Is a Floyd Rose tremolo good?

There is only one advantage to the Floyd Rose System: It works. It works really, really well. Set up correctly, a guitar with a Floyd can take a huge amount of abuse without going out of tune. They don’t need anything more than simple vibrato, but the extra insurance when it comes to tuning stability is worth it.

What is the best tremolo system?

Stetsbar Tremolo, Wilkinson VSVG 6-Point, Callaham 6-Point Vintage Trem, Hipshot 2-Point Roller Bearing, Strandberg EGS Tremolo, Trem King, Schaller 3801, Mosrite Vibrato – it’s a long list.

Is the Floyd Rose Special bad?

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, quality Floyd Rose! This is a great addition or replacement to any guitar. Excellent craftsmanship and quality you’d expect from Floyd Rose. Can be a little intimidating if you’ve never installed one before.

Can I put a Floyd Rose on a Strat?

Floyd Rose has announced its new Rail Tail tremolo, a full-contact, dive-only tremolo designed to retrofit your existing Strat-style six-point tremolo with no modifications to your guitar. Its unique features allow for adjustability to fit a variety of guitar bodies and for an easy DIY installation.

What is so great about a Floyd Rose?

Advantages and disadvantages The main advantage of the Floyd Rose vibrato system is its double-locking design. This makes the guitar stay in tune through large pitch changes, e.g., forcing the vibrato bar all the way down to the guitar body, or pulling up on the bar to raise the tone by as much as a fifth or a seventh.

What’s the difference between a Floyd Rose and a Floyd Rose Special?

Both feature almost identical design elements, however, the Floyd Rose Special utilizes zinc alloy in its construction, whereas the original uses classic steel saddles and a brass sustain block. It’s also worth mentioning that the Specials are made in Korea, while the Originals are made in Germany.

How do I know if my Floyd Rose is real?

An authentic system will have our logo on the top of the base plate. In addition, German-made systems have a stamp on the bottom stating “Made in Germany”. The Special and 1000 Series will not have a stamp, but can be identified by the logo on top of the system.

Why does my Floyd Rose not stay in tune?

Make sure the intonation screws and saddle locks are very tight. Make sure your locks at the nut are tight, but don’t over-tighten the locks on the nut. These do NOT have to be cranked over-tight. Over-tightening here, in my experience, can cause issues.

What kind of tremolo system does Floyd Rose use?

Used by more professionals throughout the world than any other. No copy can duplicate the double-locking design of the Floyd Rose Tremolo System that allows you to lock your guitar in tune at the nut and at the bridge. The Floyd Rose Tremolo System is engineered like no other tremolo system.

What do you need for a tremolo guitar?

Its high quality steel parts are precision-made in Germany to exacting specifications, and it’s available in a variety of nut sizes that will fit practically any electric guitar. The tremolo kit contains the bridge, springs & claw, mounting studs, and all hardware necessary for installation.

How long does it take to return a tremolo system?

The tremolo kit contains the bridge, springs & claw, mounting studs, and all hardware necessary for installation. For tremolo dimensions, please see the PDF here. You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.