My Korean Floyd returns sharp?

[AndyK]

When I pull up, it returns way sharp. Push it back down, and it goes a little flat. A Floyd shouldn't do this!

Could it be the knife edges on the Floyd are not up to spec?

[dg]

It's a brand new guitar, right? I wouldn't even try to troubleshoot it myself, even though I could. Warranty claim time. Plus, it's the only way they'll get feedback that there may be problems with the low-end trems they're using, and that they need to at least check them thoroughly at QC inspection time.

[terrax]

exactly one of the reasons i ditched mine for a real ofr. sounds like it's hit or miss on the quality. not a fan of the cheapo floyds.

dave

[AndyK]

I bought the guitar lightly used, so I guess there is no warranty. I did get a great deal on it, so buying a real Floyd and a case will put me at what I would have paid for a new one anyway.

Hopefully Bionic Mike will see this and take note. I still love the guitar though. Neck feels just like my '85 Soloists, minus the paint!

First mod - new knob! Second will be an OFR I guess.

[toejam]

It is an OFR. Are you sure you're stretching your strings enough before you lock down the nut?

[straycat]

My thoughts exactly.

[Mr.Shreddy]

I have the Tangerine SoCal and was skeptical about the Floyd, I just stretch the hell out if the before I lock them down like ToeJam said. You might try that?...:think:

[metalchurch79]

If he wasnt strectching the strings, they'd go flat, not sharp.
You should try removing the paint from the knife edges and use light guage sand paper like 1500 grit to kinda polish them a tad, and then put some grease or something on them.

Also a Q-tip with a dab of 3in1 oil on the top of the saddles, and the nut will do wonders for the returnt to zero of a Floyd.
Also try 3in1 oil on the saddle hinges as well.
You'll get it working good, just spend a little time on it.

[Newc]

Actually the strings would go sharp if they weren't stretched. However, they wouldn't return to pitch or go flat when he went the other way. It's gotta be the knife edges or posts.

[straycat]

Yeah clear the paint from the knife edges and pivot points on the studs to at least eliminate that possability.The paint could be soft enough to cause that problem.

[neilli]

I had big problems with an old school Floyd, and tried everything in terms of tweaks. The only fix was to change the springs...

[JACKSONWOLF]

This is most likely the knife edges in my experience. I would personally replace the baseplate for a genuine Schaller.......much cheaper than a whole new trem. Also, I'd put in Schaller pivot posts.

Steve

[AndyK]

I've been setting up and using Floyds since '83, so I did try a bunch of tricks so far! I definitely stretched the strings and set it up correctly. I'll try the paint removal and oil method suggested (thanks). I have 3 springs on there because I use 10's. I had a Kramer once where the springs were rubbing on the bottom of the trem cavity due to rough paint, causing the trem to hang up. I have to check that also before 'springing' for a new Floyd!

These trems are the best when everything works properly. One thing isn't right, and tuning goes out the window worse than on a vintage brass trem!

[metalchurch79]

I always thought they'd go flat if you dont stretch the strings. I always stretch them so I was only guessing. I dont doubt you guys, just never thought of it that way.

*If stuff gets tight, spit on it.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

get a new GOTOH trem for her and you won't have any issues.