stratotak
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Post by stratotak on Nov 11, 2006 12:56:45 GMT -5
Im having a problem getting floyd rose fine tuned.I can get it tuned up till I tighten down the lock nut.After that no matter how much fine tuning I can get it in tune.Ive tried different tuning methods that I have read of online.Ive tried cross tuning,tuning 6 to 1 string and 1 to 6 string and tried tuning string in middle first working outward but I just cant get It tuned.I get the low E tuned and then tune rest of strings and then go back and the low E is outta tune again.Same with all other strings.Get them in tune then go back after tuning other string and its outta tune.Its like no matter how much fine tuning i do it wont get in tune.I have it setup right .Before tightening locking nut strings are tuned and floyd is level with body,so springs are at right tension.Any one with tips on fine tuning a floyd that work??
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Post by dunkelfalke on Nov 11, 2006 15:11:14 GMT -5
it takes about 10 minutes to tune a floyd rose system. that's why i have sold mine and use wilkinson now. like it much better.
there are a couple of addons for any vibrato systems (such as rockinger backbox or hipshot tremsetter) that help, but there is a price - you'll need much more force to use the vibrato system.
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Post by papacueball on Nov 11, 2006 17:55:11 GMT -5
Is the trem still level after you tighten the string locks? The retaining bar on the headstock may not be set low enough for the strings to make contact with the headstock side of the nut. If the strings aren't making contact with that part of the nut, they would be pulled sharp when you lock the nut. Also, if there is any play between the pads and the sides of the nut, the pads will twist slightly in the same direction you turn the screw (clockwise), pulling the lower of the two strings sharp and flattening the other.
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Post by spitfire23bc on Dec 9, 2006 10:52:59 GMT -5
Similar problem...
I've just my floyd rose guitar for the first time using half decent strings, and it just won't stay in tune on the divebombs.
It's fine for just standard playing - the fine tuners work perfectly, but any bridge movement and I have to redo everything on the fine tuners (quite substantially).
Any ideas, please?
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Post by dunkelfalke on Dec 9, 2006 11:04:42 GMT -5
maybe you should try something like rockinger backbox i mentioned before.
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Post by spitfire23bc on Dec 9, 2006 11:40:45 GMT -5
maybe you should try something like rockinger backbox i mentioned before. Sorry, dunkelfalke, I handn't taken the time to investigate your previous post. Yeah - that looks pretty useful. I may get myself one, although after Christmas, when my bank account is looking a bit healthier! |
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Post by dunkelfalke on Dec 9, 2006 12:40:24 GMT -5
Sorry, dunkelfalke, I handn't taken the time to investigate your previous post. uh, no offence meant, not intended to sound brusque  |
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Post by spitfire23bc on Dec 9, 2006 13:01:15 GMT -5
Sorry, dunkelfalke, I handn't taken the time to investigate your previous post. uh, no offence meant, not intended to sound brusque None taken; and no you didn't - you just reminded me that it would have been a good idea to check the solutions before posting my problem!  |
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