Assuming basswood body on an RG.. soft wood.. plus the floyd replacing and Ibby bridge may have required those posts to be higher and applying too much torque on the bushings.. excellent repair.. !!
It happend on my Rg270, a big chunk came out, I glued it back in place restored the whole guitar left it for about a week with some clamps, was really disappointed when it broke again while being tuned.. I will probably try something radical this time around, maybe fiberglass or some crazy cnc stuff. But so far no luck. I hope your repair holds up! The Idea is amazing, I had something simular in my mind.
My preowned esp had a Floyd rose special originally but the last owner changed it for a cheap license Floyd of super low quality. It was bad and worn out on the knife edges so I’ve recently bought another one. It looks like they forced out that metal plate and mountings studs and snapped the plate. It was glued back in and when I got it off I noticed each side stud underneath the plate had wood chipped out. The plate was covering some bad stuff. I’ve tried to fit the new studs and posts and get the plate back tight but when I press my bar I get a click sound on the one post it feels like. I’m wondering what I should do. Your video has given me some helpful info though thanks
Absolutely amazing video. Thank you so much for uploading, I haven't had a Floyd Rose bridge in 15 years on a guitar and just about everything about it needed repair. This was great explanation regarding the posts and how to resolve it 👌🙌🤙🤌🙏
When installing a Gotoh bridge on an Ibanez, I had a similar issue at the corner of the bridge route. I ground or rounded the corner on the bridge rather than change my bridge route and ruin the finish.
The problem is that there are so many guitar makers using softer woods now, like basswood, poplar, etc. Instead if superglue, isn't there a specific glue for woodworking that, once it dries, the bond between the wood parts is actually stronger than the wood itself?
That little bracket holding the posts together seems like more of a hindering item than a helper. This makes my issue seem minor. Very helpful video thanks!
Hello, thank you for this video! I do have a similar problem with a guitar, since an anchor is starting to show this kind of wear. I guess the guitar you are showing had an edge pro 2 mounted. The connection bar or strip in my guitar is sunk in, so I guess the overlap should be milled plain and a piece of wood like your shim about 5mm should be glued in. I do not understand the problem about the gap underneath the bushing, especially since there is no special tip to avoid movement. Can you explain in more detail if you don't mind? SInce I dislike those anchors, I'd only use them for center reference of the new holes and use individuals.
What specific type of super glue did you use? I saw that the bottle had a long thin spout which is exactly what i need to fill in a hairline crack on a fender strat body neck pocket.
Why does it happen? I think because some people remove the strings than the bridge forces the studs outside. If the tremolo is perfectly balanced it will not cause any tension to the wood I think.
Isn't it a problem that the bridge sits closer to one side? I just got my guitar from repair (original fr there) and it's noticably on the side, even stringgs aren't aligned with pick up magnets..
This is a replacement bridge. Everything lines up, except the outer edge of the trem is different than the original Ibanez trem. The video wouldn't be posted if the guitar wasn't correct.
Whe you replace one floyd with another,, for example change the FR1000 for a Schaller Lockmeister, do you have to redrill holes for the new studs or is not necessary? i supposing the studs have the exact same measures
My Kramer Focus 3000 had a blowout too, and it’s Alder, which is harder than basswood. Although, the smaller surface area to dissipate force from the original wood screw design probably didn’t help.
I split my brain open, how to fix them and come to the conclusion, just use superglue and nothing else. Superglue has one great property people use to forget, if you heat it up it will break the bond, so just superglue like hell those inserts and once you want to get them out just put a soldering iron in the hole wait for some and you can get out the inserts without a problem.
Posts on my Jackson soloist have moved. Thanks for showing how to fix the issue.
This legit happened to my ibanez prestige rg5170b and was disappointed. Still havent fixed it but this video has given me hope that its fixable
Assuming basswood body on an RG.. soft wood.. plus the floyd replacing and Ibby bridge may have required those posts to be higher and applying too much torque on the bushings.. excellent repair.. !!
Nice job Millhouse I like the use of CA glue in the repair
It happend on my Rg270, a big chunk came out, I glued it back in place restored the whole guitar left it for about a week with some clamps, was really disappointed when it broke again while being tuned.. I will probably try something radical this time around, maybe fiberglass or some crazy cnc stuff. But so far no luck. I hope your repair holds up! The Idea is amazing, I had something simular in my mind.
My preowned esp had a Floyd rose special originally but the last owner changed it for a cheap license Floyd of super low quality. It was bad and worn out on the knife edges so I’ve recently bought another one. It looks like they forced out that metal plate and mountings studs and snapped the plate. It was glued back in and when I got it off I noticed each side stud underneath the plate had wood chipped out. The plate was covering some bad stuff. I’ve tried to fit the new studs and posts and get the plate back tight but when I press my bar I get a click sound on the one post it feels like. I’m wondering what I should do. Your video has given me some helpful info though thanks
Absolutely amazing video. Thank you so much for uploading, I haven't had a Floyd Rose bridge in 15 years on a guitar and just about everything about it needed repair. This was great explanation regarding the posts and how to resolve it 👌🙌🤙🤌🙏
I am facing an issue similar to this, thanks for making this video.
Minnesota represent cool video buddy🤘
When installing a Gotoh bridge on an Ibanez, I had a similar issue at the corner of the bridge route. I ground or rounded the corner on the bridge rather than change my bridge route and ruin the finish.
The problem is that there are so many guitar makers using softer woods now, like basswood, poplar, etc.
Instead if superglue, isn't there a specific glue for woodworking that, once it dries, the bond between the wood parts is actually stronger than the wood itself?
That little bracket holding the posts together seems like more of a hindering item than a helper. This makes my issue seem minor. Very helpful video thanks!
Hello, thank you for this video! I do have a similar problem with a guitar, since an anchor is starting to show this kind of wear. I guess the guitar you are showing had an edge pro 2 mounted. The connection bar or strip in my guitar is sunk in, so I guess the overlap should be milled plain and a piece of wood like your shim about 5mm should be glued in.
I do not understand the problem about the gap underneath the bushing, especially since there is no special tip to avoid movement. Can you explain in more detail if you don't mind?
SInce I dislike those anchors, I'd only use them for center reference of the new holes and use individuals.
My issue is that my bridge won't secure to the screws. I was lowering my action and the bridge fell out.
What specific type of super glue did you use? I saw that the bottle had a long thin spout which is exactly what i need to fill in a hairline crack on a fender strat body neck pocket.
The nozzle is sold separately
@@MillCityLutherie Ok. Can I find one like in the same store as where I buy the superglue?
How you know they are loose?
Why a tremolo set up wont elevate?
Why does it happen? I think because some people remove the strings than the bridge forces the studs outside. If the tremolo is perfectly balanced it will not cause any tension to the wood I think.
Isn't it a problem that the bridge sits closer to one side? I just got my guitar from repair (original fr there) and it's noticably on the side, even stringgs aren't aligned with pick up magnets..
This is a replacement bridge. Everything lines up, except the outer edge of the trem is different than the original Ibanez trem. The video wouldn't be posted if the guitar wasn't correct.
Cool Stuff .. Thanks Boss, You're appreciated
Whe you replace one floyd with another,, for example change the FR1000 for a Schaller Lockmeister, do you have to redrill holes for the new studs or is not necessary? i supposing the studs have the exact same measures
I’ve switched to a Schaller Lockmeister from a Floyd Rose Special used the same bushings but i put in new posts.
The German made Schaller Lockmeister will use the standard bushings/posts, however the Gotoh Floyd Rose use a much larger bushing.
Mines popping at the posts it’s like the knife edges are slipping
Basswood is soft porous wood . Hardwood is the way to go
My Kramer Focus 3000 had a blowout too, and it’s Alder, which is harder than basswood. Although, the smaller surface area to dissipate force from the original wood screw design probably didn’t help.
surprised that it still cracked with the reinforcement bar
love the maple shim. great idea
I split my brain open, how to fix them and come to the conclusion, just use superglue and nothing else. Superglue has one great property people use to forget, if you heat it up it will break the bond, so just superglue like hell those inserts and once you want to get them out just put a soldering iron in the hole wait for some and you can get out the inserts without a problem.
Unless this thing has sentimental value... strip the parts and chuck it in the fireplace.