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    I want to replace the locking clamp screws and fine tuners on a Floyd that I have. They're a tad rusty from years of play. Do these just screw off or is there a secret to removing them? Any info. would be appreciated...thanks!

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    Re: Quick question about an Original Floyd Rose

    WD40 if necessary. Yes they do just screw off. What got me is I replaced the strings on my Predator but I couldn't loosen the nut screws with an Allen wrench and hands. I had to load the short end of the wrench and tap with a hammer, and I mean hard, to break them. Scared the shit out me but it worked. Just be real careful. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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    • #3
      Re: Quick question about an Original Floyd Rose

      Great! Thanks for the info, Fett.

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        Re: Quick question about an Original Floyd Rose

        The fine tuners wont just screw off, the ends of them are "staked" so they dont back out all the way. Taking them out could risk damaging the treads in the baseplate. Just be careful with it.
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        • #5
          Re: Quick question about an Original Floyd Rose

          Hey RobRR - can I push the fine tuners out after screwing them as far as they'll go?

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          • #6
            Re: Quick question about an Original Floyd Rose

            I would use some lubricant and "work" em back and forth. Don't try to just torque em out in one go.

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              Re: Quick question about an Original Floyd Rose

              After I posted, I realized that they do stop and I am sorry for not mentioning it. They will come out but as was said be very careful. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
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              • #8
                Re: Quick question about an Original Floyd Rose

                I got an e-mail from someone at Floyd Rose today saying that the fine tuners are tapered at the ends. He went on to say that they would have to be cut to remove them without stripping the threads. RobRR you were right on.

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                • #9
                  Re: Quick question about an Original Floyd Rose

                  yes, after they are installed, they are squeezed, which makes them oval on the ends, so they dont come out, you might be able to take a small needle file and work them enough to remove them, but I imagine with new ones you would have the same problem in reverse installing them, if brand new ones are available the shouldnt be staked or pinched yet.
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                  • #10
                    Re: Quick question about an Original Floyd Rose

                    First off, the fine tuners should be brass, so they shouldn't be rusty in the first place.
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                      Re: Quick question about an Original Floyd Rose

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                      I got an e-mail from someone at Floyd Rose today saying that the fine tuners are tapered at the ends. He went on to say that they would have to be cut to remove them without stripping the threads. RobRR you were right on.

                      [/ QUOTE ] I had to rebuild a OFR. A real German Floyd. It's a long story. Two of the fine tuners come all the way out. I can't remember, but I think I had all six out. The tuners are brass. The body is steel. They will come out. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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