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  • Floyed Tuning

    Ok I don't much about how a floyed trem works exacually but I have the basic idea. My question is: if everything is set up for e tuning and I decied to drop down to e flat will I need to adjust the floyed settings? Will I need to adjust the set up? Thanks.

  • #2
    I spelled floyd wrong didn't I

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    • #3
      If it's setup for full floating you will have to adjust the springs so the floyd is not leaning backwards after down tuning.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by slash View Post
        If it's setup for full floating you will have to adjust the springs so the floyd is not leaning backwards after down tuning.
        +1

        Unlock the nut, tune down a half-step, adjust the springs so the bridge is level, check tuning, lock nut, you're good to go.
        Scott

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        • #5
          Your intonation will be SLIGHTLY different as well. Most people wouldn't notice it anyway.
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          • #6
            Or you could set the fine tuners for Standard E so that you could just drop down to Eb using them, and not unlocking the nut.

            Unfortunately, this means you'll have to practically bury the fine tuners in E and they'll be almost totally out to get to Eb.

            It takes practice, but once you get it set, it'll last a while.
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            • #7
              Yep, what everyone said, you'll have to adjust the springs in the body to get the bridge level when you tune down. Its not that much work to do.

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              • #8
                or just get a 2nd floyded guitar! :p
                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKgPY1adc0A

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