Floyd rose locking HELL
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Posted on Oct 20, 2004 07:26 pm
Slytleestoopid
The Dumb Idiot Poo-head
Member Since: Apr 11, 2004
so my guitar has the floyd rose locking system on it.
the strings rattle.
the rattle is a new thing.. i dont think the neck warped cause it's a neck-thru warlock, but that might not makea difference.
its the only guitar i have right now and im so frustrated with it that i dont even want to touch it until i have some idea of what to do about it.
so if anyone has any advice please help
im really desperate so please, dont just say "haha that sucks get a fixed bridge"
thanks
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Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 20, 2004 11:17 pm I have never had any trouble with any of my FR double locking trems.
First thing I would suggest is checking all the set screws and make sure they are all tight. Next is check the upper saddles and make sure none of them have been damaged, ie: gouged down too deep. Also make sure they are not twisted the wrong way. A real FR double lock will have the upper saddle clamps only sit one way. Then do the same at the bridge.
Make sure no strings are hitting the pickups, double check to make sure you have stable spring tension as well.
And I guess I should have asked earlier, are they buzzing or do you mean a true rattle. As a buzzs would defo be a probably fret problem. But a rattle could be one of many differant things.
If it is more of a buzz, try a slight raising of the bridge and see if it goes away. If it does, then either leave it adjusted up, or check the neck, or look for a loose or out of place fret.
If it is a korean Warlock you could have a miss alinged fret. I have seen it on several of the korean made Warlocks.
Oct 20, 2004 11:20 pm Well, there's a couple of things you could try:
1. Did you recently start using a different string guage? If so, usually you'll have to change the entire setup, truss rod , spring tension, intonation, etc.
2. I would think the most likely culprit would be the truss rod. Probably would need to be loosened a little to allow for more neck bow. If you've never done this before, I suggest searching for a guide on a search engine because it has to be done with a good amount of care. Fixing a damaged truss rod could easily cost more than the value of the guitar itself.
3. Check your whammy's spring tension. If you open up the back of the guitar where the springs are, look for the 2 screws where the spring harness attaches to the wood. Tightening adds more tension and vica versa. The goal is to basically make sure the trem sits level with the body.
4. If all else fails you could always try raising your action alittle.
Locking trems can be a pain to setup and tune but I wouldn't ever replace any of mine with a fixed bridge. Good luck!
Mike
Oct 20, 2004 11:26 pm hehe looks like we wrote our posts at the same time, Noize. Good points ya got there about possible trem rattle.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 20, 2004 11:38 pm Indeed Mike, we probly were. And good call on the truss rod. I didnt want to go there as I am not sure if it is american or korean. I dont think the korean mades have very easy access to the t-rod so I waited to see.
And good point on the springs as well. I usually set mine up with an extra spring to prevent any problems.
And no indeed, I would never give away my FR for a fixed bridge.
TallChapAnswer:On a good day, lipstick.Member
Since: Jun 24, 2004
Nov 08, 2004 11:44 am I don't mean to generalize, but since it's a Warlock, I'm gonna take a wild stab in the dark...(oh you guitar players and your pointy guitars...)
Have you been tuning down over a half step?
If so, you might just be in need of heavier gauge strings. The FR does love that tension on the strings. If you're using those slinky .008's that are so yummy and, well, slinky at concert pitch, they're going to flap about like a flag in a dropped D tuning.
$0.02
Just another thing to consider.
