Funny or practical things you've used as "Blocks" for floating bridges

K4RM4 · 07-26-2012, 09:01 PM

Let's here 'em! I've got a RG5EX1 whos edge trem is just not cooperating despite my hours of troubleshooting. Need ideas of how to block it off without a tremel-no or w/e.

Stealthdjentstic · 07-26-2012, 09:05 PM

Eraser

or bananna

mniel8195 · 07-26-2012, 09:07 PM

This is very easy to do! Just drop the bar and put a few thin picks between where the wood and the block touch inside of the guitar. Add as many picks as it takes to make the bridge parralel with the body. SEcond step tighter the screws so their is tension on the spring so when you tune the bridge does not move. You may want to add a spring. And your done! When you re string do it one string at a time and bring it up to tune

Stealthtastic · 07-26-2012, 10:45 PM

I always use a janga piece. Those bitches work haha
That or pennies. But I prefer janga pieces.

HumanFuseBen · 07-26-2012, 11:35 PM

I always make mine by stacking up some pennies and dimes, taping them together, and wedging that shit in there. I don't know why more people don't do this! Metal is more dense than wood, it just works better.

ittoa666 · 07-27-2012, 12:28 AM

I shoved a bunch of heavy picks behind my start bridge to keep the stability. Had to tape em in though.

Hemorrhage · 07-27-2012, 06:34 AM

I find those somewhat unreliable, since its build from multiple pieces. My weapon of choice: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u428MdnqS9...oltBattery.jpg

SevenSkull · 07-27-2012, 07:24 AM

When changing strings I usually remove all strings at once. So I use a match box to keep the tremolo even and to tune the strings

IB-studjent- · 07-27-2012, 08:00 AM

deck of cards

Ryan-ZenGtr- · 07-27-2012, 08:40 AM

Playing cards or beer mattes for setups. Measure, cut and sand a tone wood block for a permanent solution or better yet, sell it to someone who likes trems or buy a body without a tremelo and keep the neck and hardware.

Why you do this thing though?

Trems are awesome, y u buy guitar trem lover could have owned when they make hardtails for you non trem peoples?

I R DISAPOINT.

mniel8195 · 07-27-2012, 02:20 PM

i dont like using a trem but i love the stability of the floyd rose sytem for tuning! i have mine on my rico blocked.

7stringDemon · 07-27-2012, 04:09 PM

I only have trems. I love setting them up too! That being said, I block all of them. I don't actually USE the trem, I just like the look, stability and fine tuning ability. I wish every guitar on Earth had a Fixed Lo-Pro (FX-Edge).

And what do I use to block them?

BAM!!

myampslouder · 07-27-2012, 08:16 PM

I used batteries. On my old RG470 a 9 volt fit perfectly.

Hemorrhage · 07-29-2012, 01:52 PM

I some times block the FR for gigs when i do not have a secondary guitar with me, in case a string breaks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan-ZenGtr-

Playing cards or beer mattes for setups. Measure, cut and sand a tone wood block for a permanent solution or better yet, sell it to someone who likes trems or buy a body without a tremelo and keep the neck and hardware.

Why you do this thing though?

Trems are awesome, y u buy guitar trem lover could have owned when they make hardtails for you non trem peoples?

I R DISAPOINT.

lemeker · 07-29-2012, 02:22 PM

I just use some thick picks that I bought years ago. I tape a few together and place them in the cavity. Works like a charm. I love my FR's, just not blocked.

Mega-Mads · 07-29-2012, 02:35 PM

groverj3 · 08-01-2012, 02:17 PM

AA or AAA battery depending on the guitar and trem route. Also, a tube of chap-stick works well at times.

Only for string changes though, I love floating bridges.

Superwoodle · 08-01-2012, 02:36 PM

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07-26-2012, 09:01 PM	#1
K4RM4 ss.org Lurker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan Posts: 163 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Funny or practical things you've used as "Blocks" for floating bridges Let's here 'em! I've got a RG5EX1 whos edge trem is just not cooperating despite my hours of troubleshooting. Need ideas of how to block it off without a tremel-no or w/e.

07-26-2012, 10:45 PM	#4
Stealthtastic SS.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: ocala,fl Posts: 685 Thanked: 17 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I always use a janga piece. Those bitches work haha That or pennies. But I prefer janga pieces. Private Joker: The dead know only one thing: it is better to be alive.

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HumanFuseBen SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,819 Thanked: 75 $HumanFuseBen is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HumanFuseBen is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HumanFuseBen is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HumanFuseBen is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HumanFuseBen is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HumanFuseBen is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HumanFuseBen is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I always make mine by stacking up some pennies and dimes, taping them together, and wedging that shit in there. I don't know why more people don't do this! Metal is more dense than wood, it just works better. please check out my band, ARC! fuisiony-metuhlz. Ultimate Warrior approved. 26 strings. www.myspace.com/officialarc

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ittoa666 /)'3'(\ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chimaera SD Posts: 6,400 Thanked: 195 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I shoved a bunch of heavy picks behind my start bridge to keep the stability. Had to tape em in though. Ride the wings of death! "Seriously... You DO NOT headbang with your knees" Murmel

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07-26-2012, 09:05 PM	#2
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,984 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Eraser or bananna

07-26-2012, 09:07 PM	#3
mniel8195 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: seattle,wa Posts: 682 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is very easy to do! Just drop the bar and put a few thin picks between where the wood and the block touch inside of the guitar. Add as many picks as it takes to make the bridge parralel with the body. SEcond step tighter the screws so their is tension on the spring so when you tune the bridge does not move. You may want to add a spring. And your done! When you re string do it one string at a time and bring it up to tune

07-27-2012, 06:34 AM	#7
Hemorrhage ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 55 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I find those somewhat unreliable, since its build from multiple pieces. My weapon of choice: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u428MdnqS9...oltBattery.jpg crg123 likes this. - We are the Vengeance Orchestra! -

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SevenSkull ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berlin Posts: 16 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When changing strings I usually remove all strings at once. So I use a match box to keep the tremolo even and to tune the strings

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07-27-2012, 08:40 AM	#10
Ryan-ZenGtr- SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,610 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Playing cards or beer mattes for setups. Measure, cut and sand a tone wood block for a permanent solution or better yet, sell it to someone who likes trems or buy a body without a tremelo and keep the neck and hardware. Why you do this thing though? Trems are awesome, y u buy guitar trem lover could have owned when they make hardtails for you non trem peoples? I R DISAPOINT. Need Recording tips? Try here: http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/rec...-way-tips.html

07-27-2012, 02:20 PM	#11
mniel8195 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: seattle,wa Posts: 682 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i dont like using a trem but i love the stability of the floyd rose sytem for tuning! i have mine on my rico blocked.

07-27-2012, 04:09 PM	#12
7stringDemon SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 1,606 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I only have trems. I love setting them up too! That being said, I block all of them. I don't actually USE the trem, I just like the look, stability and fine tuning ability. I wish every guitar on Earth had a Fixed Lo-Pro (FX-Edge). And what do I use to block them? BAM!! Music lovers show eachother bands. Guitarists show eachother tones. Trans Blue/Teal Quilt Maple tops

07-27-2012, 08:16 PM	#13
myampslouder SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,108 Thanked: 32 Feedback Score: 18 reviews	I used batteries. On my old RG470 a 9 volt fit perfectly. Hemorrhage likes this.

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lemeker SS.org Slacker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West of Hell...I mean Elgin IL Posts: 382 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just use some thick picks that I bought years ago. I tape a few together and place them in the cavity. Works like a charm. I love my FR's, just not blocked. My shitty playing: http://soundcloud.com/pinchuk www.youtube.com/lemeker It's like an adage I heard once: "If you're a hunter and your prey starts shooting back at you, quit hunting and start selling ammo." JPhoenix19

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groverj3 Biochemist/Guitarist Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 993 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AA or AAA battery depending on the guitar and trem route. Also, a tube of chap-stick works well at times. Only for string changes though, I love floating bridges. "Only two things are infinite, the Universe and human stupidity. However, I'm not too sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

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