Floyd Rose Restring Trouble

a7x-sy-a7x · Post by **a7x-sy-a7x** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:23 pm

Hi, anytime i restring and tune my custom guitar the B string ALWAYS comes straight off, ALL of the other strings are tuned correctly and so is the B String but it just pops Off. I'm Using Drop D Tunning if that makes any diffrence, Anyone know a fix? thanks

Post by **Olly** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:38 am

Where does it pop up from? the bridge?

a7x-sy-a7x · Post by **a7x-sy-a7x** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:09 pm

Yeah it always pops from the birdge

guitarfreternity · Post by **guitarfreternity** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:33 pm

On the Floyd Rose trem, the string end sits in a channel and when you tighten the allan key head screw a square block pushes up against the string to keep it in place. If this square block is pitted or doesn't get enough pressure applied the string will come out. If the trem is old and you think it could do with some new parts, then these can be bought. I'm guessing as it's only the b string that is doing this, then the block or screw to that string is worn. You can take the block out with a pair of tweesers to see if it's worn.

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polyal · Post by **polyal** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:16 am

the later floyds have done away with the blocks...have a look how they are strung
you can modify to the later fitting...much quicker to change strings..no mucking about.. i made my own .so its no big deal...

Post by **Olly** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:39 am

I have a Floyd with the blocks and they don't grip the string so well and can wear easily - what do they use now? And how easy did you find making your own mod?

polyal · Post by **polyal** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:14 pm

its the the 6 screws that pass under the pitch adjusters and push the block clamping the de-balled string.
you can replace them with the ' drilled type ' i took mine out and drilled them on a lathe ( the length of the screw ) but i think
replacements would be a better option..it depends on your DIYing lilt

the string is then threaded through (like a strat) instead of being clamped...Much better and no mucking about with the string ball end...and it never comes out

you also need to pack the space left by the block so the string passes through unobstructed.this will be apparent when you load your first string

Post by **Olly** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:53 pm

Great stuff - thanks I will investigate this further but I think I'm not as much of a DIYer to attempt modifying it myself!

polyal · Post by **polyal** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:04 pm

this is what you want ..but just the screws
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-x-speed-loaders ... _500wt_849

Post by **Olly** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:14 pm

Actually this is perfect as i need some new saddles. Thanks - i have placed my order!

polyal · Post by **polyal** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:23 pm

please post on the mod...just one thing make sure the diameter of the ball of any particular string is smaller than the end of the screw where it sits else its a t**t to get out...you can use a small washer to stop the ball
sinking in if necessary...best of luck with the mod..its well worth it