urbansmurf Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 what holds the floyd rose in place? seems like if there wasnt the perfect amount of string tension, the springs would rip it right off the posts, and visa versa to the strings. do the posts have more grip than meets the eye, or is is screwed down somewhere? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 When the strings are off (and the springs are still on), the bridge will get pulled down into the back side of the routing. It's usually a good idea to put something under it to keep it from denting the wood/finish beneath. I have not seen one come off the posts though. The angle of the post tips (don't know the right term) keeps the bridge from comming loose. If the posts were just a cylinder, it probably would come off (maybe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbansmurf Posted April 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 I have pulled one out, but I was trying pretty hard. I got pissed that the knives wore out so quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Was that an OFR by any chance? I have an OFR in one of my guitars and it took all of 2 months for it to have problems. I think I was responsible for it though - I did my adjustments with full string tension. I have a couple of Schallers that I was a bit more careful with and they return to 0 perfectly (at least to my ears) every time. Something about those Schaller Floyds with the stewmac posts - great stuff - it feels solid and plays great. I don't mean to bash OFR's - I'm sure I'd be fine if I didn't adjust the height with full string tension a few times . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YDoesGodMockMeSo Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 I have pulled one out, but I was trying pretty hard. I got pissed that the knives wore out so quick. Yeah. Happened to me once during a practice...but we were covering a Slayer song...so I was raping the hell out of it to get the "sound" and i just pulled to hard and pop ...just come outta the lil shits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 It was the Gotoh on me schecter....right before I blocked it for detune only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbansmurf Posted April 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 speaking of floyd roses... anyone know where i can get posts for my FR2 in black or chrome? ebay has none but gold. thakns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbansmurf Posted April 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 nevermind, found some on stewmac, but do i need the posts or the pivot screws or both? and do i have to use a FR locking nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLS Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Pivot screws are rarely used now a days simply because the post and bushing method works alot better. But beware those bushings are longer than most and will require some extra drilling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbansmurf Posted April 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 ok thanks now one more question, anyone know where i can find routing diagrams for my FR2? cant seem to find anything that inculdes the depth and everything. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbansmurf Posted May 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 noone? i still cant find those routing diagrams... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 it's the same as the original floyd isn't it? http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=633 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 noone? i still cant find those routing diagrams... ummm, pinnned to the top of this very forum, where it has been for 15 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Concerning the stewmac posts/bushings - they are a bit taller (the bushings) but they are also smaller in diameter than the standard floyd bushing. If you're building a new guitar - I strongly recommend them - I have not had a problem with them yet but have had issues with some of the floyd posts. I have been told that they are hardened posts which apparently is not true for the posts that come with floyds (I find this a bit strange but, eh...). So, if you're putting these into a guitar that already has the post holes drilled - I wouldn't use the stewmac bushings (unless you're up for re-drilling). If not, check them out - they are very good quality. Also - the bridges that stewmac sells are the Schaller Floyds. They have a 14" radius but come with a 10" radius locking nut (1 5/8 R2 nut). I personally like the Schaller floyds - some prefer the OFR's. Warmoth sells the Schaller floyds cheaper - I think. Just some info for ya - hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbansmurf Posted May 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 thanks alot daveq i am working on my explorer, which had a standard strat style tremelo on it, i have filled the screw holes and am now working on getting the FR in. i have already bought the floyd bridge from a friend, and just need the posts, which i will get from stewmac. my friend gave me a body that used to have a FR2 in it, like mine, so im gonna mimmick those routes onto my explorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbansmurf Posted May 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 one more thing - do i need the FR locking nut or will a regular nut work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 hey urbansmurf...that type of idiocy(insults like asshat)is not permitted...and depth of the rout varies with things like string to body distance and personal preference... if you want answers,that is not the way to get them by the way i edited it ,for those of you wondering what i am talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbansmurf Posted May 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 the depth wouldnt vary due to that, bridge height is adjusted with the posts thanks, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 the depth wouldnt vary due to that, bridge height is adjusted with the posts thanks, though! i am familiar with how a floyd adjusts i guess i just forgot that you already know everything...my bad on a serious note depth is usually about 1/2"...but it VARIES like i said...i make mine about 1/16" deeper than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbansmurf Posted May 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 hey now, lets not turn this into a fight thanks for the info on the depth, but why do you make yours 1/16" deeper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 hey now, lets not turn this into a fight thanks for the info on the depth, but why do you make yours 1/16" deeper? so that i can pull up farther... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbansmurf Posted May 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 ah, ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 the depth wouldnt vary due to that, bridge height is adjusted with the posts thanks, though! i am familiar with how a floyd adjusts i guess i just forgot that you already know everything...my bad on a serious note depth is usually about 1/2"...but it VARIES like i said...i make mine about 1/16" deeper than that It still amazes me that people with absolutely no idea wish to argue and insult others who post messages to assist. Oh well, another for the plonk file.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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