rhoads56 Posted April 14, 2003 Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 Im looking for a geniune floyd rose supplier, and obviously i want the cheapest price. Ive found two that sell the entire kit (including locking nut): Ed Roman: $139 (as the basis to compare prices) VH Guitar Store: $139 (because ive seen them support this forum) Neither will answer my emails, so its a bit hard to place an order with them. Im looking to buy a minimum of twelve over the next 12 months, one a month. If things go to plan, i'll most likely need two a month though. Maybe they dont want the troubles of sending floyd roses to Australia?? Can anyone suggest a place online that will do cheap prices, AND answer their emails?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBird Posted April 14, 2003 Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 Several reputable dealers to get them from, but NOT ED ROMAN, EVER! The fellow at vh-guitarstore responded to my emails the very next day, I was asking if he could sell me just the bridge (no springs, nut, etc) and he said he couldn't , but he had a used black FR he could sell for $75.. But I've decided to go with an Edge. He seemed like a nice enough guy. But a slightly more known quantity: Warmoth, they sell a Schaller variant and the normal version Musiciansfriend - bleh... kind of over priced I tink Stew-mac - they sell the Schaller version at warmoth for a $30 markup I would go for Warmoth or VH-Guitarstore myself... Allparts and wdmusic sell FR's but at hideous price points, and from my research VH-Guitarstore is the cheapest, and Warmoth is the cheapest bigger dealer. Also of note, the Warmoth OFR has a 37 mm block, while the MF, and Schaller at warmoth have a 43mm block. For Ibanezes the 43mm block is just too big... Be sure you know how big your block can be! And there's always ebay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted April 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 Thanks, ive checked out all those sources previously. As for price, there is no use trying to get the cheapest price if the company wont respond. Ive even tried getting an account from the distributor here in Australia, but it is still more expensive (wholesale price is 50% more than buying retail from the USA!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-guitarstore.com Posted April 14, 2003 Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 sorry, i missed your email....i try to answer them twice a day....it may have been lost in the swarm of spam i get email me again and we'll talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_FR0D0 Posted April 15, 2003 Report Share Posted April 15, 2003 try partssmart.com. I got my Floyd Rose Pro there for 156$, and you can get the "clasic" one at 135$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBird Posted April 15, 2003 Report Share Posted April 15, 2003 How deep is the sustain block on the FR Pro you bought? It might be a bit easier than buying an Edge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_FR0D0 Posted April 15, 2003 Report Share Posted April 15, 2003 How deep is the sustain block on the FR Pro you bought? It might be a bit easier than buying an Edge... 38 mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBird Posted April 15, 2003 Report Share Posted April 15, 2003 Thanks man! Edge or FR Pro? Eech... too many decisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted April 16, 2003 Report Share Posted April 16, 2003 I'd go with the Floyd Rose PRO over a regular Edge. Less contact with your palm. I guess it depends on how you play, but I noticed when I had an Edge briefly that I was really spoiled by Edge LoPro and Floyd Rose PRO trems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono_470 Posted April 16, 2003 Report Share Posted April 16, 2003 I love the big chunk of metal on the OFR that replaced my Lo-TRS. Before i made a decision on the FR Pro or OFR, i played an axe that was Edge fitted. I liked the fine tuner hump, so i went for the OFR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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