Re: My Ibanez Rg 270 with floyd rose
blindbatjosh121 wrote:
alright i got some heavy strings on my floyd rose and dont realy like them but i got a new whammy bar so when i went to guitar center the guy drop d'd and i tried putting it back to standard for guitar lessons - well in tuning i broke my high E string and the bridge sits way to low and when i play the 1st-12th frets the stings are so close to the frets they rattle on the next couple higher frets. is this just becaus im missing the high E or am i retarted. coud ne body also give me advise on how to chang emy strings plz i need help
Josh
Wow, ok...lots of little things to learn here.
Floating bridges are very temperamental and delicate, but if you follow a few strict rules, you'll never get in trouble with your axe.\
1) Switching tunings from drop D to standard to 1/2 step low, etc. will definitely affect your string tension, which definitely affects your bridge position. I suggest that if you want different tunings, the safest thing to do is have 2 guitars (although you "may" be ok with dropped-d on some, you'll just have to see.)
2) If you only have 5 strings on your guitar, well, for obvious reasons, you need new strings. Don't just replace the broken string, replace the whole set. By the way, to answer your question...YES, the reason your bridge is pulled way up is because your missing string has your bridge also missing that string's tension to balance the bridge.
3) Here's the best way to change your strings...get a felt covered paint-stirrer (felt from crafts store, stick from paint/hardware store), push down on your trem arm, and slide the padded stick under your bridge. Now change your strings one at a time. After each string is replaced, do the following...tighten the string and remove the fuzzy stick. Tune the new string sharp, get a rag or bandanna or something, grab the underside of each string near the bridge with your finger (wrapped in the rag) and pull up on the string while sliding your finger towards the nut. This is how you can start to stretch your strings. Now tune that string to pitch, block the bridge with the fuzzy stick, and change another string. Repeat until all your strings are changed and stretched. As far as tuning is concerned, you may have to tune a few times, and you may even have to let your guitar sit for a bit and then tune again until your strings are properly stretched. If this is the case, you can use the string stretching technique described above any time you like if you feel your strings need it. After you tune and then fine tune, then you can lock your nut. Your bridge should be in the correct place. If not, you may need an adjustment.
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Changing string gauges, tunings, truss-rod adjustments, intonation adjustments, and neck action adjustments all will affect your floating bridge set up. Be aware!
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