 9-42 (roughly!))

    • @thegypsykidsband6044
      @thegypsykidsband6044 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      its depends on the tension of the springs he is using. if you have super tight springs, with a high spring constant you will need less of them to keep the required tension. his springs have super low tension apparently.
      hope that helps.

    • @theSimonManuel
      @theSimonManuel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow! that makes sense now. Thanks Zac :) I honestly thought all springs were made equal. Haven't really changed a set of them till now. Will keep this in mind if I ever have to :)

    • @spiderfan1974
      @spiderfan1974 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Simon Manuel If a Floyd equipped guitar keeps going out of tune check the springs they could be sprung they don't last forever. I've got a guitar with a floyd that's over ten years old had to replace the springs twice on it since I've owned it.

    • @theSimonManuel
      @theSimonManuel 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +spiderfan1974 hey thanks for the tip. I've never had a problem with the guitar ever going out of tune. Something I love about the Floyd! stays on pitch for months! but if this ever happens, I now know where to check :)

  • @BrokenFox9
    @BrokenFox9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, I have a esp with a FR bridge and just snapped the A string. Was nervous to mess with it but now I feel a lot more confident that I can swap out the strings with no help. Appreciate the vid

  • @matthewhale9831
    @matthewhale9831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    To anyone who complains about the fact that they’re a “pain” That’s because you don’t know how to properly tune one, do this and they can be tuned in under 2 minutes:
    1. Get the bridge perfectly level
    2. Block off both ends of the brass block ( I recommend taping some pennies together with electrical tape)
    3. Unlock the nut
    4. Level fine tuners in the middle so you have adjustment room
    5. Tune the guitar to perfect/as close to perfect pitch as possible
    6. Lock each section of the nut as you go to maintain tuning as best as possible
    7. Unblock the bridge once the guitar is in tune
    8. DO NOT TOUCH THE TUNING PEGS!
    9. Use the claw screws to re-level the bridge
    10. The guitar might be slightly sharp or flat by only about 10-20 cents
    11. Use fine tuners to level pitch back to perfect
    12. DONE.
    There’s absolutely no reason anyone shouldn’t be able to do this.

    • @aneveningwithebola2727
      @aneveningwithebola2727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OR get a regular-ass trem, a decently lubricated nut, some locking tuners, and call it a friggin day.

    • @aneveningwithebola2727
      @aneveningwithebola2727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anniedarkhorse6791 And they don't hold tune well either. Nah, I'll stick with the vintage-style Strat trem, that thing has never given me any trouble.

    • @vladioanalexandru4222
      @vladioanalexandru4222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you very much. Now Im gonna use this next time ill change my strings on the floyd rose

  • @pdglock19
    @pdglock19 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this. I just got a Jackson Dinky with Floyd Rose and didn't I know I had to loosen the nut on the neck. Of course, the A string snapped off. Now I know why. I wish I'd seen this earlier. Thanks again for this lesson. It's gonna help big time. 😁

  • @ykitskanyenorth847
    @ykitskanyenorth847 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    you don't need to cut the ball end, you can just have it at the headstock

  • @richf6111
    @richf6111 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid. Changed two broken strings on a Floyd guitar last night as I wanted to use it quick for rehearsals. Totally agree - always do one string at a time on a Floyd Rose bridge! Interesting as you stretch out after all new strings on and after first tune up. I tend to do it before I tune up each string. I will try your technique after this, cheers!
    Rich UK

  • @Jaidencharlotte
    @Jaidencharlotte 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You forgot one thing
    You also will need a floyd rose

    • @tavicotavio
      @tavicotavio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fuck i forgot my floyd rose

  • @MesonicLake847
    @MesonicLake847 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only if this was 2 weeks sooner! I am a noob at guitar setups and had to change from 9's to 10's on my new guitar and needed to set it up again. Very clear, informative and helpful video. Just got your GSS 1 course and looking forward to starting it once I have got my IT exam out of the way.

  • @mandarin7728
    @mandarin7728 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I hate my Floyd Rose.
    If I ever buy another Floyd Rose guitar, it will only be non-floating (like EVH, Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster or Kramer Pacer).

    • @mandarin7728
      @mandarin7728 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Lied to myself, just bought a Jackson DKMG and loving it.

    • @donovanolguin977
      @donovanolguin977 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mandarin ironic

  • @ronaldgraham4587
    @ronaldgraham4587 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm considering purchasing my first Floyd rose bridge guitar. Thanks for sharing. Looks easy enough.

  • @Slicklickz
    @Slicklickz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    6:11 That bridge is not level.

    • @DreadKnight666
      @DreadKnight666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree, it's floating a few degrees...

  • @LojikPrie5t
    @LojikPrie5t 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOUUUUUU! EXTREEEEMELY HELPFUL!! Seriously though, I've been having a hard time with my Schecter FR guitar and this will make things 100 times easier. Idk why I've never thought about using this process. Stuck in my ways I guess.

  • @turbine3780
    @turbine3780 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I fucking hate my Floyd

    • @Achielezz
      @Achielezz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jimi Jones you have seen the video by rob chapman, how to block a tremolo? since then i can play mine like a hardtail :) dont even use the locking nut anymore and tune without the finetuners (unless i need to)

    • @leewhitworth9142
      @leewhitworth9142 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      What guitar is it on?

    • @Patrick33194
      @Patrick33194 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dissonant Timbres just make a fitting piece of wood (with a rasp and sandpaper), place it between the sustain block and body and tighten the springs.
      better and much cheaper

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      take 5 minutes and stop being a dumbass,then you will love it

  • @markhumphreys2516
    @markhumphreys2516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got a Jackson JS30 with a Floyd rose - my first thought was 'I wonder if Tyler has anything to assist me with it?'
    Turns out I was right. You're the man, Tyler.

  • @kampinel5935
    @kampinel5935 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what prs is that?

    • @itsarkow8481
      @itsarkow8481 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know I'm a year late but it's a custom 24 with a a Floyd Rose. They go for about 1.2-1.4k

  • @stormyandcold
    @stormyandcold 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. After 13yrs of using them, I still hate/dread setting them up. They're awesome once I've done it though, especially in rehearsal when everyone else is tuning every 2-3 songs, I can just keep going with only minor adjustments.

  • @ssssssssedb
    @ssssssssedb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    step 1: buy a hardtail

  • @ricardoslhenriques
    @ricardoslhenriques 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Properly presented tutorial : simple, focused and articulated. Thank you and may the schwartz be with you.

  • @TheMusicfan189
    @TheMusicfan189 7 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Step 1: Don't buy guitars with Floyd Rose bridges and you will be happy.
    That's all you need :)

    • @uptheirons726
      @uptheirons726 7 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Or do, and stay in tune forever.

    • @TheMusicfan189
      @TheMusicfan189 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rob Covello I'd rather tune my guitar a few more times than put up with that hideous metal mechanism. Pain in the ass is all it is.

    • @uptheirons726
      @uptheirons726 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      It's not even remotely hard to do. All it takes is some patience and some knowledge. But hey, some people just never understand it. But it's all preference. Every guitar ive ever owned had a Floyd. In turn I love Floyds and dispise TOM bridges.

    • @TheMusicfan189
      @TheMusicfan189 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rob Covello Had a Floyd as my second guitar. It took some getting used to changing the strings but I got the hang of it. But it NEVER stayed in tune, always had something wrong with it. It just seems like you spend more time "maintaining" it than actually playing it. Anyways, binned it because I hated it that much and bought a Les Paul. Never looked back since.

    • @uptheirons726
      @uptheirons726 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      A lot of people have that issue. I've found it usually comes down to being setup properly. Intonation, action, truss rod, etc etc all play a role. I had my former teacher teach me how to properly setup my floyds and they've been perfect since. Even cheaper licensed floyds I have stay perfectly in tune always. The rest of my band is tuning between songs and im sitting there like alright guys lets goooooo. lol. But to each his own. Enjoy your Paul ma.

  • @hughtuck5147
    @hughtuck5147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video - really helpful. Thanks.
    As an amusing aside, I recall an interview with Ry Cooder. He agreed with the interviewer on the subject of regular string changes. "Yes" he said "I change mine real regular - once every couple of years..." hohoho

  • @danthorpe8485
    @danthorpe8485 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have saved my life I’ve just got my floyd rose guitar and I fucked it up now thanks to you I can play it again. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

  • @michaelalbro6856
    @michaelalbro6856 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see someone who has to run all 5 springs like I do on my rg570, can’t seem to find a balance with only 3

  • @11SkulL12
    @11SkulL12 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow that's great man! Very helpful! Finally, a good floyd rose tutorial video. I'd love to see a full floyd rose setup tutorial from you if it's possible!

  • @Goober_77
    @Goober_77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I regret not watching this when I got my first Floyd Rose guitar. Within the first minute he explained something that I did wrong and had to get my guitar fixed by a professional

  • @NWTMasterWolf
    @NWTMasterWolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you bro. I just Got a JS32 Dinky Arch Top and Needed to orient on the Floyd. Great video.

  • @messyroomstudios
    @messyroomstudios 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, I never knew there was so much work in changing strings with those kinds of guitars!

  • @RobGADV
    @RobGADV 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do it the same way on my Gretsch with the Bigsby tremolo.
    My old instructor said the Floyd Rose was a giant pain in the butt and should be avoided at all costs. But Tyler makes it seem reasonable. :)
    Truth is, I didn't know much at all about the FR bridge, so this video is awesome! That's quite a slick bridge design. I could foresee maybe having one on a future PRS.

  • @wharfrat7773
    @wharfrat7773 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome bro been playing few years and just got first Floyd Rose equipped Jackson...and loving it..no worries here...my brothers on you tube are here to help..😄🎸🤘

  • @GarretGoodbarrel
    @GarretGoodbarrel 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    After watching this, I kinda miss having a Floyd Rose... I remember the first time I tried changing strings and figured it was like a regular guitar and took all the strings off at once and my bridge just slapped down into the body. Threw it in the bag and brought it to my music store and for like 2 years paid like $45 for him to restring it every once in a while. Near the end of me owning that guitar I did end up learning to change my own strings but sold it for a Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Pro. (Love that guitar)

  • @rudyardkipling4517
    @rudyardkipling4517 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the probs with Floyd Rose String changing for a lot that may not even think about it is old springs, spring tension sometimes they have to be changed and adjusted as well. when you do everything right and your bridge still wants to float up check them springs, it's only a couple bucks to get some new ones

  • @MaineConservative76
    @MaineConservative76 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I owned an Ibanes with a Floyd Rose years ago. it was my first one and never had an issuse. I found it easy to use.

  • @caleshtcincredibles
    @caleshtcincredibles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    just got a FR guitar, this is just amazingly helpful thank you !