Edge Zero and Edge Zero II

[zanshin777]

I have one guitar with locking tremolo. (Ibanez RG470) It's hard to change the tuning easily thus i think buying an edge zero bridge.
I need to hear experiences and answers for my questions.

1) Is it simple and accurate that change the tuning by rolling the knob behind the body of the guitar?

2) Do they stay in tune well?

3) How are the tone of them?

4) Which is better? Edge Zero or Edge Zero II.



edit : sorry i posted it wrong section rather guitar shop section.

 

[Toe-Knee]

Re: Edge Zero and Edge Zero II

I have a gutiar with an Edge Zero II so I will answer in relation to that

1) Is it simple and accurate that change the tuning by rolling the knob behind the body of the guitar?
Yes you can do this but it's actually for setting the tension of the springs and the ZPFS3 or whatever they call it. Similar to adjusting the springs on a FR

2) Do they stay in tune well?
Yes. I've had my guitar since July and it's only gone out of tune twice since I set it up. Both times when I have been changing strings


3) How are the tone of them?
The guitar sounds really good. I can't really say how the bridge itself changes the tone as I have never had this model without the EZII to compare.

4) Which is better? Edge Zero or Edge Zero II.
I haven't used the original Edge Zero But I haven't heard many good things about it where the opposite is true about teh Edge Zero II

 

[Archer250]

Re: Edge Zero and Edge Zero II

I strongly advise against this. Both models require a very special routing that's very dissimilar to those of other trems. Furthermore, the price that Ibanez asks for a set either models is above the price of some superior trems, such as Gotoh's Floyd Rose.

I will answer your questions, though:
1) Yes, it is very simple, and quite accurate. The thumbwheel doesn't turn easily, though.

2) Yep. Very well.

3) Don't really know how to answer this. There is a brass block replacement for the EZ sustain block, though, and I've heard that it's an improvement.

4) Edge Zero is easier to intonate, and EZII is basically the same thing but without the intonation tool and (according to Rich from Ibanezrules!) with a slightly rougher finish.

The trem arm holder is made pretty well, IMO. The baseplate and saddle screws are too soft, IMO, but the knife edge is solid.

A pretty solid trem, but definitely not an aftermarket item.

Also, which 470 have you got? I've heard that the earliest models have the Edge (superb), later have the Lo-TRS an Lo-TRS II (****), and even later have the Edge pro (great).

The Edge and the Edge pro are better trems than the Zero variants.

 

[zanshin777]

Re: Edge Zero and Edge Zero II

Thank you very much for answers. You are very helpful.

Model year is 2001 or 2002. Japan made before Prestige series. I don't remember now precisely. It's got Lo-Pro Edge. Whammy action range is not like a normal Floyd Rose. It's got narrow range.

Do I have to reroute the bridge section of the guitar to make install Edge Zero II?

Does intonation change after rolling the wheel for (1/2 step or 1 step) down tuning?

 

[p4vl]

Re: Edge Zero and Edge Zero II

Thank you very much for answers. You are very helpful.

Model year is 2001 or 2002. Japan made before Prestige series. I don't remember now precisely. It's got Lo-Pro Edge. Whammy action range is not like a normal Floyd Rose. It's got narrow range.

Do I have to reroute the bridge section of the guitar to make install Edge Zero II?

Does intonation change after rolling the wheel for (1/2 step or 1 step) down tuning?

The Lo Pro Edge is a Godtier Ibanez tremolo, one of the best locking trems ever. The Edge Zero and EZII are ****metal. There may be something wrong with your Lo Pro, so take it to a tech.

 

[zanshin777]

Re: Edge Zero and Edge Zero II

Sorry I've mistaken I assumed Lo-Pro Edge and Lo-TRS are the same thing. It's got Lo-TRS.

 

[Archer250]

Re: Edge Zero and Edge Zero II

Sorry I've mistaken I assumed Lo-Pro Edge and Lo-TRS are the same thing. It's got Lo-TRS.

Okay, get an OFR or a Gotoh Floyd; they are direct-drop replacements. Take a sledgehammer and destroy the Lo-Trs