In the instructions provided with the origional Floyd Rose years ago instructed you to wind the string as normal and then clip the ball ends off. Hmmm... here's a better idea.

As you see in the picture on the left, try inserting the string through the machine head and pulling the ball end through. Doing this provides a secure connection at the head.

The whole principal of the Floyd Rose system is to get rid of any friction that could place your strings out of tune. It is achieved by clamping the string at both ends; the nut, and the bridge.

Loosen the allen screw and remove the pressure plate on the nut and feed the string under the breakover post and over the nut in it's corresponding slot

It is important to take this time to inspect the pressure pads for grooves that may have developed. If you notice any groves in the plate, they should be brought into our shop and ground flat.

This is a two second job so we don't normally charge for that. The breakover bar keeps the tension constant regardless of the pad being on or off.

Now comes a common question: "How much string do I cut off?"

By extending the string over the bridge and cutting the string where it meets the fine tuner will leave an appropriate amount to install it and achieve a couple of windings at the machine head. Use good quality side cutters to acieve a clean end.

Place the end of the string in front of the block in the string housing block and tighten the screw. Many times a customer will bring in their Floyd Rose with a stripped allen screw or a cracked string housing because of over tightening. Finger tension is all you need to lock the string down. Replace the pressure pad at the nut, but do not tighten it yet.

Before tuning the strings, you must stretch the strings as described in the tech section on this web site. Remember that as you tighten the strings on a Floyd Rose equiped guitar, they must reach an equalibrium with the springs before you can lock down the pressure pads on the nut.

Remember that as you tighten the strings on a Floyd Rose equiped guitar, they must reach an equalibrium with the springs before you can lock down the pressure pads on the nut. To achieve this equalibrium, use a method of "cross tuning".

To cross tune, first tune the low "E", then the high "E", then the "A", the "B", the "D", and then the "G"; Repeat this tuning pattern until all strings have reached desired pitch. Repeat this procedure until all the strings retain their concert pitch. Carefully finger tighten the screws with an Allen wrench using your right thumb and middle finger