{"product_id":"genuine-original-locking-tremolo-with-locknut","title":"Genuine Original Locking Tremolo With Locknut","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour search for the original and genuine Floyd Rose is over! WD Music Products is proud to offer you Genuine Floyd Rose products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains the Original Floyd Rose® Tremolo bridge, locking nut, springs, pivot screws, and all hardware necessary for installation. The Floyd Rose® Tremolo System is used by more professionals throughout the world than any other. No copy can duplicate the patented double-locking design of the Floyd Rose® Tremolo System that allows you to lock your guitar in tune at the nut and at the bridge. The Floyd Rose® Tremolo System is engineered like no other tremolo system. Its high quality steel parts are manufactured to exacting specifications. And it's available in a variety of nut sizes that will fit practically any electric guitar. Please Note that all Floyd Rose tremolo bridges come standard with a 37mm tremolo block. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick on Related Files Tab to download routing template pdf files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose between an R2 or R3 nut.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"ben\" style=\"border: 1px solid #090000;\" border=\"0\" frame=\"above\" align=\"centre\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNUT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e WIDTH  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRADIUS  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHEIGHT @ D \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE-E CENTER WIDTH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTRING SPACING\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBULLET RECESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e FR-NR2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.625 in.\u003cbr\u003e41.30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 in.\u003cbr\u003e254mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.230 in.\u003cbr\u003e5.85mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.371 in.\u003cbr\u003e34.80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.2502 in.\u003cbr\u003e6.35mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e FR-NR3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6875 in. 42.85mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in.\u003cbr\u003e304.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.278 in.\u003cbr\u003e7.10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4155 in.\u003cbr\u003e35.95mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.2591 in.\u003cbr\u003e6.60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOYD ROSE ORIGINAL TREMOLO - STRING CHANGING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlock the three clamps at the nut with the 3mm allen wrench provided with the guitar or bridge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet the fine-tuners on the bridge to the middle of there tuning range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChange one string at a time (starting at either E string) by first loosening the string and unclamping it at the saddle with the 3mm allen wrench.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut the ball end off the replacement string with a pair of wire cutters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace the freshly cut string end into the center of the saddle and tighten the clamping screw until it is difficult to turn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThread the other end of the string under its nut clamp and under the string hold down bar, then to the tuning key and tune the string. [Pull on the string until it is tight around the tuning key and retune.]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRepeat 2 through 5 until all strings are replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 8:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck your tuning on all strings once again. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 9:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRe-clamp the three nut clamps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck your tuning once again making any adjustments this time with your fine-tuners only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOYD ROSE ORIGINAL TREMOLO - STRING TUNING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuning your Floyd Rose bridge is certainly a tricky business when the bridge is floating. This is because the total tension of the strings must balance the total tension of the tremolo springs with the base plate of the bridge parallel to the face of the guitar and with the strings tuned to the desired pitch. So, follow these steps and and it will start to make sense.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen the three string clamps at the nut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet your fine tuner screws on the bridge to the middle of their adjustment range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTune the strings to your desired pitch (this can be drop tuning, open tuning, or standard pitch, the procedure is the same for any tuning) with an electronic tuner starting with the low ‘E’.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you have finished tuning all of the strings, check the tuning on the low ‘E’ again. If the low ‘E’ is now flat, re-tune the strings starting again with the low ‘E’ but this time tune the E, A, D, G, and B strings a little bit sharp, then the high ‘E’ to pitch. If the low ‘E’ is sharp, re-tune as just described only tuning the first five strings a little flat. You must tune the strings a little sharp or flat to get to your tuning because every time you change the tension (or pitch) of one string, the other strings change pitch in the opposite direction. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRepeat step 4 until all the strings are at the desired pitch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the strings are at the desired pitch, check to see if the bridge base plate is sitting parallel with the top surface of the guitar. If the base plate is tilted forward away from the body, you must tighten the tremolo springs tension by turning the spring claw screws clockwise and repeat step 4. If the base plate is tilted back toward the body, you must loosen the tremolo springs tension by turning the spring claw screws counterclockwise and repeat step 4. [Step 6 only needs to be done on initial setup of the bridge or if you change to another gauge of strings or change to a different tuning.]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the bridge is sitting parallel to the face of the guitar and the strings are tuned to the desired pitch, re-clamp the three nut clamps and re-tune (if necessary) once again using only the fine tuners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 8:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen tuning is complete, check the action of the strings off the neck. If your action is to high or to low, adjust the action with the two rocker screws (bridge pivot screws) using the 3mm Allen wrench. This adjustment will slightly change your tuning. If your fine tuners run out of range you must repeat steps 1 through 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOYD ROSE ORIGINAL TREMOLO - INTONATING YOUR BRIDGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[note - before intonating your bridge you must tune your guitar using the tuning instructions above]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tune all the strings on your guitar to an electronic tuner with all the nut clamps released.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/strong\u003eDetermine if the intonation of the string you wish to change is sharp or flat by chiming the string directly over the 12th and checking the tuning. Then, carefully press the string down to the 12th fret and check the tuning again with the string fretted. If the fretted note is flat when compared to the chimed note, then the saddle must be moved toward the nut until the chimed note and the fretted note match. If the fretted note is sharp when compared to the chimed note the saddle must be moved away from the nut until the chimed and fretted notes match.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo move the saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce you have determined which direction (toward or away from the nut) to move the saddle, loosen the string until it is limp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen the attachment screw holding the saddle to the bridge plate while holding the saddle in place. Move the saddle in the desired direction a small amount (about 1\/16in on the first adjustment and your best guess on subsequent adjustments) and re-tighten the screw. [Note: If the saddle will not move forward because it is resting against the attachment screw, you can move the screw to the next hole forward on the bridge plate. This will give you more adjustment range. Also, if you need to move the saddle away from the nut to a position where the attachment screw can no longer clamp the saddle firmly, you can move the screw to the next hole back on the bridge plate.]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRe-tune the string and check the intonation again using the procedure outlined above (check the intonation).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRepeat this cycle until each string is properly intonated.\u003cbr\u003eWhen you’re finished with the intonation procedure re-tighten the nut clamps. This will not change your intonation setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOYD ROSE ORIGINAL TREMOLO - CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT GAUGE STRING SET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo change to a heavier gauge of strings you need to tighten the springs, reset the intonation, and possibly adjust the truss rod tension. If your not accustomed to working on guitars you may want to take your guitar to a qualified guitar repairman who is familiar with Floyd Rose systems. But if you want to try it, here’s what you do...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo change to a heavier gauge of strings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplace all your strings with the heavier gauge strings and tune the guitar to an electronic tuner\u003cbr\u003e(leave the nut clamps un-clamped).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck to see if the base plate is parallel with the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eIf the base plate seems to be tilting up away from the body, increase the spring tension and re-tune.\u003cbr\u003eIf the base plate seems to be tilting down closer to the body, decrease the spring tension and retune. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRepeat steps 2 and 3 until the base plate is sitting parallel to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo intonate a Floyd Rose Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTune all the strings on your guitar to an electronic tuner with all the nut clamps released. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermine if the intonation of the string you wish to change is sharp or flat by chiming the string directly over the 12th and checking the tuning. Then, carefully press the string down to the 12th fret and check the tuning again with the string fretted. If the fretted note is flat when compared to the chimed note, then the saddle must be moved toward the nut until the chimed note and the fretted note match. If the fretted note is sharp when compared to the chimed note the saddle must be moved away from the nut until the chimed and fretted notes match.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo move the saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce you have determined which direction (toward or away from the nut) to move the saddle, loosen the\u003cbr\u003estring until it is limp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen the attachment screw holding the saddle to the bridge plate while holding the saddle in place. Move the saddle in the desired direction a small amount (about 1\/16in on the first adjustment and your best guess on subsequent adjustments) and re-tighten the screw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Note: If the saddle will not move forward because it is resting against the attachment screw, you can move the screw to the next hole forward on the bridge plate. This will give you more adjustment range. Also, if you need to move the saddle away from the nut to a position where the attachment screw can no longer clamp the saddle firmly, you can move the screw to the next hole back on the bridge plate.]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRe-tune the string and check the intonation again using the procedure outlined above (check the intonation).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRepeat this cycle until each string is properly intonated. When you’re finished with the intonation procedure re-tighten the nut clamps and re-tune the guitar with the fine tuner screws. This will not change your intonation setting. Since you are changing to a heavier gauge set of strings you should check the curve of the neck. A perfectly set up guitar will have a slight forward bow in the neck. If your neck has more than a slight forward bow you should tighten the truss rod until the bow is slightly forward. If your neck is perfectly straight or back bowed, you should loosen the truss rod until you get a slight forward bow. If you make a neck adjustment you may have to re-tune the guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"body1wht\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOYD ROSE ORIGINAL TREMOLO - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your bridge is an Original Floyd Rose, it should function perfectly if properly installed and properly setup. Here are some things you can check that may be adjusted incorrectly or might be damaged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eCheck to see if the base plate is sitting parallel with the top surface of the guitar. If it seems to be tilted forward, toward the pickups, then you need to tighten the springs and retune the guitar and check the tilt again. If it is tilted back toward the body of the guitar loosen the springs and retune the guitar. Repeat this procedure until the bridge sits level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eMake sure the nut is attached securely by tightening the nut attachment screws. This is critical for tuning stability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake sure the string clamps at the nut and bridge are very tight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake sure the saddle intonation screws are tight.\u003cbr\u003eIf these things have been done correctly and your bridge still does not come back to the proper pitch when using the tremolo, the knife-edges may be damaged. To check this you must remove the bridge. You can easily remove the bridge with the strings still clamped in the bridge by removing the tremolo springs. [Be sure to hold on to the bridge when removing the springs.] If you don't feel comfortable doing this, take the guitar to a good guitar repairman. Check the knife-edges. They should not be dull or rounded or chipped. The dull knife edge is a rare problem on Floyd Rose Original bridges, but is more common on \u003cbr\u003elicensed bridges. If your bridge says, \"Licensed under Floyd Rose Patents\" or similar anywhere on it, this is a \u003cbr\u003elicensed bridge, and \"not under our quality control.\" If your bridge is a licensed bridge, you should contact the manufacturer of your guitar for replacement parts.\u003cbr\u003eIf your tremolo is \"floating\" (i.e. you can pull up or push down on the tremolo arm) and you bend a string, the other strings will go slightly flat. This is normal operation. If you don't want this to happen you must block the tremolo so that you can't pull up on it (Edward Van Halen uses his Floyd blocked this way). When the bridge is mounted in this manner it is as stable as a fixed bridge for string bending but the trade off is the loss of subtle vibrato effects. This blocking should be done by a qualified guitar repairman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOYD ROSE ORIGINAL TREMOLO - PARTS AVAILABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your bridge says \"Licensed under Floyd Rose Patents\" or similar on it, it is a licensed version of our product and not under our quality control. We do not stock parts for licensed bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOYD ROSE ORIGINAL TREMOLO - RETROFITTING THE FLOYD ROSE ORIGINAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Original Floyd Rose tremolo should retrofit on any licensed Floyd. 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