downtuning with a floyd

hektik · Post by **hektik** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:10 pm

how do I do this without ruining my action? It took me about an hour to set my strings in standard tuning, and even then they're still a tithair flat or sharp.

Aeon · Post by **Aeon** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:15 pm

The tension screws in the routed out part of the guitar.

Dawdy · Post by **Dawdy** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:03 pm

loosen the springs to make the bridge parallel again, if thats what you mean. because it shouldnt effect your action unless you raise/lower the pivot screws of the floyd

walking_ash · Post by **walking_ash** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:08 pm

You have to tune outer strings in, ie

E -> E
A -> G
B -> D

If you're downtuning dramatically, you may have to pop in an extra trem tension spring, depending on where the baseplate is comfortable for you.

Not sure how in-depth this goes, seen better instuction sites, but it's straight from FloydRose.com

http://www.floydrose.com/originaltremolo.html

BassPhemy · Post by **BassPhemy** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:52 pm

Throw it in the garbage.

SuicideNote · Post by **SuicideNote** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:58 am

5axisOfEvil · Post by **5axisOfEvil** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:45 pm

I made up a small wood block that fits in the Trem pocket behind the floyd. Granted I cant pull the trem higher, but no matter what tuning I use the floyd stays in just fine. Also the block helps with restringing. I really dont see re-stringing with the Floyd as a big deal. I love the fine tuning dials on them, plus the are just comfy to rest your paw on when playing.