A RETROFIT FLOYD THAT DOESN'T REQUIRE ROUTING... FRX
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Rockstar216
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I'm dying to see how they feel and compare to a floating OFR.
I'm dying to see how they feel and compare to a floating OFR.
treyhaislip
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That is really cool...but will probably cost a lot...
That is really cool...but will probably cost a lot...
Drewsky7170
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I watched the video last night myself. Definitely a great idea, the cost is what has me a bit worried too. I've always wanted a Floyd on my LTD H300. That would make it the ultimate metal guitar.
I watched the video last night myself. Definitely a great idea, the cost is what has me a bit worried too. I've always wanted a Floyd on my LTD H300. That would make it the ultimate metal guitar.
J E C
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Pretty cool. I don't think I would like the "easier to push down" aspect, as I have never thought the OFR was ever to hard to push down. It is a bit odd looking with the way the back end of the bridge is do to the spring mechanism, but at the some time I like the looks of it. I just prefer the looks of an OFR. Could design a guitar to take in the shape of that bridge and use it as a design detail.
I was hoping the video was going to show it in action.
Pretty cool. I don't think I would like the "easier to push down" aspect, as I have never thought the OFR was ever to hard to push down. It is a bit odd looking with the way the back end of the bridge is do to the spring mechanism, but at the some time I like the looks of it. I just prefer the looks of an OFR. Could design a guitar to take in the shape of that bridge and use it as a design detail.
I was hoping the video was going to show it in action.
EDX
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is not that expensive compared to an OFR but for the price at least it doesn't require routing if so only 2 holes the same (or simirlar) size of a truss rod cover screws, and it's totally a direct drop in place, kind of like a kahler but truly without routing, saddle rollers and a floyd type locknut
is not that expensive compared to an OFR but for the price at least it doesn't require routing if so only 2 holes the same (or simirlar) size of a truss rod cover screws, and it's totally a direct drop in place, kind of like a kahler but truly without routing, saddle rollers and a floyd type locknut
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kramersteen
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Why not just go buy a 80's charvel?
Why not just go buy a 80's charvel?
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wow, saw that video!
I bet the Stetsbar and the Tremking folks are having some chest pains right about now.
EDX, it sounded like you know the price, or did I read that incorrectly. If so, how much do you think it will be, I just love a trem and to have one my SG or LPJr., I might just decide I am not quite done spending big money on guitar gear.
Also, although it is very big looking on the guitar, for some reason it looks much less like a monster than the "Strat" types do. Go figure, do you agree? Just curious on others take of it's appearance, especially on a smaller thin SG, of all things. Love that it can pull up as well as push down. This could very well be my first Floyd, never even touched one before, but on a historical note, I went to Floyd Roses' house before he got famous, and got a look and handled Eddie Van Halen's Frakenstien as Floyd was getting it ready for his first try out with it. I knew Floyd only as an aquaintence, not a close friend, we were both playing in Seattle bands then and I think he made one for Randy Hanson first and I asked him about it and he invited me over. Brush with greatness, for sure.
SJ
wow, saw that video!
I bet the Stetsbar and the Tremking folks are having some chest pains right about now.
EDX, it sounded like you know the price, or did I read that incorrectly. If so, how much do you think it will be, I just love a trem and to have one my SG or LPJr., I might just decide I am not quite done spending big money on guitar gear.
Also, although it is very big looking on the guitar, for some reason it looks much less like a monster than the "Strat" types do. Go figure, do you agree? Just curious on others take of it's appearance, especially on a smaller thin SG, of all things. Love that it can pull up as well as push down. This could very well be my first Floyd, never even touched one before, but on a historical note, I went to Floyd Roses' house before he got famous, and got a look and handled Eddie Van Halen's Frakenstien as Floyd was getting it ready for his first try out with it. I knew Floyd only as an aquaintence, not a close friend, we were both playing in Seattle bands then and I think he made one for Randy Hanson first and I asked him about it and he invited me over. Brush with greatness, for sure.
SJ
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EDX
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on floyd's page they list the FRX retail price at USD 399.99, 400 bucks, vs an OFR at USD 290.00 and the OFR LTD 1984 at USD 309.00, now take in mind that when installing a OFR if the guitar doesn't had the proper route you had to route it, and installing an OFR is kind of a hassle from adjusting the springs to set the correct height, thing that in the FRX seems easier since height, stop, and spring tension are done with even 1 screw each one.
and personally idk but these things looks prettier than a bigsby or a stetsbar (bigsby lovers may hate me now) plus they had better functionallity (now bigsby fans are hunting me down with every class of medieval torture devices)
on floyd's page they list the FRX retail price at USD 399.99, 400 bucks, vs an OFR at USD 290.00 and the OFR LTD 1984 at USD 309.00, now take in mind that when installing a OFR if the guitar doesn't had the proper route you had to route it, and installing an OFR is kind of a hassle from adjusting the springs to set the correct height, thing that in the FRX seems easier since height, stop, and spring tension are done with even 1 screw each one.
and personally idk but these things looks prettier than a bigsby or a stetsbar (bigsby lovers may hate me now) plus they had better functionallity (now bigsby fans are hunting me down with every class of medieval torture devices)
Falloffthebonetone
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I was gonna compare it to a bigsby. I think it looks a lot cleaner than an OFR because it isn't as blocky. But less old timey and obvious than a bigsby. Looks unique and I can't wait to try one out.
Also curious to hear how the tone and resonance compare with an OFR model.
I was gonna compare it to a bigsby. I think it looks a lot cleaner than an OFR because it isn't as blocky. But less old timey and obvious than a bigsby. Looks unique and I can't wait to try one out.
Also curious to hear how the tone and resonance compare with an OFR model.
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What has me worried is the same thing that sucks about Kahlers: the behind-the-nut lock. Your nut slots have to be cut absolutely perfectly and will likely need to be touched up by somebody who really knows what he's doing to prevent the strings binding in the slots, especially if the lock pulls up or down on the strings on the hs. I have no doubt that it will work and it's really cool that it's all bolt-on BUT it's not going to be strictly plug-and-play.
What has me worried is the same thing that sucks about Kahlers: the behind-the-nut lock. Your nut slots have to be cut absolutely perfectly and will likely need to be touched up by somebody who really knows what he's doing to prevent the strings binding in the slots, especially if the lock pulls up or down on the strings on the hs. I have no doubt that it will work and it's really cool that it's all bolt-on BUT it's not going to be strictly plug-and-play.
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Yes I have one. Good trem. But still one needs to take care of the nut.
Yes I have one. Good trem. But still one needs to take care of the nut.
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+1. Also I think that the nut mounting with those small wood screws behind the nut, around the truss rod, will be so weak, that stringing with 11's or heavier will be enough to tear the headstock apart during trem bar dive bombs.
IMHO this will have a bigger fan base on the epiphone, and LP clones players, rather than expensive Gibsons. But then again the trem will cost more than the guitar.
+1. Also I think that the nut mounting with those small wood screws behind the nut, around the truss rod, will be so weak, that stringing with 11's or heavier will be enough to tear the headstock apart during trem bar dive bombs.
IMHO this will have a bigger fan base on the epiphone, and LP clones players, rather than expensive Gibsons. But then again the trem will cost more than the guitar.
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Re: A RETROFIT FLOYD THAT DOESN'T REQUIRE ROUTING... FRX
Hello, unfortunately I do not own any 2 post Fender trems to compare to. But it is definitely better than the vintage 6-screws type. The proof of it is that (IIRC) I have problem on only 1 string not returning to pitch which manifests a nut slot issue than the trem.
Hello, unfortunately I do not own any 2 post Fender trems to compare to. But it is definitely better than the vintage 6-screws type. The proof of it is that (IIRC) I have problem on only 1 string not returning to pitch which manifests a nut slot issue than the trem.
