Just finished getting a Big Brass block into my 2019 Indonesian Squier Stratocaster. Probably the most extreme before and after case, as I went from a shorty pot-metal hollow block that weighed maybe 5 ounces (150 grams) to the Big Brass Block (very heavy). The sound difference is astonishing, especially in clean amplification: clearer, brighter, and more mids & bottom end with much better tone (sound) separation. It's really, really shocking how much better it is. For dirty, like hard rock & metal, night and day. Highly recommended! Thanks Adam!
quite possibly the best video on trem block comparisons. simple sustain test, open chords, only wish we could've heard some hard rhythm strumming... only then you can hear the maximum harmonic output of the guitar. it is great for observing the effect of material density on sound. the more density, the slower sound will travel: Ti has 4.5 g/cm3; Brass has 8.5 g/cm3; Copper has 8.96g/cm3. i loved the titanium block: you can clearly hear the fast vibrating harmonics (small wavelengths, sound travels faster through it); meanwhile in brass, the harmonics are slow-vibrating (big wavelengths), more so in the copper block. it all comes down to which you prefer. i like my overtones fast, and i have a thing for piercing high overtones: titanium favors the higher partials, so...
I use the “L” Brass block and I absolutely love the sustain and note definition it brings to my guitar. What the video can’t capture is the how much more responsive my guitar feels. It’s hard to explain but it adds a little magic to the guitars feel.
I just installed a brass L block in my Charvel. What a difference!!!! I will be getting more blocks for my other Floyd equipped guitars. The Jackson SL1 will be next!! Also considering some titanium saddle inserts. Thanks Adam!!
I have the Big Brass Block in my Jackson Soloist that was upgraded by the previous owner. Wow...unbelievable sustain and tonal differences it made!!! I will be upgrading more of my 6 guitars frequently!!!
I have a Soloist the doesn't get plaid much. I've been wanting to add some character to it. It's time for a string change anyway. Thanks for the review.
I ordered the brass block for my Player Strat black noiseless springs, brass trem blocker, brass claw and screws today! Can't wait to upgrade my strat😃
I Love the Big Blocks ! I use the Brass ones and a Copper one. In my case it increases the output, sustain and adds a lot to your overall tone (Definition and clarity.) Once you've built one into your guitar the difference is noticeable when playing your electric guitar acoustically. Want more ? Add the Naval Brass inserts and a Naval Brass locking nut for instance. Oh and don't forget the the PMS (brass bar) which you can install to put your pick up on. It'll do wonders !! But hey, it's all up to personal taste........ I'm a tone hunter. ;-)
@@FloydUpgrades leave the brass. I have a ziricote evh on back order at my buddies shop. I'm definitely gonna get in touch with you on an order for it!
Hi, thanks for the demo! I do have a 8mm brass block installed. I am thinking about upgrading to a fatter block to gain more clarity and overtones. Will I notice any difference? The new block should be a slanted 12mm. Thank you in advance!
what about joining 2 different kind of metal together ( eg half titanium with half brass ) and make a new floyd rose fat tremolo block , how does sound like ?
I have an Ibanez with an Edge 3 tremolo. Love the trem but it has the crappy lightweight stock block. Should I replace it for a brass one? will it go straight on the Edge 3 trem? and will I notice the sound difference?
I just bought Wolfgang special I want to know if I can fit the L shape brass big block in it where do I buy it from my ears says brass big block L shape if it would fit please let me know thank u for any info advice great videos u have.🎶🎶
I like the copper best. For me the brass compared to copper muddies up both the clean and distorted tones slightly, note separation gets somewhat lost. This is also true on 2 of my guitars that have the brass blocks installed, although the brass is still an upgrade from most stock blocks for sure. Thanks for this vid!
copper is best i think , i mean it adds clarity and sustain but the tone of the guitar isnt changed that much compared to brass and ti. Do you ship orders from your website in france ?
Does the tone block on a floyd really do all that much? I feel like its impact on tone/sustain is greatly diminished since the strings don’t run through the block like they do on most non-locking trems. I could be wrong. I have mostly non-locking trems, and on those I have noticed pretty big improvements in tone and sustain when using brass blocks, since the strings are running through, and vibrating inside, literally making contact with the block itself. On a floyd, the strings are only contacting the saddles, which in turn make contact with the bridge plate, which, finally, makes contact with the block. More “middle men” to chip away at tone/sustain in that equation.
The brass block sounds huge, do you know what size would fit in a MIJ or MIC Wolfgang? I’ve fitted alternative blocks in the past but they’ve been too big for the route and I couldn’t dive the trem all the way without the block fouling on the under body
Killer comparison - I have an alder ltd Kh 602. What would you recommend for some metal madness full setup wise? I believe these come with a 32 stock block. Thanks!
First - watch my video on measuring (on site home page) - I bet you can go bigger. Then I would start with brass big block, Ti inserts, Noiseless springs, brass claw, brass stopper (if you dont need to float).
Those brass saddles on that KOA superstrat behind you, is that something that`s gonna be available to buy or is it a one-off thing? I have seen them in a few videos and just a bit curious 😉
Have you tried bronze block or beryllium? It will be interesting for you to make a video with dif materials from dense bone, rock etc to expensive metals
Watch the first video here for proper sizing: www.fu-tone.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=page&id=78 - Then select from th floyd section.I lean towards brass block, Ti Inserts and brass claw for most Jacksons.
Great demo but one suggestion for future demos. I think it would be very beneficial to volume match all these samples so we can hear what the block is doing strictly to the tone. The brass in these clips are obviously louder (whether that is inherently due to the brass or was recorded/mixed louder is irrelevant). Also the brass mixdown here sounds like it is clipping somewhere in the chain (especially apparent on the clean demo). Overall these demos are very appreciated and I am now an owner of your tone blocks!
It should fit on any floyd rose special, original, or 1500 series. Any other floyd license wont fit,(sometimes) But for floyd rose pro wont fit It has a different screw dimension block Meaning The block from the Floyd Rose pro is more narrower than what you get from your stock Floyd rose blocks
The Brass block grabbed me by the cock, I already installed it in my E2 MII and holy shit. I felt skeptical that it was "just the brass one" but it's the one I liked the most and it definitely made the instrument sound better in every aspect.
The Titanium sounds more hi fi and more sustain. The brass is more sustain but doesnt sound as good and the copper about the same sustain as the titanium but not as crisp sounding. I listened a bunch of times, the Titanium has the best clear tone. The brass sounds like a fuzz box. They all sound fine and im sure you can make adjustments but that Hi Fi sound seems like a better starting point.
The tone difference is obvious to the ear which means its also a big improvement. I have personally purchased and installed many blocks made from different materials with happy results. I have also invented a stupidity obvious device that will improve sustain and enhance the existing tone of any guitar with any fulcrum tremolo of and make on any guitar and considering your passion for this industry welcome a inquiry with me to discuss a licensing agreement with FU tone to use your marketing structure and my device to improve the way every guitar with a fulcrun trem sounds and should in future be logically included as standard stock equipment. Let us take Leo Fender and Mr. Floyd Roses designs to the modern world. Of course waiting for our great nations government to grant my patent on this invention. Once anyone with a minimal amount of common sense sees this devices everyone of them will exclaim "why hasn't this been a part of all tremolos as an MANDATORY OEM inclusion. Thank you
Can some simply add in the comments which material does what. Instead an essay about sound theory & about a time when you played eruption on your jackson…
Кино
______CLEAN______
1:19 Standard
2:17 Brass
3:32 Copper
4:59 Ti
______DIRTY______
1:42 Standard
2:45 Brass
4:10 Copper
5:42 Ti
Just finished getting a Big Brass block into my 2019 Indonesian Squier Stratocaster. Probably the most extreme before and after case, as I went from a shorty pot-metal hollow block that weighed maybe 5 ounces (150 grams) to the Big Brass Block (very heavy). The sound difference is astonishing, especially in clean amplification: clearer, brighter, and more mids & bottom end with much better tone (sound) separation. It's really, really shocking how much better it is. For dirty, like hard rock & metal, night and day. Highly recommended! Thanks Adam!
Holy sweet fuck, its bubbles. WHOS GOT YOUR BELLY!
quite possibly the best video on trem block comparisons. simple sustain test, open chords, only wish we could've heard some hard rhythm strumming... only then you can hear the maximum harmonic output of the guitar.
it is great for observing the effect of material density on sound. the more density, the slower sound will travel: Ti has 4.5 g/cm3; Brass has 8.5 g/cm3; Copper has 8.96g/cm3. i loved the titanium block: you can clearly hear the fast vibrating harmonics (small wavelengths, sound travels faster through it); meanwhile in brass, the harmonics are slow-vibrating (big wavelengths), more so in the copper block. it all comes down to which you prefer. i like my overtones fast, and i have a thing for piercing high overtones: titanium favors the higher partials, so...
I use the “L” Brass block and I absolutely love the sustain and note definition it brings to my guitar. What the video can’t capture is the how much more responsive my guitar feels. It’s hard to explain but it adds a little magic to the guitars feel.
Yes! - Thank you!!
Me too
I just installed a brass L block in my Charvel. What a difference!!!! I will be getting more blocks for my other Floyd equipped guitars. The Jackson SL1 will be next!! Also considering some titanium saddle inserts. Thanks Adam!!
I have the Big Brass Block in my Jackson Soloist that was upgraded by the previous owner. Wow...unbelievable sustain and tonal differences it made!!! I will be upgrading more of my 6 guitars frequently!!!
I have a Soloist the doesn't get plaid much. I've been wanting to add some character to it.
It's time for a string change anyway.
Thanks for the review.
Dude hell yea you got the Walt Grace shirt on!! Rock n roll brother hope to see you again soon 🤘🏼
They all sound better than the standard
I ordered the brass block for my Player Strat black noiseless springs, brass trem blocker, brass claw and screws today! Can't wait to upgrade my strat😃
I Love the Big Blocks ! I use the Brass ones and a Copper one. In my case it increases the output, sustain and adds a lot to your overall tone (Definition and clarity.) Once you've built one into your guitar the difference is noticeable when playing your electric guitar acoustically.
Want more ? Add the Naval Brass inserts and a Naval Brass locking nut for instance.
Oh and don't forget the the PMS (brass bar) which you can install to put your pick up on. It'll do wonders !!
But hey, it's all up to personal taste........ I'm a tone hunter. ;-)
This stuff so amazing... i use brass big block and yellow noiseless spring for ibanez RG 655, more sustain and more clarity..
Thank you so much!!!
Wow, that Titanium in the Dirty Channel is Amazing!!!!!
In my opinion, the brass is by far the best, T second. Through those stocks and copper ones over the hill!😊🎶🎸
Great demo bro.
Thanks Jay! Fun demo! I now I can't decide which to leave in there now...
@@FloydUpgrades leave the brass. I have a ziricote evh on back order at my buddies shop. I'm definitely gonna get in touch with you on an order for it!
Hi, thanks for the demo!
I do have a 8mm brass block installed. I am thinking about upgrading to a fatter block to gain more clarity and overtones. Will I notice any difference? The new block should be a slanted 12mm. Thank you in advance!
what about joining 2 different kind of metal together ( eg half titanium with half brass ) and make a new floyd rose fat tremolo block , how does sound like ?
On the titanium one, to me, it sounds like the highs are clearer.
The brass one has an overall pretty sound to it, and rang for a long ass time.
Great. Thank you.
I have an Ibanez with an Edge 3 tremolo. Love the trem but it has the crappy lightweight stock block. Should I replace it for a brass one? will it go straight on the Edge 3 trem? and will I notice the sound difference?
I just bought Wolfgang special I want to know if I can fit the L shape brass big block in it where do I buy it from my ears says brass big block L shape if it would fit please let me know thank u for any info advice great videos u have.🎶🎶
I like the copper best. For me the brass compared to copper muddies up both the clean and distorted tones slightly, note separation gets somewhat lost. This is also true on 2 of my guitars that have the brass blocks installed, although the brass is still an upgrade from most stock blocks for sure. Thanks for this vid!
Same conclusion here.
copper is best i think , i mean it adds clarity and sustain but the tone of the guitar isnt changed that much compared to brass and ti.
Do you ship orders from your website in france ?
Would the big brass block give me full range of motion on my BC Rich ST NJ Series?
According to axn website copper block has more treble, but here copper block has warm sound . Hey futone what do you think copper here?
The third guitar from the left on the wall looks amazing. I need to buy one of these blocks for my Floyd, & maybe even a guitar from you.
Does the tone block on a floyd really do all that much? I feel like its impact on tone/sustain is greatly diminished since the strings don’t run through the block like they do on most non-locking trems. I could be wrong. I have mostly non-locking trems, and on those I have noticed pretty big improvements in tone and sustain when using brass blocks, since the strings are running through, and vibrating inside, literally making contact with the block itself. On a floyd, the strings are only contacting the saddles, which in turn make contact with the bridge plate, which, finally, makes contact with the block. More “middle men” to chip away at tone/sustain in that equation.
The biggest difference between Brass and Titanium is the increased bass of the titanium block, right?
The brass block sounds huge, do you know what size would fit in a MIJ or MIC Wolfgang? I’ve fitted alternative blocks in the past but they’ve been too big for the route and I couldn’t dive the trem all the way without the block fouling on the under body
Yes - 42L for the Wolfgang. It still has full range of motion.
Dude...why did you guys stop making or selling the tungsten blocks? Just curious what their story was?
Killer comparison - I have an alder ltd Kh 602. What would you recommend for some metal madness full setup wise? I believe these come with a 32 stock block. Thanks!
First - watch my video on measuring (on site home page) - I bet you can go bigger. Then I would start with brass big block, Ti inserts, Noiseless springs, brass claw, brass stopper (if you dont need to float).
Which size brass block would fit on the newer Ibanez branded locking trems? Got an RG470DX that I want to order a brass block for.
My fr blocks fit that bridge - it takes a 32mm.
Those brass saddles on that KOA superstrat behind you, is that something that`s gonna be available to buy or is it a one-off thing? I have seen them in a few videos and just a bit curious 😉
They are prototype Naval Brass saddles. I do have a few sets here. Hit me up for more info. adam@fu-tone.com
@@FloydUpgrades Awesome! I will, since I am planning slowly but steady buying in parts for a Charvel Star project that I am going to do soon!
They all sound exactly the same, except brass has more output for some reason. Did you make sure to check the levels?
Are you listening from your phone or some decent monitors?
are there any block for a FR1000? btw my prs se now sounds amazing thanks to the brass block!
Yes - the fr blocks fit. -
sure hear differences thanks..will go w/ brass
👍tell your buddy Steve B from Jersey keep rockin
Is that a classical guitar with a floyd in the background? How genius
Great video Adam and great products and service as always.
Is that the bosses robin egg SLO?
Thanks Michael! No - That one is mine. Made in the same run as the in question. My favorite amp!
I have several brass big blocks! I like to think Adam and I go back away. Hey Bud remember me?
Have you tried bronze block or beryllium? It will be interesting for you to make a video with dif materials from dense bone, rock etc to expensive metals
According to axn website bronze has no treble and will should very warm. Haven't seen any video tho
Adam what's the best brass block for my Jackson soloist SLX it has has a Floyd Rose special
Watch the first video here for proper sizing: www.fu-tone.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=page&id=78 - Then select from th floyd section.I lean towards brass block, Ti Inserts and brass claw for most Jacksons.
If bridge is blocked would it make a difference to upgrade the block?
Yes
For certain . I have my FR blocked and upgrading the block definitely made a difference , if anything it has more of an effect
The brass one sounds the loudest and fullest. The other two I hear more clarity in than the standard.
Great demo but one suggestion for future demos. I think it would be very beneficial to volume match all these samples so we can hear what the block is doing strictly to the tone. The brass in these clips are obviously louder (whether that is inherently due to the brass or was recorded/mixed louder is irrelevant). Also the brass mixdown here sounds like it is clipping somewhere in the chain (especially apparent on the clean demo). Overall these demos are very appreciated and I am now an owner of your tone blocks!
i replaced my block and the large brass one is actually louder than the standard.
Does it fit floyd rose special?
It should fit on any floyd rose special, original, or 1500 series.
Any other floyd license wont fit,(sometimes)
But for floyd rose pro wont fit
It has a different screw dimension block
Meaning
The block from the Floyd Rose pro is more narrower than what you get from your stock Floyd rose blocks
Is that a Big-Muff?
The Brass block grabbed me by the cock, I already installed it in my E2 MII and holy shit. I felt skeptical that it was "just the brass one" but it's the one I liked the most and it definitely made the instrument sound better in every aspect.
Try to build a block with silver to see how it's sound
It sounds expensive
Titanium always sounds best!
The Titanium sounds more hi fi and more sustain. The brass is more sustain but doesnt sound as good and the copper about the same sustain as the titanium but not as crisp sounding. I listened a bunch of times, the Titanium has the best clear tone. The brass sounds like a fuzz box. They all sound fine and im sure you can make adjustments but that Hi Fi sound seems like a better starting point.
Titanium FTW
The tone difference is obvious to the ear which means its also a big improvement. I have personally purchased and installed many blocks made from different materials with happy results. I have also invented a stupidity obvious device that will improve sustain and enhance the existing tone of any guitar with any fulcrum tremolo of and make on any guitar and considering your passion for this industry welcome a inquiry with me to discuss a licensing agreement with FU tone to use your marketing structure and my device to improve the way every guitar with a fulcrun trem sounds and should in future be logically included as standard stock equipment. Let us take Leo Fender and Mr. Floyd Roses designs to the modern world. Of course waiting for our great nations government to grant my patent on this invention. Once anyone with a minimal amount of common sense sees this devices everyone of them will exclaim "why hasn't this been a part of all tremolos as an MANDATORY OEM inclusion. Thank you
Can some simply add in the comments which material does what. Instead an essay about sound theory & about a time when you played eruption on your jackson…
Titanium sustain !!!!
Not worth the price of admission they're charging like $130 for the titanium and you can get the brass for like $50.
Standard tune to now that's how you demo
Ironic that the metals sound how they look. Steel-cold, Brass-warm, Ti-airy.
Copper
Brass
I have Fender brass block with brass saddles on my 64 strat since the 70's.
The brass sounds better
Brass is nice more sustainability and better tone.