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ESP Guitars: Adjusting Intonation on a Floyd Rose-Equipped Guitar

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2016
  • Properly adjusting your guitar's intonation can have a drastic effect on how well it stays in tune on every point of the fingerboard. In this video from the continuing "Tech Corner" series, ESP's vice-president of product development and chief tech Todd Binder gives you the deep details on how to set intonation on an ESP or LTD guitar equipped with a Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo.
    Music by ESP player Prashant Aswani.

Комментарии • 314

  • @1emerican
    @1emerican 8 лет назад +110

    This has been the best video about Floyd Rose ever.

  • @kanecobe
    @kanecobe 7 лет назад +263

    5:02 no fear

    • @nikefanaddict
      @nikefanaddict 7 лет назад

      Kanecobe haha!

    • @Alfamaxis
      @Alfamaxis 7 лет назад +3

      What to fear though, that's not a bass :D

    • @841ONUR
      @841ONUR 6 лет назад +25

      it can easily leave a permenant scar on your face if it goes off

    • @TheSamuraiApocalypse
      @TheSamuraiApocalypse 6 лет назад +11

      Lol like when the string slips out of the saddle when you don't get it snug there?

    • @traphouseproductions101
      @traphouseproductions101 5 лет назад +1

      lmao

  • @kellyjandrews
    @kellyjandrews Год назад +8

    I know this video was published 6 years ago now... But thank you so much for your kindness and teaching future generations how to do this.
    This is very much welcomed by all of us.

  • @ElectromagneDikk
    @ElectromagneDikk 6 лет назад +63

    ive been intonating my own guitars for a looooooooong time and I still found this valuable to watch. never done learning stuff. thanks for your time sir.

  • @yeahuri4724
    @yeahuri4724 6 лет назад +36

    Very helpful video, thanks. Just to share my experience just now after i try this.1. The other strings will always go slightly out of tune after the adjustments. 2.don’t stroke the strings super hard especially the low E strings when tuning. 3.Get the most accurate digital tuner possible out of your ability, cause the gear really do matter in this case.4.Sometimes if the fret is buzzing, you might need to check the height adjustment video first.
    Hopefully this help you guys to get the same fantastic results as I did. Sorry for bad bad english.

    • @imoffendedthatyouareoffended
      @imoffendedthatyouareoffended 2 года назад +1

      Nah that was good English. I have both issues going on with my new Ibanez jem jr. My gretsch just needs the height adjusted which I’ll fix first. Thanks for writing this.

  • @andrewpaton6075
    @andrewpaton6075 5 лет назад +197

    flat forward …..sharp back ……hope that helps ….

    • @luzalez9095
      @luzalez9095 3 года назад +3

      Thank you, this should be pinned

    • @guntherachterhof4876
      @guntherachterhof4876 3 года назад +3

      See, and I swear I have heard people, including some "luthiers" say the exact OPPOSITE. Thanks so much! 🙏

    • @Boristhaspydr
      @Boristhaspydr 2 года назад +3

      I just want to say thank you lol, just finished intonating my Dean From Hell, the video helped but this tip was I think my biggest takeaway lol

    • @Zanenoth
      @Zanenoth 2 года назад +2

      That only helps if Forward and Back are universal and they are not.

    • @-JeffreyDahmer-
      @-JeffreyDahmer- 2 года назад +1

      Thanks

  • @beyondlimitsproductions1468
    @beyondlimitsproductions1468 7 лет назад +28

    The most straightforward informative, tutorial on how to intonate your axe I've seen to date, great job!

  • @TheSamuraiApocalypse
    @TheSamuraiApocalypse 6 лет назад +35

    It took me 2 hours and somehow my high e string broke while tuning down so I had to get a new one before I could finish. I'm proud though cause it seemed like a pretty daunting task that I'd rather pay a guitar tech to do, but the other comments motivated me to try it myself and it worked out so I'm happy. Thanks for the helpful video.

    • @iniquity7
      @iniquity7 5 лет назад +9

      because u tuned the other strings down so the high e was the only string holding the bridge up which is too tight so it popped

  • @IDGAF_PLUS
    @IDGAF_PLUS 3 года назад +7

    I've never intonated a guitar. Not once. Until just now on my FR equipped PRS. And I nailed it! Double stops and chords on the 1st 3 strings don't sound completely jacked anymore. Everything sound better. Thank you so much for this video!

  • @avi8r2005
    @avi8r2005 8 лет назад +22

    Thanks ESP for publishing this. I have a super old KH2 that I've had since 1997. I've never once intonated it because I don't know how. This video was very helpful. thanks for putting it out.

    • @phreak1118
      @phreak1118 7 лет назад +4

      I have a '96 KH2 and it is still my main player...

    • @manfredmar
      @manfredmar 3 года назад +1

      I also have a late 90s KH2 (I only got it in 2010) which I have never intonated.

  • @jimpainter4402
    @jimpainter4402 5 лет назад +11

    THANK YOU!!! I bought my first Floyd Rose equipped guitar 2 months ago. I could never get the intonation set correctly. I've watched more videos than you can shake a stick at, but to no avail. Until I watched your series on the subject. Granted it took me 3 hours, but I followed your steps and I got it! New strings (11's), set the neck, action, tuning and intonation. I locked it down and wow! This is awesome. Keep those videos coming and thanks a million!

  • @philfrank5601
    @philfrank5601 Год назад +1

    This is by far the best demonstration and explanation of how to set Floyd intonation. Thank you.

  • @stagesixx
    @stagesixx 5 лет назад +1

    It's a good instructional video. It follows the standard of instructional media I learned in school. You tell them what they are going to learn, you show them how to do it, and you reiterate what we just learned. Also, something I have been looking for for a long time has been presented. That is the order in which you adjust the items to do a setup. It's easy to do things out of order and do a less than proper job.

  • @JCSPHD
    @JCSPHD 8 лет назад +2

    Absolutely the best video tutorial how to adjust the intonation on a Floyd Rose!

  • @tanneraustin7436
    @tanneraustin7436 Месяц назад

    Great video. I've got an awesome Jackson King V with a Floyd Rose that desperately needs to be intonated. Before this video I was a little hesitant to do it, but now I see it's pretty straightforward. Thanks for the clear explanation!

  • @theharvardyard2356
    @theharvardyard2356 4 года назад +4

    You made that seem a lot easier than it is. I'm having a hell of a time with it.

    • @travisa1974
      @travisa1974 3 года назад +2

      try blocking the bridge first. its damn near impossible to intonate a floyd while its still floating.

  • @headbanger1977
    @headbanger1977 4 года назад +1

    Wow, thanks for this video!! I just set up and intonated one of my guitars for the first time (Jackson Kelly professional) after 30+ years of playing. What a great feeling of accomplishment. Thank you.

  • @Paul_Warren_Wolfe
    @Paul_Warren_Wolfe 2 года назад

    Excellent video! No list of fancy tools, no need for a specific 'intonation tool'... exactly what I needed while I'm quarantining for a week, my guitars (and my ears) thank you.

  • @roborracle
    @roborracle 4 месяца назад

    Incredibly helpful video. I'm more convinced than ever that I will never ever buy another guitar with a Floyd on it.

  • @kvkyoin9651
    @kvkyoin9651 5 лет назад

    after owning an ibanez with a floyd rose for more than a year now and having on-and-off battles with it for accurate intonation, I searched "everything to know about intonating a floyd rose bridge" and youtube actually didn't let me down this time!

  • @Ears14U
    @Ears14U 6 лет назад +1

    Very instructional video. The close ups are an added plus. Thank you for the upload.

  • @Damaged7
    @Damaged7 4 года назад +13

    I had stopped playing for many years and ended up forgetting about intonation lol. Now that I've started to play again i remember how much a pain in the ass a floyd rose bridge can be.

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 3 года назад +1

      For real lol

    • @warriorxtman2
      @warriorxtman2 3 года назад

      Do it once and use the same strings. Takes 10 minutes. Most or all strings won't need touched anyway

  • @stevewooten2157
    @stevewooten2157 10 месяцев назад

    Excellent video series you present with the Floyd Rose tremolo adjustments. Thank you so much for doing this!

  • @allenblackwell2433
    @allenblackwell2433 5 лет назад +1

    This is the best video on How To Intonate A Floyd Rose Tremolo. Thank You!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @johnpaulgarrett1
    @johnpaulgarrett1 Год назад

    Guy knows what he's doing. I am ready to tackle this intonation job now!

  • @muratgurelmusic
    @muratgurelmusic Год назад

    Preferred this method then the intonation key tool. Thanks ESP!

  • @ericksousa911
    @ericksousa911 4 года назад

    My LTD M-1000 came perfectly intonated except the A string which is a bit Sharp, now thanks to this video I feel confident to fix it myself.

  • @milankotevski1663
    @milankotevski1663 7 месяцев назад

    The video is very helpful and informative. Intonating a Floyd Rose bridge is such a pain in the ass, it turns out.

  • @winstonmoctar
    @winstonmoctar 3 года назад

    The best explanation so far that I've heard. Thank you.

  • @rushrulz65
    @rushrulz65 3 года назад

    Best floyd rose intonation video I have seen yet. Very nice.!

  • @deadguydan
    @deadguydan 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you for these videos! I recently had to re set up my floyd bridge after a tech did a a crap job. Your videos helped me level out my bridge (tech had set it sitting up and towards the pick up so I could do acrobatics---he assumed a whole helluva lot), adjust the string height and intonation. It was the first time I had ever tried to do it myself and your vids helped immensely! Now my Floyd is set correctly (or the way I like it) and it stays in tune much better than after a tech got a hold of it. Thank you esp!

  • @johnbenedetti7645
    @johnbenedetti7645 6 лет назад +2

    for those about to rock, Patience is the word. Persistence is a must. Once you achieve this, you will be proud. The first time is a royal pain in the ass, but if you dont learn yourself the guitar tech will take your cash

  • @paty31able
    @paty31able 7 лет назад +1

    best vídeo about tunning a guitar with Floyd Rose

  • @lordPix3lUK
    @lordPix3lUK Месяц назад

    perfect video on how to set intonation.

  • @seenrobinson4944
    @seenrobinson4944 4 года назад +1

    NOT ADDRESSED IN THIS VIDEO (which is ok), If you run out of room to move the saddle forward or backward, check to see if you may have extra holes so you can move the saddle position backwards or forwards more than you think (my floyds all have 3 nut holes per string to move to). I had this problem and if you look where the bolts go you may see that they are not all lined up. So, take a look and see if you have the extra holes and them move the saddle and bolt to that next position. This worked for me, I hope it works for you. Good luck!

    • @Fabian-ix7gm
      @Fabian-ix7gm 4 года назад

      Seen Robinson my Floyd rose have those three extra holes. Do the bolts have to go in those holes in order to adjust your intonation problem or can they be tighten next to them and not actually go in the holes? Hopefully this question makes sense.

  • @antmax
    @antmax 7 лет назад +1

    that little tool "intonation key" or something from allparts works quite well. just makes sure it's attached properly, It locks in place and holds the saddle it is attached to in place. Loosen the intonation screw and turn the knurled knob at the end of the tool to adjust the position of the saddle for intonation.
    Works well once you figure out how to attach it.

  • @horsekey2219
    @horsekey2219 3 года назад

    This literally just helped me intonate my whole neck. THANK YOU

  • @tylert812
    @tylert812 6 лет назад

    These Floyd Rose videos saved my life 🤘🏼

  • @luzalez9095
    @luzalez9095 3 года назад +1

    Two things, for continuity's sake you loosen the locking nut before tuning to pitch to start with.
    2nd, don't you have to block the floyd before you tune anything?
    Great video, well spoken and explained.

  • @Morbutt
    @Morbutt 2 года назад

    Great video, a great help! In all my years of playing I've never intonated before! Thanks!

  • @jefferycarter1791
    @jefferycarter1791 8 месяцев назад

    One of my favorite intonation vids ,thanks brother

  • @MarcCurvinMD
    @MarcCurvinMD Год назад

    Excellent video. I've been doing my own guitar tech work for years and this was super helpful.

  • @mojopin70
    @mojopin70 4 года назад +1

    I adjusted the bridge height on my Charvel ( lower action) intonation is a bit out i wasn't sure how to set it on a floyd rose, now i know! great video.

  • @dirkdiggler5902
    @dirkdiggler5902 2 года назад

    Great video. No messing.

  • @gothysub
    @gothysub 2 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot mate!

  • @EYECOMEINPEACE
    @EYECOMEINPEACE 4 года назад +13

    A way I just came up with to remember which way to move the saddles is, flat forward and sharp ass (toward the back). Sounds dumb but works for me. :P

  • @atiqlinkon9974
    @atiqlinkon9974 5 лет назад

    Excellent video.....this one is the best and it clear up my concept and all fears about intonnation ...thankz ESP

  • @OnlyFans_YourMum
    @OnlyFans_YourMum 2 года назад

    Thanks Tim, I'm coming up in May. Keep those jeans high and tight.

  • @dwerggalago
    @dwerggalago 2 года назад

    Extremely helpful and clear video. Thank you so very much!

  • @leelenlesueur8863
    @leelenlesueur8863 3 года назад

    When I looked at it I thought you did it this way. I was right thanks for the video.

  • @phutureproof
    @phutureproof 5 лет назад

    I've got an ESP MH-301 absolutely wonderful machine, wish I didn't have a floating trem tho, was great in my youth making crazy noises but now I use it so rarely I've only just noticed I've lost the trem arm!
    Still the day I decide to restring the beast I will definitely give it a good going over and I can now take on intonation so thanks very much for the vid

    • @MBvolcom92
      @MBvolcom92 5 лет назад +1

      There are plenty of ways to block your floating trem (both permanent and non-permanent).

  • @Afurthyclays
    @Afurthyclays 2 года назад

    I just have to say, that's a gorgeous guitar! ❤️

  • @Wargasm644
    @Wargasm644 3 года назад +3

    You should make sure your bridge plate is level with your guitar before and after intonation. It shouldn’t be out of whack, but if it is slightly canted one direction or the other, you’ll need to adjust your claw springs on the back. But most of the time this won’t be necessary unless changing tunings completely or string gauge. Yeah, Floyd’s can be a pain if you’re not familiar with them. But the tuning stability is second to none. My first guitar was a Floyd guitar. So it was learn or sell it. Most people sell. I’m glad I didn’t. 🤘🏻

    • @mudfightmaster4275
      @mudfightmaster4275 2 года назад

      yeah im glad i used floyd rose, it made me learn more about these kind of stuff

  • @AkiraSpectrum
    @AkiraSpectrum 8 лет назад +1

    love these tech videos, keep'em comin'!

  • @44RON666
    @44RON666 Год назад

    This just saved my session :D

  • @scottdunn2178
    @scottdunn2178 Год назад

    Remember kids, always make these adjustments in playing position... never lying on the bench 🎸

  • @Metman2J
    @Metman2J 8 лет назад

    Might try this on one of my guitars tonight. Thanks!

  • @kornelious1
    @kornelious1 2 года назад

    Wonderful video, thanks guys!!!

  • @Zanenoth
    @Zanenoth 2 года назад

    Detune the string you need to adjust. Pull the saddle with string in, move saddle. Retune. Let it settle. Check it again. Do this for all of em. Flat towards nut. Sharp towards bridge.

  • @lzrdwzrd4018
    @lzrdwzrd4018 5 лет назад +5

    this video. is perfect. and calming. i can die now

  • @DJustice91
    @DJustice91 5 лет назад

    these videos are great, thank you for making them!

  • @micronesia3797
    @micronesia3797 8 лет назад +52

    Really appreciate the video, but floating trems are an absolute ballache.

    • @tyler_bt3326
      @tyler_bt3326 7 лет назад +20

      Charlie Martina they're not too bad once you get used to maintaining them. Obviously it's entirely down to preference, but IMO the benefits of the system outweigh the drawbacks

    • @XiyuYang
      @XiyuYang 6 лет назад +12

      Takes a while to learn to do it, but once you do, you can abuse the sh*t out of it and still stay in tune for weeks.

    • @dodonkedonks4764
      @dodonkedonks4764 5 лет назад +1

      Xiyu Yang true, i did that thing with steve vai where he almost carries his guitar using the bar, still didn’t go out of tune (although i broke like an hour later because i kept abusing the living shit out of my floyd)

    • @ernestochang1744
      @ernestochang1744 4 года назад

      theyre like the ferrari or lamborghini of guitars, theyre absolutely obnoxiously loud and flamboyant and complex but you wount want anything wrong going with them...

    • @scottjm211
      @scottjm211 3 года назад

      @@XiyuYang I just came across this but I would love to know the way to keep a Floyd Rose bridge in tune for weeks. I've owned several and none would stay in tune for weeks. I have an EVH Wolfgang Special and after it sits for a few days, it goes out of tune. I live in a house with central air/forced heat and the necks on all of my guitars move to the point where all the strings go sharp or flat, even after only a couple of days. It happens to ones that I keep out or in gig bag/cases in closets. They are all setup correctly.

  • @dwashbur
    @dwashbur 3 года назад

    This told me everything I needed to know and nothing that I didn't. Excellent video! Thank you!

  • @sallyhobbit1956
    @sallyhobbit1956 4 года назад

    Thank you , clear and informative!

  • @RFWMusic
    @RFWMusic 3 года назад

    Wow, very cool. Thanks!

  • @chrispy3210
    @chrispy3210 3 года назад

    Top video thanks mate!

  • @mikehan3130
    @mikehan3130 8 месяцев назад

    Very helpful!

  • @IGK-zt5pc
    @IGK-zt5pc 2 года назад

    Hi guys, thanks a lot for the video lesson!

  • @Mikau-gb8uo
    @Mikau-gb8uo 5 лет назад

    love that new shiny orig Floyd bridge..

  • @peterstar2023
    @peterstar2023 4 года назад

    Great tutorial. You helped me a lot. Thank you sir 👏

  • @michaelenochs5024
    @michaelenochs5024 6 лет назад +2

    The way I see it when adjusting for intonation is this. Most tuners are flat on the left side of the digital display and sharp on the right. Flat left, adjust Saddle left. Note sharp? Adjust Saddle right. This is only if the guitar is facing left though so left hand guys can't use this method.

    • @dumpygoodness4086
      @dumpygoodness4086 3 года назад

      i was told that the general rule is the saddles should go up like a staircase from the low e to the high e.
      I noticed in the video his do that, but then half way thru he musta moved them crooked to show adjustments.

  • @Doomzdayxx
    @Doomzdayxx 3 года назад

    I dig the old school milwaukee screwdriver. Those things were bulletproof.

  • @pitamoncha2112
    @pitamoncha2112 3 года назад

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @anemonaloco
    @anemonaloco 2 года назад +2

    what about the 24th fret? you guys ignore that?

  • @rodrigocamargo8400
    @rodrigocamargo8400 4 года назад

    Very good explanation, but that is half of the procedure, if the nut is too high it can cause intonation problems too, but mainly on first frets.

  • @Gin132456
    @Gin132456 4 года назад +2

    And this is why I just bought a fixed bridge to add to my arsenal 🙃

  • @GuitarFactoryParramatta
    @GuitarFactoryParramatta 8 лет назад

    Nicely done guys!

  • @mrkshrk
    @mrkshrk 4 года назад

    Very good video!

  • @lukefisher8934
    @lukefisher8934 8 лет назад +1

    very nice and very helpful

  • @andy_182
    @andy_182 3 года назад +3

    Is the bridge still floating during this process? or do you have something blocking the trem block from moving?

    • @travisa1974
      @travisa1974 3 года назад +1

      it needs blocked

    • @goldenultra
      @goldenultra 2 года назад +1

      I did as I have lighter strings e is 9. Just a square ruler works.

  • @martinfuentes8777
    @martinfuentes8777 3 года назад +1

    I used 2 dominos as my block worked great lol

  • @garymaddux2000
    @garymaddux2000 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks brother 🤘🤘

  • @christianpilon7725
    @christianpilon7725 5 лет назад

    thank you Sir very informative i have ibenez floyd rose and it give me good knowledge .

  • @raserapps8230
    @raserapps8230 8 месяцев назад

    My esp feels slightly out of tune when I get up past the 15th sort of region. I’ve never adjusted the saddles on it. This is going to be a big improvement as it was driving me nuts

  • @paoloberti1949
    @paoloberti1949 6 лет назад

    Great explication!!

  • @ItsJustaMeNow
    @ItsJustaMeNow 4 года назад +1

    Should I block the tremolo before doing this? I'm new to floyds, and I don't wanna make more work for myself.

    • @Boleskinebeatz
      @Boleskinebeatz 3 года назад

      Only if you’re changing strings and If it’s a floating set up then yes you should.
      But just for intonation it’s not necessary.

  • @Batsinthebelltower
    @Batsinthebelltower 5 лет назад +3

    get "THE KEY" intoantion tool , makes this much much easier

  • @MrSmoothasf
    @MrSmoothasf 3 года назад +1

    I have a Fender strat floydrose 92. Most of the 12 frets are sharp but even at the very edge of the saddle they still read sharp

    • @ibrahimjoshkun2503
      @ibrahimjoshkun2503 6 месяцев назад

      yeeeeesss i have the same problem it's sharp and it only get sharper

  • @mrk4510
    @mrk4510 6 лет назад

    Thank you very much!!

  • @donpogi1
    @donpogi1 4 года назад

    Thanks a lot for the help..👍👍

  • @wifie9321
    @wifie9321 Год назад

    Thank you

  • @remote24
    @remote24 Год назад

    In German we call Floyd rose freudlos for a reason.
    I suggest to block the Floyd rose in a perfect position, tune the guitar, do all the intonation stuff and then unblock it. (You have to adjust the springs in the back)
    Otherwise you turn around and around with a really out of intonatied guitar
    Also take care you set up the intonation with locked strings!

  • @sirnasty1553
    @sirnasty1553 6 лет назад +8

    I tried this and my low e string popped i off instantly so that’s cool

  • @novacaneed
    @novacaneed 6 лет назад +1

    so i accidently removed my floyd rose saddles...im worrying about the order...do i setup my floyd rose first with string stretching flat to the board etc. and the last step is intonation or wich order is correct?

  • @dynomike07
    @dynomike07 4 года назад

    Thank you soooo much for sharing this video. Now I shouldn’t have to pay anyone to do this.

  • @takeshinakazato883
    @takeshinakazato883 7 лет назад +49

    "This is why I'm a bass player" - said every guitarist who switched to bass

    • @MansurNumanov
      @MansurNumanov 5 лет назад

      Takeshi Nakazato 😄👍🏼

    • @abdulmokhti4461
      @abdulmokhti4461 4 года назад +1

      You shouldn’t have to buy a floyd rose at the first place

    • @vmanzchase
      @vmanzchase 4 года назад

      If you don't know how to use a Floyd rose use something like a fender strat

    • @srdjanpetrovic4140
      @srdjanpetrovic4140 4 года назад

      @@vmanzchase or just lock it like i did lol

    • @vmanzchase
      @vmanzchase 4 года назад

      @@srdjanpetrovic4140 yup I lock it. Once you know how to use 1, then it becomes easy

  • @tk4x431
    @tk4x431 7 лет назад

    Now a regular how to intonation video!

  • @MrAquamankilla
    @MrAquamankilla 5 месяцев назад

    thanks, dude! Really helpful when I was trying to figure out why this Jackson I have sounds like crap! Adjusted intonation and now she sounds great!
    What strings would you all recommend for more of a metal sound? Thanks!

  • @conorkmartshoppingexperien2739

    my high e was almost a step sharp at the 12th fret. saddle moved as far back as possible and in tune open and at top of neck. found a little chunk of metal in the saddle. think its probably messed up....

  • @WDeeGee1
    @WDeeGee1 8 лет назад

    great stuff! thx