How To Block a Floyd Rose . . .

[savethematches]

I don't want to completely block it and make it a fixed bridge; I just want to block it from going sharp. I never pull up on the bar, and I figure blocking it will help with tuning stability. So, how do I do it? Any other suggestions on increasing tuning stability?

[Victor (Fret Friend)]

I bought one of these - it'll do the job well http://www.floydupgrades.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=191&zenid=refge17lu8ein7rlaube7jthf2

[Thundernotes]

After seeing this product, I think that's what I'm going to do to my trem guitars:

https://super-vee.com/whats_new.html

[savethematches]

I bought one of these - it'll do the job well http://www.floydupgr...in7rlaube7jthf2

Have you tried it out yet, Vic? I had a WD Tremolo Stabilizer installed in my Jackson, and it improved tuning stability a little, but not completely. The one you're suggesting looks good, but I don't want to drop any more coin on something unless I'm sure it works.

[Victor (Fret Friend)]

I bought one of these - it'll do the job well http://www.floydupgr...in7rlaube7jthf2

Have you tried it out yet, Vic? I had a WD Tremolo Stabilizer installed in my Jackson, and it improved tuning stability a little, but not completely. The one you're suggesting looks good, but I don't want to drop any more coin on something unless I'm sure it works.

No, I've never installed it but it WILL do what you want. It will disable the capability of pulling back on the trem. Once it's blocked, you over-tighten the springs that are attched to the claw. Your trem will be in 'divebomb' mode only & will always return to pitch due to the extra tension on the springs beneath the body. It is a foolproof/failsafe method...

[FrankieIII]

What brand/model guitar is it?

[Tres Aardvarks]

I just take a piece of wood, sand it down to the right size, and use double-sided tape to stick it to the metal "block" of the trem. Does exactly what you are looking for (makes it easy to tune and keep in tune, won't let you pull up, you can palm mute without changing pitch, etc) and still lets you push down on the bar. Oh, and its CHEAP.

[savethematches]

What brand/model guitar is it?

Jackson DK2 S . . . Dinky with Sustainiac

[Victor (Fret Friend)]

I just take a piece of wood, sand it down to the right size, and use double-sided tape to stick it to the metal "block" of the trem. Does exactly what you are looking for (makes it easy to tune and keep in tune, won't let you pull up, you can palm mute without changing pitch, etc) and still lets you push down on the bar. Oh, and its CHEAP.

+1

[FrankieIII]

+ 2, except I would highly recommend lightly gluing the block to the wall of the body, since you're going to continue using the tremelo.

http://www.sweetwater.com/expert-center/techtips/d--12/12/2005

[DaveH]

This is what I've done as well....except I used a piece of walnut since I have a handful of boards on hand. Use a drop of super glue (so you can get it back out if you need to) and you're set.

[RCM78]

I use the trem stopper also. Takes 5 minutes to install and is easily reversable.

[guitaround]

In my only guitar with a Floyd I have a Hipshot Tremsetter and it works very well.

You can still use it as it just makes harder to pull down the tremolo, but it stays firmly in tune even after heavy use.

[Victor (Fret Friend)]

So! Did you block it and how?