Those with floating tremolos

Chris · 01-13-2006, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WayneCustom7

HUH?

I do it HB'ers way because HB'er does it, and if I didn't do it that way, I'd be wrong.

Metal Ken · 01-13-2006, 03:10 PM

God damn right

Chris · 01-13-2006, 03:12 PM

Chris · 01-13-2006, 03:13 PM

Man, that lines up perfect. It's like the minions bow to the devil that's watch over by the all seeing, flexing arm of the universe.

Metal Ken · 01-13-2006, 03:15 PM

Just as it occurs in real time ;p

WayneCustom7 · 01-13-2006, 04:36 PM

D-EJ915 · 01-13-2006, 07:57 PM

I cut the ball end off, I'm an ignoramus and that's why I do it that way.

7stringninja · 01-13-2006, 08:06 PM

I actually just switched to a new set of strings that I wanted to try.

I usually use ErnieBall 9's, but I am trying this set of Diadarrio 10's.

Funny thing is, on the Diaddario's, the end of the string (opposite the ball end) on the wound strings, it has a 3-4 inch piece that is not wound. So it really only left with me one option as far as stringing the guitar goes. Clearly it would not be a good idea to clamp the unwound part (leaving 2-3 inches of unwound at the bridge) and stringing in reverse. I COULD have cut the unwound section off, but I decided to give the good ol ball-cuting method another try.

WayneCustom7 · 01-13-2006, 08:11 PM

Quote:

How to Change Strings on a Floyd Rose
From your Guitar Guide

Changing strings on a guitar with a Floyd Rose bridge can be a major ordeal, but the following instructions should help things go smoothly.

Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: 30 minutes

Here's How:

1. Reset all fine tuning screws located on the bridge to a middle position.
2. Remove the sixth string from your guitar. To do this, loosen the 'string-lock screw' located at the back side of your bridge using an allen key. The string-lock screws are the screws that run parallel to the body of your guitar.
3. After several counter-clockwise turns, the string should pop free from the bridge.
4. Using an allen key, loosen the 'nut clamping block' (the part of the guitar where the neck meets the headstock) that covers the sixth and fifth string.
5. Once the nut clamping block is loosened, you should be able to extract the string from the guitar.
6. Now, take your replacement string, and using wire cutters, clip off the ball at the bottom end of the string.
7. Put the freshly clipped end of the string into the saddle of the bridge. Examine the other strings to see where exactly the new string should go.
8. Push the string down into the saddle as far as possible. You may have to further loosen the string-lock screw.
9. Using your allen key, gently but firmly tighten the string-lock screw to hold the string in place (be careful not to over-tighten!) Be sure the string stays secure in the saddle while doing this.
10. Feed the string under the loosened nut clamping bolt, and under the 'string retainer' (the bar on the headstock that runs parallel to the nut).
11. Feed the string through the tuning peg, leaving some slack in the string. The string should wrap several times around the peg.
12. Bring the guitar into approximate tune. Cut away excess string.
13. Repeat the above steps for each of the remaining five strings. You may need to repeatedly re-tune the guitar.
14. When all six strings have been changed, tune the guitar as precisely as possible, then tighten the nut clamping bolts. If tuning changes, re-tune using the fine tuning screws.

7stringninja · 01-13-2006, 08:15 PM

LOL. Thanks Wayne for the reference.

Its useful, but kind of off-topic. There ARE two ways to do this. I was just kind of polling the users to see which way is preferred and to see if anyone knew of any reason NOT do string backwards.

But thanks for the reference.

01-13-2006, 03:10 PM	#12
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,301 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 72	God damn right Glory and praise to Thee, Satan, on high, Where Thou didst reign, in Hell where Thou dost lie, Vanquished, silent, dreaming eternally. Grant that my soul some day rest close to Thee Under the Tree of Knowledge which shall spread Its branches like a Temple overhead. ~Charles Baudelaire http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

01-13-2006, 04:36 PM	#16
WayneCustom7 Paolo Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 2,928 Real Name: Paolo Main Seven: EBMM JP7 Rig: GT8-Pvy60/60-2-1x12 Thanked: 9	Huh? "and we'll also be establishing, beyond all scientific doubt, that ANY note can be made to sound good over ANY chord, so long as you put it in the right place!" Guthrie Govan

01-13-2006, 07:57 PM	#17
D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 16,612 Real Name: Kagami Main Seven: Blackjack ATX Rig: Randall RG75G2C Thanked: 201	I cut the ball end off, I'm an ignoramus and that's why I do it that way. My Site: əBCAir

01-13-2006, 08:06 PM	#18
7stringninja Southpaw Bastard Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 395 Main Seven: ESP M-207 Lefty Thanked: 0	I actually just switched to a new set of strings that I wanted to try. I usually use ErnieBall 9's, but I am trying this set of Diadarrio 10's. Funny thing is, on the Diaddario's, the end of the string (opposite the ball end) on the wound strings, it has a 3-4 inch piece that is not wound. So it really only left with me one option as far as stringing the guitar goes. Clearly it would not be a good idea to clamp the unwound part (leaving 2-3 inches of unwound at the bridge) and stringing in reverse. I COULD have cut the unwound section off, but I decided to give the good ol ball-cuting method another try. Signature Removed - Image exceeds 300 px by 100 px

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01-13-2006, 03:12 PM	#13
Chris Adminishredder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,619 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 535

01-13-2006, 03:13 PM	#14
Chris Adminishredder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,619 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 535	Man, that lines up perfect. It's like the minions bow to the devil that's watch over by the all seeing, flexing arm of the universe.

01-13-2006, 03:15 PM	#15
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,301 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 72	Just as it occurs in real time ;p

01-13-2006, 08:15 PM	#20
7stringninja Southpaw Bastard Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 395 Main Seven: ESP M-207 Lefty Thanked: 0	LOL. Thanks Wayne for the reference. Its useful, but kind of off-topic. There ARE two ways to do this. I was just kind of polling the users to see which way is preferred and to see if anyone knew of any reason NOT do string backwards. But thanks for the reference.

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