floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

[ehdwuld]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

The OP just changed string brand

The string tension isn't adjusted to the the SPRING tension in the rear cavity

Adjust the claw in back

Balance the floyd again

 

[Mantra]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

hi
i have noticed i had a wrong action (low E 1.5mm and high E 1.7mm) , the low E was more low then the high E , now i have the low E @ 2mm and the high E 1.7mm
the guitar is fine tuned i mean low E ,at 12 fret is E and 24 is still are E and all the strings too
do the springs need to have been run-in ? i read somewhere that some users puts a pensil eraser under the bridge , don't know if it's a good idea
and whithout locking nut ,should the guitar keep the tune using the whammy bar?

the neck relief at 10 fret is less then 1mm,seeing it's 24 ,should be fine
may i see a photo of your String Retainer ?

thanks
sorry for my poor english

The OP just changed string brand

The string tension isn't adjusted to the the SPRING tension in the rear cavity

Adjust the claw in back

Balance the floyd again

Hi
i changed from 44-09 to 46-10 and i had to change springs , i have used the 2 claw screws to have the bridge paralel to the body , even i read that it should be 90° to the studs
thanks

 

[GuitarStv]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

The OP just changed string brand

The string tension isn't adjusted to the the SPRING tension in the rear cavity

Adjust the claw in back

Balance the floyd again

No, spring tension won't make the floyd return to different pitches after you use it. That's a sign of something introducing friction into the system. It could be something rubbing or binding on the bridge itself, it could be worn blades. About the only thing it definitely isn't is a spring tension problem.

 

[DavidRavenMoon]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

If you don’t use the trem it doesn’t matter one tiny bit. Even if you do use it, it’s not going to matter.




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[devastone]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

No, spring tension won't make the floyd return to different pitches after you use it. That's a sign of something introducing friction into the system. It could be something rubbing or binding on the bridge itself, it could be worn blades. About the only thing it definitely isn't is a spring tension problem.

Binding or moving, if the locking nut is not tight to the neck, it will move when the arm is used and it won't return to pitch, or if the neck to body screws are a little lose, check anything that can bind or move.

 

[Mantra]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

No, spring tension won't make the floyd return to different pitches after you use it. That's a sign of something introducing friction into the system. It could be something rubbing or binding on the bridge itself, it could be worn blades. About the only thing it definitely isn't is a spring tension problem.

hi
weird , yesterday i change again the springs with 42/09 gotoh springs (soft) and the tremolo bar works without changing tuning
today i will return with the 46-10 but with medium spring
thanks

If you don’t use the trem it doesn’t matter one tiny bit. Even if you do use it, it’s not going to matter.

hi
i have never used the trem for years , only in these past weeks
thanks

Binding or moving, if the locking nut is not tight to the neck, it will move when the arm is used and it won't return to pitch, or if the neck to body screws are a little lose, check anything that can bind or move.

hi
i haven't used the locking nut in these weeks , so the guitar has no locking nut , but it should keep the tune even without the locking nut ,shouldn 't it?
thanks

 

[metalchurch79]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

No it will not keep tune like that so that may be some of your problem.

 

[devastone]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

i haven't used the locking nut in these weeks , so the guitar has no locking nut , but it should keep the tune even without the locking nut ,shouldn 't it?
thanks

Maybe, maybe not, the strings can bind in a regular nut, tuners and/or the strings on the tuners can slip. The locking nut is 1/2 of the Floyd Rose system.

 

[GuitarStv]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

Seriously???? No, a Floyd will definitely not stay in tune with use if you don't use the locking nut! The strings will bind as they pass over the nut and you will either be sharp or flat after every use of the bar.

 

[ICTGoober]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

OP is either: trolling us, or is a simpleton.

 

[Mantra]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

No it will not keep tune like that so that may be some of your problem.

hi
i have locked the locking nuts it's better , i'm testing it
i have only the high E hard to bend , my actin is low E 2mm and high E 1.70m
thanks

 

[Mantra]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

Seriously???? No, a Floyd will definitely not stay in tune with use if you don't use the locking nut! The strings will bind as they pass over the nut and you will either be sharp or flat after every use of the bar.

hi
i 'm used to play with fender floating bridge and it keeps tune
now i locked the locking nut and it's really better ,i did't know they are so important
i thought that even the locking lock the guitar should keep the tune , i don't use the whammy bar like Steve Vai but like David Gilmour
thanks

OP is either: trolling us, or is a simpleton.

well , what can i say ,i'm not trolling you or all of you ,and about "simpleton" it 's not kind

 

[devastone]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

A properly cut and lubed nut, good, preferably locking, tuners, and good stringing technique can stay in tune quite well with moderate bar usage, but no, not Vai-like antics.

The Floyd nut is steel so inherently not slippery to the strings, even with moderate usage it needs to be locked for a Floyd to work properly.

 

[budubum92]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

forget about the lubrication. it attracts to much debri and dirt that will act as sand paper.

dont sand those. youll do worst than good.. those knives looks good. you need other things like the post needs to be replaced. get a german made post.

string tree. you need that to help stabilize the nut from flexing. what i like to do that not many does is to peg that string tree all the way down to the wood and back out 1 mm just enough for the High/low E to get relief.
learn to balance that bridge by eye. using ruler will scuff your finish. a bit high on the tail is OK just dont get that tail lower.


those are hardend steel inserts. will take alot of abuse to even show a slight wear. iv seen worst and still came back to tune.

 

[80's_Metal]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

Those blades look fine to me too.
I've rocked far, far worse.

I'm guessing the nut is the issue as well.

Floyd's can be tricky to set up from time to time, but after that, they usually take a helluva beating before going out of tune.

 

[formula73]

Re: floyd blade ,does it need ti be replaced?

As Floyd knife edges go, that one is in pretty good shape. If the system is not staying in tune, be sure to have the whole guitar checked from peghead to whammy to be sure. Floyds are touchy little monsters.

I used to be all Floyds, all the time. Now, the couple I have left are just decoration. I got tired of the hassle.