How To Change Strings And Setup A Floyd Rose Tremolo

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

Комментарии • 102

  • @robbc7581
    @robbc7581 10 месяцев назад +13

    Great vid, I would like to add a little tuning tip. By tuning the strings in this order it balances the tension and I find I can tune faster. The order is E-e-b-a-g-d, repeat that order each time you re-tune and presto. Hope you find this helpful. Cheers

    • @Tom-wm4gy
      @Tom-wm4gy 8 месяцев назад +1

      Perfect tip!
      Thanks!

    • @gonepickin990
      @gonepickin990 4 месяца назад

      Good tip. I start on the middle two strings to work outward and go half the distance on the tuner past the opposite way of in tune until I get to the E strings. See the Doug Marks tuning video) Saves some of the teeter tawtering (spelling?) later on.

  • @CAVescera
    @CAVescera 8 месяцев назад +11

    I haven’t owned a Floyd Rose in years, and just bought an EVH Wolfgang. I decided to search up changing strings to be knowledgeable. This video was great!!!

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  8 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome man! I'll tell ya, the easiest way is to keep the same string gage and do one at a time. If you don't drop tune it'll just go back to the same tension and setup.

  • @eddiejr540
    @eddiejr540 10 месяцев назад +6

    This is one of the best “how to” floyd vids I’ve seen in a long time…perfect 😎

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад

      Man that's awesome. Thank you for watching and the nice comment. 😎🎸

  • @maxinepatton8544
    @maxinepatton8544 4 дня назад

    I have watched lots of videos trying to figure out how to tune my Floyd Rose and set tremolo because mine was so messed up. This is by far the most detailed information. Thank you so much.

  • @Boyd1875
    @Boyd1875 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you Marty for this video. I enjoy watching other people’s techniques and I learning something new.

  • @TylerJohnstonGuitar
    @TylerJohnstonGuitar 10 месяцев назад +5

    I’ve known how to restring a Floyd for years (First guitar was a Kirk Hammett signature) but I can’t help but click on your videos. Great stuff as always!

  • @davidcraft4919
    @davidcraft4919 10 месяцев назад +3

    I wish I'd had this when I bought my first dive bomber back in 1987, I learned the hard way! Great video!

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад +4

      RUclips would have solved so many of our problems back in the 80's! 😀🎵

  • @robertspreitzer8126
    @robertspreitzer8126 10 месяцев назад +3

    I use the Skyscraper stuff to change and set up my Floyds and Edge trems.

  • @davidjeffers68
    @davidjeffers68 10 месяцев назад +2

    Dang Marty... You just solved one of the greatest mysteries of my life! I used to get so frustrated with this process that I always took my stuff to Turner to set it before he passed away. Next time I get a guitar with a good Floyd set up I'll know what to do. Thank you brother! 👍

  • @ryanfraley7113
    @ryanfraley7113 10 месяцев назад +1

    As someone who is currently in the market for a Floyd Rose equipped guitar, this video was a great instructional video.

    • @DeputyVanHalen5150
      @DeputyVanHalen5150 10 месяцев назад

      Me personally after playing with a Floyd equipped guitar. I don't want to play my other non Floyd guitars now. 😁 Something that I definitely look at when getting a new guitar.

    • @ryanfraley7113
      @ryanfraley7113 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@DeputyVanHalen5150 Most of the music I play doesn’t have any sort of whammy but it’s always nice to expand my boundaries.

    • @DeputyVanHalen5150
      @DeputyVanHalen5150 10 месяцев назад

      @@ryanfraley7113 Absolutely!

  • @JohnBaker-vm1wf
    @JohnBaker-vm1wf 2 месяца назад

    Gotta give you credit man, I stopped and listened to your little opening channel jingle, and to my ear it sounds really well mixed, from EQ to volume and separation. Good stuff! It's a skill.
    In my experience, Floyds are pretty easy. Most people never stop to try and understanbd the physics of what's going on, and also there is natural string stretch. Even without a Floyd, your strings don't settle properly until the next day, and this is what frustrates most people I think. Patience is the key. I have a Floyd on a couple of my guitars and I regurlarly strip the strings off and restring them from scratch. Never at the same time ;) Once they are stable, they stay that way. About 24 hrs.

  • @Mickclaw1
    @Mickclaw1 8 месяцев назад +2

    Your channel has morphed into my favorite guitar channel. Great job Marty

  • @FoulOwl2112
    @FoulOwl2112 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great work. I scoured RUclips. There's not a single video on the whole platform on how to string a Floyd Rose. It's about time somebody got this information out there.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome, glad you found it and it helped! Thanks for watching.

  • @macabre19
    @macabre19 5 месяцев назад +2

    Best video I've ever seen on Floyd set up. 👍

  • @gregchristopher1961
    @gregchristopher1961 5 месяцев назад

    I just bought an Ibanez with a Floyd Rose - my first Floyd Rose. I have now watched a dozen and a half You Tube vids on how to set up a FR. This vid was the one I saved. I will refer to it, no doubt, several times.

  • @jakeqwaninne8502
    @jakeqwaninne8502 5 месяцев назад +1

    when i worked at ibanez (hoshino usa), if the guitar is already set up , you can , relativly quickly change out the strings by doing them one at a time, in other words, leave the rest of the strings alone and only take off one at a time, when one string is done , move onto the next, next tip, bloc the trem with whatever you have on hand that will make that base plate level to thw guitar fret board, , crank on the springs till the block is held in place from tention alone , now string the guitar and tune it to whatever floats your boat, but the spring tention has to be enough to hold the blocker in place, when you are happy with the tuning, start releasing tention on the springs till the blocker just falls out, you now have an in tune floating tremolo, i hope that made sense, because after i was shown that by jim donahue , i never again had a problem with a floyd rose system, yes it works for all the different lisenced floyd systems

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  5 месяцев назад

      Very true indeed. Best way to learn is just do it a dozen times and understand the physics and fundamentals of the floating Floyd. It's not too hard.

  • @ericrichard5237
    @ericrichard5237 10 месяцев назад +1

    I put the ball end through the tuners and cut the end of the string with about 1" of slack and lock that in the saddle. It won't work with heavy gauge strings (doesn't fit through tuner hole) but I use 8's.

  • @aprildamski8365
    @aprildamski8365 Месяц назад

    Thank you for this video! I learned alot more from you than many other videos. I have an Ibenez S470 with a ZR trem.

  • @WarrenAndrews-w5x
    @WarrenAndrews-w5x 4 месяца назад +1

    Very helpful thanks. 😎

  • @terryrasor5495
    @terryrasor5495 10 месяцев назад +1

    Total missed opportunity to do this “Bob Ross” style!😂 “let’s put this happy little string on”. Fantastic video!

  • @freeelectron8261
    @freeelectron8261 8 месяцев назад

    Excellent video Marty! Your advice at 12:30 saved me. I'm new to Floyd Rose trems and I broke a string down at the bridge. I was going to replace it but with your advice I can still use the broken string.

  • @jeffgreenwood7895
    @jeffgreenwood7895 7 месяцев назад

    This video was super awesome, and helpful. I just changed the strings for the first time on my floyd rose guitar, and it was super easy. Thanks man!!

  • @eddiejr540
    @eddiejr540 10 месяцев назад +1

    I do it the exact same way…I highly recommend putting a drop of gun oil on all the threaded screws and the knife edges…keeps everything nice and smooth…awesome job Marty👍

  • @geoffreylowery9730
    @geoffreylowery9730 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the How-To Marty. The first one i did was in 89 or so, friend had a Kramer wih one and jut couldn't figure ot out. I dove in head first and got it done but i recall it being a chore to get it tuned. Took forever. He thought i rooked his guitar for good. No faith whatsoever.

  • @BackWoodsBillyCraftBeerReviews
    @BackWoodsBillyCraftBeerReviews 10 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome Video 🎸 ... Cheers 🍻 🥃🥃

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. So glad it helped 😎🍺

    • @BackWoodsBillyCraftBeerReviews
      @BackWoodsBillyCraftBeerReviews 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Ranch5150SkinWalker Yeah I have never changed String Sizes on any Floyd Rose Locking System... I take a scared cat approach Leave the 2 E Strings on Start one String at a time in the middle working outward... Work's.. But this is nice now I feel confident in changing string gauges... Cheers 🍻 🥃🥃 🎸

  • @jimmyz2098
    @jimmyz2098 8 месяцев назад

    Great vid, Marty - as always! I'm watching this late - as a refresher. I'm going to change the strings on one of my Frankenstrat builds that I have done. I've done 3 of them. Got one that needs some strings. So going to do that this evening. Just watching this for good measure - and so I get it right. Your vids are the best! I can't see crap either without my readers! LOL Also a Child of the 80s! OK - Rock on Bro! Hope all is well in your World.

  • @mikedtubey
    @mikedtubey 10 месяцев назад

    such valid information. your gonna mess up. its ok to mess up, that's how you learn!!! I tell that to people all the time, especially the nube's or timid or not technical people, who are used to tinkering!!

  • @MultiGoulash
    @MultiGoulash 3 месяца назад

    I just bought an HB Guitar MAX signature Floyd Rose 1000 equipped guitar as well, and have been thinking of changing the strings on it but didn't know how, as i heard it was a bit of a pig to do. Now i do. I actually feel smarter after watching this video, thanks man

  • @garybrady9531
    @garybrady9531 10 месяцев назад +1

    That's a sweet Jackson

  • @221b-l3t
    @221b-l3t 7 месяцев назад

    I've had a Floyd equipped guitar for 19 years. It was my first guitar (not recommended, first string change was done in the shop as 12yo me failed...).
    I knew pretty much none of this. For instance I have necer cut the end off the string. I just opened tje saddle all the way so it fit in... I didn't know you were supposed to tune it from the back, I always unlocked the nut. And it's the only guitar I never did a full setup on, which at this point I do constantly. It just got warm, all my necks aren't at the correct relief anymore.... Haven't played it in years (Ibanez RG) now I want to refinish the guitar, and remove the EMGs I put in at 14. So I figured maybe I should finally look into how a FR is supposed to be used... thanks! Should have done that 20 years ago.

  • @georgecaplan11
    @georgecaplan11 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for great video. Definitely not boring. You made it look so easy but I’m sure it’s not.

  • @stjohnsriverrat7161
    @stjohnsriverrat7161 Месяц назад

    I always use the 2222 Ernie Ball hybrids. Great video.

  • @alexander_winston
    @alexander_winston 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Marty! Quick tip….. instead of cutting off the ball end of the string…. Put the ball end in the tuning machine….it really locks everything down!

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад +1

      It's cool to do man, I just don't like the look of it. 🤷

  • @dynamike7108
    @dynamike7108 10 месяцев назад

    If you run the string down through the tuner and bolt in the already cut end, then you can cut the eyelet end off with some string length and you have 6 different gauge wires for poking out different size tiny holes on things like carburetors. Nice vid.

  • @garybrady9531
    @garybrady9531 10 месяцев назад +1

    I use one of those long flat rubber school eraser to hold it in place

    • @garybrady9531
      @garybrady9531 10 месяцев назад

      I was only saying what I like to use in comparison it leaves the screws open for easier adjustment like you said there's more than one way to skin a cat

  • @JamesMisplaced
    @JamesMisplaced 10 месяцев назад +1

    This video is great! I have an American made Ibanez RG from North Hollywood and it almost have me stroke trying to figure out how to string it lol!

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад +1

      Glad to help!! Thanks for watching. It gets better each time you do it. 😎🤟🏻🎸

  • @winterlion777
    @winterlion777 10 месяцев назад +1

    I liked this video before I even watched it cus I really wanted to hear how Marty explained this. I got a floating tremelo on a Charvel DK24 and it's a pain in the butt

  • @JawnCoffee
    @JawnCoffee 8 месяцев назад

    Nice guitar.. I kinda do it the same except once I'm close I back out the claw screws a turn or two then block something in the back that sets the float. then u can tune and intonation with it blocked then tighten the claw screws until the strings go back in tune which is just about where the block in the back falls out.. it sounds confusing but it eliminates all the chasing and guesswork.. im basically putting it perfectly in tune with the perfect float without chasing, locking the nut, then it's just a matter of retightening the claw screws til everything falls perfectly back in place. Once I learned how which took about 15 years due to nobody teaching that way, I fell in love with floyds.. it's all I play now. I'm not saying your way is wrong but I feel it's still letting alot of room for beginners to get frustrated by the chase and give up on floyd roses alltogether. Cheers

  • @SpookyApparition
    @SpookyApparition 5 месяцев назад

    Just got a FR and am doing some research before I change strings for the first time. This video is the most helpful Ive seen! You didnt skip over any important parts and described everything well... awesome job man!
    Two questions: 1) Ben Eller on his channel recommends getting the bridge flat, blocking the trem from moving in either direction, getting strings up to tune, stretch them, etc., then lock the nuts, remove the blocks, and use ONLY the claw screws to get the bridge back to level and strings will automatically get back in tune. Does that make sense to you?
    2) I'm changing from 9s to 10/9 hybrids like you did. If heavier strings makes the whammy bar seem more "stiff," can I safely remove one of the three springs? Or is that going to screw everything up? At what point would it make sense to do that?

  • @rinkydinky-ob9pe
    @rinkydinky-ob9pe 10 месяцев назад +1

    Super video Marty, I have a Floyd Rose 1000 on a charvel , great job 👏

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! It's not too bad once you do it several times. I think the biggest hang up for folks is when the tuning starts. You have to get the strings all to relative pitch first and then make slight adjustments.

    • @ryanfraley7113
      @ryanfraley7113 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Ranch5150SkinWalkerI’m glad I found this video, I play Floyd’s at GC as part of my search for a good guitar with good vibes for my playing. I can count with one hand the number of FR guitars I have played that are properly tuned.

    • @rinkydinky-ob9pe
      @rinkydinky-ob9pe 10 месяцев назад

      yeah, the 1st time i did it with my terrible eyesight i was in panic mode when the bridge fell into the pocket im ok at it now, i try do a full set up every three months or so and give the frets a good polish with some fret rubbers and some chrome cleaner etc. super videos marty ! thanks for makin them for us mere mortals ! im hankering for a frankie now !!! just so i dont have to retune to standard ! @@Ranch5150SkinWalker

  • @tonyb9864
    @tonyb9864 10 месяцев назад +1

    I needed this. Thanks!

  • @ratt727
    @ratt727 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video!

  • @bmac5085
    @bmac5085 10 месяцев назад

    Interesting video Marty. I am too clumsy with my hands to do intrigue work like that. I would make a dogs dinner of it 😅. So I would just leave it down to my local tech guy.
    That's a really pretty fm finish on that Jackson 😍

  • @britzdad
    @britzdad 10 месяцев назад

    I need to do that to my Kramer Kline. I’m staying with the same gauge that’s on it currently though..

  • @ColtLuger
    @ColtLuger 10 месяцев назад +6

    If I'm in a hurry, I change one string at a time, no need to block. I also feed the string through the tuning peg and use the brass ball as an anchor so I'm not winding for days.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад +2

      Totally man! If you keep the same gauge do one at a time and tune to pitch. Bam. Strings changed 😎🤟🏻

  • @michaeleaster1815
    @michaeleaster1815 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very cool! Could you do a video on an Ibanez Zero edge trem (like a Jem) ? Is it much different than a Floyd?

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад +1

      Very very summary, just a little different hardware positions. Same concept 😎🤟🏻

  • @TheDeedeeFiles
    @TheDeedeeFiles 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome video man

  • @lore5363
    @lore5363 10 месяцев назад +1

    The right video at the right moment: just bought a new (used) guitar with floyd rose. Marty what is your opinion about Elixir strings? The guitar arrived today with Elixir strings : usually I use Ernie Ball but these strings seem excellent. Thanks for the video!

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад +1

      You're welcome man! Glad to help! I Elixir strings are very good. They last a long time. I am personally an Ernie Ball 9 or D'addario NYXL player but really... they're all great options. Ernie Ball are 6.99 so they are usually my go to. lol. And they never break on me 😎🤟🏻

    • @lore5363
      @lore5363 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Ranch5150SkinWalker thank you for your answer Marty. I usually use the same strings you do: ernie ball 9 - 46. About the video, to change all the strings sometimes I Simply change One string at the time, starting by the 6th One.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@lore5363 same here man, so much easier to go one at a time. I showed worst case scenario where the gauge was changing and it jacks up the bar angle. I get that question a lot. It can get tricky if you aren't sure how to adjust. Thanks so much for watching man and the comment. 😎🤟🏻🎵🎵🎵🎵🎸

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@lore5363 same here man, so much easier to go one at a time. I showed worst case scenario where the gauge was changing and it jacks up the bar angle. I get that question a lot. It can get tricky if you aren't sure how to adjust. Thanks so much for watching man and the comment. 😎🤟🏻🎵🎵🎵🎵🎸

  • @DeputyVanHalen5150
    @DeputyVanHalen5150 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the video Marty, would love to see more tech videos man! Luckily I already knew how to do this, but I'm definitely not a pro like you said about many ways to skin a cat. Lol😂 I have a question for you if I can? Should I buy titanium saddle blocks? So many people say that they're better than the OEM blocks on an EVH for example and or Floyd 1,000... What are your thoughts and experiences with them if any? Thanks Marty.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yeh man, the titanium is much better... but dude I've had 1000's for a long time and have not had any issues. Upgrades are always a good idea but sometimes can be a little excessive based on the need.

    • @DeputyVanHalen5150
      @DeputyVanHalen5150 10 месяцев назад

      @@Ranch5150SkinWalker amen to that. I see that at set of titanium blocks are $36... Thanks Marty

  • @georgecaplan11
    @georgecaplan11 6 месяцев назад +1

    What model Jackson is that. The flame top is cool

  • @tjborekvideo
    @tjborekvideo 3 месяца назад

    In theory, should the bass and treble sides of the Floyd bridge plate the the same height in relation to the top of the guitar body? My action seems high on the treble side, but the B and E strings buzz when I play frets 1-14.

  • @papablue3015
    @papablue3015 10 месяцев назад

    When can I expect you? I've got lots of guitars to work on! 😅thanks Marty 🤘

  • @CircusTiger
    @CircusTiger 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks!!!!!!

  • @georgescarlett2320
    @georgescarlett2320 7 месяцев назад

    At least you have the "INTONATEABLE" version!!!!! I just did the old style version, and once AGAIN I HATE it!!!!

  • @garybrady9531
    @garybrady9531 10 месяцев назад

    What does your Jackson weight

  • @tsering90
    @tsering90 6 месяцев назад

    Even after doing all this my floyd rose doesn't stay in tune. The moment i tune my strings it detunes itself. Any suggestions

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  6 месяцев назад

      It may be catching on the mounting screws ... make sure it's stable and the bladed edge is flush and secure with the screws that hold it in place. Stretch strings and make sure locking nut is locked down.
      Also check to make sure the saddles are tight and not moving.

  • @SirLoinMagroin
    @SirLoinMagroin 6 месяцев назад

    4th's are the new 5th's.

  • @b.tee.2600
    @b.tee.2600 6 месяцев назад

    There’s nothing sweeter than a Floyd that’s balanced right, but there’s also nothing worse than one that isn’t lol!!

  • @garybrady9531
    @garybrady9531 10 месяцев назад

    I remember wearing reader's in time it'll be bifocals ask me how I know that,do they make those saddles in brass?

    • @DeputyVanHalen5150
      @DeputyVanHalen5150 10 месяцев назад

      I don't think I've seen brass, but I asked Marty about Titanium blocks. Seems like a lot of people online swear by them. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Brass is a soft metal and wouldn't probably hold up much. But would get a lot of sustainability.

  • @luvmuppets
    @luvmuppets 10 месяцев назад

    I have a Floyd Rose guitar, but I never play it. Too much of a hassle, man. I have a 12-string acoustic, which I admit are a royal PITA, but for me it’s worth it. A Floyd Rose guitar, not so much.

  • @Aibotcomment
    @Aibotcomment 6 месяцев назад

    Well what you should do is get a cutter tool and a foam block. 😈

  • @d.j.9961
    @d.j.9961 9 месяцев назад

    His guitar is on the rag. Lmao