westhemann Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 looks like floyd made a deal with bc rich to get their speedloaders out in the market...smart,very smart i am starting to like the looks of those speedloaders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 I've never been one for whammy acrobatics, but the Speedloader has the added benefit of quick and easy string changes. Speaking of smart, good move on B.C. Rich's part to continue having a headstock in order to balance out the aesthetics. I'm pretty much sold on these things-- it's just a matter of which project to use it on, and when I'll get the chance and money for it. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 hey derek...bc rich says all the nj series have the speedloader,and they have a seven string warlock nj available(with no picture) so does that mean the speedloader is available seven string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLS Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 B.C. Rich has been putting speedloaders on all their NJ series guitars ever sicne the speedloader was introduced. I still have to try one out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefm Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Good for making quick string changes....not so hot for changing the tuning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 I suppose that's a consideration. I rarely change my tuning, so I'd be fine with that; however, I wonder if they'll make special string sets for Drop-D, which is something many people rely on. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YDoesGodMockMeSo Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 I suppose that's a consideration. I rarely change my tuning, so I'd be fine with that; however, I wonder if they'll make special string sets for Drop-D, which is something many people rely on. Greg well i know on standard floyd w/ standard strings.. you can detune from standard E to Drop-D without messing with the locking nut or etc. I would pretty much keep the fine tuner for hte low E as close to the bottom as i can get it while still being able to keep it tuned to E....and then whenever i wanted to drop it down to D...i'd just use the fine tuner ... worked for me. But I dunno if that would work on speedloaders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefm Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 It's not that it's not possible....it's just not as easy as with conventional tuners... it's made more for fine tuning...basically you pop the string in and it's almost in tune already...then you just adjust it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 they set up to a tuning range which you pick from what i understand you set itup the first time where YOU want it,then all subsequent string sets stay in that same pitch,until you change it again so yes,for switching between tunings alot,you should have more than one guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 hey derek...bc rich says all the nj series have the speedloader,and they have a seven string warlock nj available(with no picture) so does that mean the speedloader is available seven string? Not that i know of i keep asking if they're going to come out with a speeloader pro's (duh they really should), i'm holding out for one of those personally... so yes,for switching between tunings alot,you should have more than one guitar thats kind of a given for any fully floating guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 hey derek...bc rich says all the nj series have the speedloader,and they have a seven string warlock nj available(with no picture) so does that mean the speedloader is available seven string? Not that i know of i keep asking if they're going to come out with a speeloader pro's (duh they really should), i'm holding out for one of those personally... so yes,for switching between tunings alot,you should have more than one guitar thanks kind of a given for any fully floating guitar yeah...considering i have usually about 5 in working order at any given time...such a thing is not a problem... hell all i tune to is E,Eb,and D anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLS Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 The main problem i have with the speedloader right now is the lack fo strings... i like D'Addario strings and D'Addario dosent make speedloader strings i dont think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyB7539 Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 As far as I know, the only place you can actually get strings from is www.floydrose.com I have been wanting one of these myself, but am holding out until more string companies come on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbkim Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 As far as I know, the only place you can actually get strings from is www.floydrose.com I have been wanting one of these myself, but am holding out until more string companies come on board. You can get them at other places like zzounds.com, samedaymusic.com and music123.com. I think Dean Markley have the exclusive on them... so it'd probably be awhile (if ever) that other string companies come on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLS Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Well if thats true i will never be getting a speedloader. If i can choose what strings i want to play then its not worth my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynamesucks Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 has any body seen the jackson soloist with the speed loader it was really nice, i cant seem to find a picture of it though. EDIT: i found it http://www.floydrose.com/news_article_01.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themirage Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 It's not just good for very fast re-stringing and not having to retune after re-stringing... it's also good for keeping the tuning stable because the lock has been eliminated and no one needs to worry about the strings slipping under the locks when beating the **** out of the whammy. And it looks cool too! What I hate thought is the strings manufacturers issue. I think this is not a smart move they should've gave rights to strings manufacturers to make them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 What I hate thought is the strings manufacturers issue. I think this is not a smart move they should've gave rights to strings manufacturers to make them! i am sure they will later on...but dean markely are great strings...i tried dadarrio for a while,but i went back to the old standby dean markely although there is not much difference at all between them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirit Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 About the string issue, for now, only dean markely make speedloaders, but in a year or two all the major manufacturers will be tooled up to make speedloader strings, and ready to sell them. Also, i can see myself putting a speedloader on a Joe Satriani tribute guitar.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 How can the new string stay in tune after you installed it on a speed loader equipped guitar? Usually new strings stretch during the first hour of using them and not in a range that could be compensated with a fine tuner....how does it work? Are the strings pre-stretched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbkim Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 How can the new string stay in tune after you installed it on a speed loader equipped guitar? Usually new strings stretch during the first hour of using them and not in a range that could be compensated with a fine tuner....how does it work? Are the strings pre-stretched? http://www.floydrose.com/speedloaderinstructions.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 when i "stretch" my strings...all i do is after i put them on and tune them,i pull the trem bar all the way back and wiggle it just a hair while i hold it for a couple of seconds then i retune and that is it...they stay completely in tune from then on(except for VERY minor adjustments)until i change them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbkim Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Yeah, it doesn't take very long to "stretch" strings with my (non-speedloader) floyds... but then it could be because I use locking tuners (even with a locking nut.) It may seem counter-intuitive (with having a locking nut) but not having the slack wrapping around the tuning peg might have something to do with it (if you believe the treatise by floyd I just posted above.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 that kinda makes sense, makes me want to install the speeloader i have sitting behind me i'm still trying to find the time to demo it on a guitar and give you guys my thoughts on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 that kinda makes sense, makes me want to install the speeloader i have sitting behind me i'm still trying to find the time to demo it on a guitar and give you guys my thoughts on it... send it to me and i will demo it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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