Floyd Rose Improvements.

[Lucius Paisley]

The springs on the Floyd are a little close to the edge of the cavity. Is there a good way to lower the tremolo/raise the block to avoid any catching?

If the answer comes in the form of installing a larger block, how would I measure to ensure I could still put the backplate on without causing further issues?

Not that not replacing the backplate is a dealbreaker, I just hate the look. But could learn to live with it.

I might also have to move that ground wire so it sits under the springs.

 

[dave74]

Is it actually impeding the movement when using the tremolo?

Also, off topic, but I would probably run my springs two straight/one angled,, or even just three straight so that those claw-screws would be screwed-in a bit more.
Just my preference.

 

[Lucius Paisley]

Is it actually impeding the movement when using the tremolo?

Also, off topic, but I would probably run my springs two straight/one angled,, or even just three straight so that those claw-screws would be screwed-in a bit more.
Just my preference.

Not as yet. But it is quite out of tune at the moment, so this is more of a "better safe" situation in case specific positioning of springs/claw/block causes an issue, but might also be a tad premature.

As for the spring configuration, I usually go with something that allows for more "bounce".

 

[beaubrummels]

Close to the edge of the cavity, do you mean sticking out and rubbing against the back plate? Or are they actually contacting the edges of the spring cavity of the body? (In the picture, I'm not seeing the problem.). Or is the bridge floating so much the springs are hitting the body below the springs?

 

[Lucius Paisley]

Close to the edge of the cavity, do you mean sticking out and rubbing against the back plate? Or are they actually contacting the edges of the spring cavity of the body? (In the picture, I'm not seeing the problem.). Or is the bridge floating so much the springs are hitting the body below the springs?

The springs, when stretched out, come close to making contact with the edge represented by the red line. The backplate goes back in place with no problem, and the springs are "jumping on the bed" noisy. A taller block might alleviate my concerns, 35mm would fit, 37mm might be pushing it. I'm not sure what would be the best way to measure.

 

[beaubrummels]

I would screw the spring claw further in, then make the two outside springs straight across (to alleviate tension), or look for different weight/tension springs. Sounds like you have the bridge floating too high, beyond what it's designed for.

 

[PFDarkside]

Use a metal scale that has mm and starts right at 0 (no buffer). Poke it in the back until you hit the top plate, then just look. Adam Riever of FU-Tone said ~90 of tremolos are using the wrong block size. I’m sure that’s an exaggeration but still, may as well get it dialed in.

Is the action and bridge height on top all looking and feeling good?

 

[Lucius Paisley]

Use a metal scale that has mm and starts right at 0 (no buffer). Poke it in the back until you hit the top plate, then just look. Adam Riever of FU-Tone said ~90 of tremolos are using the wrong block size. I’m sure that’s an exaggeration but still, may as well get it dialed in.

Is the action and bridge height on top all looking and feeling good?

It could probably sit lower than it does at present, but the angle seems okay.

 

[JMP/HBE]

Everyone needs to figure out how to tune a Floyd on their own. Therer was no internet or youtube 45 years ago. You either can do it or not. For some people its above their paygrade.

This is and a oversize brass block are the best upgrades ive found.

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