I had the same problem with my RG7 soon after i'd bought it, unfortunately floyd rose bridges aren't comfortable with big changes. When you are changing strings make sure it's only one at a time, particularly when your using a different gauge as well. This will ALWAYS leave the bridge in a slightly different position to when you started, which is usually solved by a massive pair of screws in the back of your guitar. If you take the back panel off you'll see what i mean.

Now comes the hard bit (which could take you several hours i'm afraid! you might consider taking it to a professional...). You need to first detune the guitar downwards across all strings (ie loosen them all by roughly the same amount) which will (worryingly) raise the bridge further. Don't do it too much coz the bridge shouldn't really go above a certain angle. then you can tighten the screws in the back of the guitar bit by bit - they make a much bigger difference than you expect so only do between a half turn and a full turn altogether. This will have tightened the strings up again, so you'll have to loosen them all off again. Keep doing this until the bridge is back to 0 degrees - it'll take much much longer than you expect, so if you have no patience don't even think about it, get a professional on the job!

: Hi!
: Recently I've changed my guitar strings, but after I did that, my floyd rose stood in a unusual position.
: It is "floating", but to make myself clear, i'll say that the angle between floyd rose and guitar neck it's not 0 degrees, how it's normal, but it makes an angle, let's say, by 40 degrees.
: Ok, how do I modify my set up?
: BTW, is there a site that can explain me how electric guitar is made? And how to "set up" a guitar?
: Thank you!

Tech Tips

3/9/2001
A Quick Help Guide to Setting up your Floyd Rose Tremolo
So, you finally decided to change those old nasty strings. But the reason the strings are nasty is because you're not sure how to work on the tremolo. First things first, relax. Setting up your tremolo is simple if you learn the principles involved. To level the tremolo to the body, adjust the spring tension. To adjust the string height (action), adjust the tremolo studs. And adjust the intonation by moving the saddle backward or forward.
You'll need the following tools: 3 millimeter Allen wrench, 2 millimeter Allen wrench, phillips head screwdriver, wire cutters, a toothbrush and two wedges (I use a #2 pencil wrapped in electrical tape and a 9 volt wrapped in electrical tape). (photo) Some models use other size wrenches so be sure to use the proper sized wrench to eliminate stripping the heads out.
Unlock the locknut and remove the clamps and screws. Use the tremolo arm to raise the tremolo and place the wedge (battery) in between the tremolo and the tremolo recess cavity to hold the tremolo while you're working. (Note: There are some products today that are made specifically for this task.) Remove the tremolo arm, as it will not be needed for a while. The tremolo should be at an angle, but not dramatically (about 15 to 25 degrees) and the strings should be a bit looser. (photo) Detune the strings enough so they don't "ring out". Now loosen the string lock screws in the rear of the tremolo and remove the strings. (photo) Next, "fingertighten" the string lock screws so the string lock blocks don't disappear while you are working.
Now is the time to do some maintenance so get out an old toothbrush to clean out the funk. Get that stuff's that been growing on your guitar while you've been playing. Use a stiff toothbrush to clean the tremolo. (photo) If you have household type oil, use it to lubricate the tremolo screws. The stuff that's growing on the fretboard needs to be cleaned as well. (photo) For that I use my Dremel with the scrub-brush tool set on 2500rpm. If you don't have a Dremel, use a strong toothbrush with a bit of fretboard cleaner, but don't scrape it off as you can scratch the fretboard and the fret. After the fretboard has been cleaned you should condition it to keep it from drying out which would let it shrink and crack. (photo) Your local dealer should have fretboard oil available. If there is no oil available, you can use baby oil, but only in a pinch. Wipe the oil on and let it set for a minute then wipe it dry.
You're ready to put it back together so get out the new strings and cut the ball end off just above the wrapping. (photo) The extra winding will affect the intonation. After you've cut the ball ends off, loosen the string lock screws and lock the string into the saddle. Be careful not to over tighten the screw as this will strip the screw and possibly break the saddle.(photo) Insert the strings into the machine heads (tuners) and bring them up to partial pitch. Replace the wedge (battery) with the wedge (pencil). (photo) Place the wedge (pencil) between the tremolo and the tremolo cavity being sure to keep the tremolo angled with the body of the guitar. (photo) Tune the strings to pitch. The strings will continue to stretch for a bit so you will have to repeatedly check the pitch.
If the tremolo has started to pull up from the body, (photo) detune the strings about a step or two and replace the wedge. (photo) Turn the guitar over and remove the tremolo cavity cover. The two screws adjust the spring tension and that adjusts the string tension. (photo) Simple. Tighten the screws evenly depending on the degree the tremolo has pulled up. (If you're using .008 or .009 gauge strings, use 2 to 3 springs. If you're using heavier strings, use more springs. (Experiment until you get the right feel for how you play) Turn the guitar over and retune with the wedge in place, if the strings are in tune and the wedge is still snug, simply turn the guitar over and loosen the two screws a bit. Check the wedge, it should slip out easily. The tremolo should still remain flush with the body and the strings should be in relative tune. If not, repeat the process. Adjust the fine tuners so that you have equal distance of travel and replace the locknut clamps and screws. The locknut clamps have arches on them; these arches should run parallel with the strings.
Stretch the strings out using your thumb and forefinger in a pinching motion over the twelfth fret area. Repeat this three to four times but no too hard as you can break the strings and stretch them too far and affect the intonation. (photo) Unlock the locknut and retune the strings to pitch. Now you're ready to adjust the string height (action). (photo) Using the proper wrench, adjust the tremolo studs depending on the action you want. (photo) Keep in mind that the lower you go, the more tone and sustain you lose and the more fret buzz you get. So experiment until you find the right feel.
Here's a trick I use for the dropped D tuning. Before I lock the locknut, I tune the fine tuner all the way to the baseplate and retune the string to E. Then I just detune the fine tuner and it's a workingman's D tuner. (photo)
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I got one too, looking for some info...

: I was given a Roderich Paesold 12 string acoustic guitar and would like some information about it. it was made in Holland. thanks

: Has anyone every heard of an Asbury electric guitar and if so who the manufacturer is? Thanks
: .
I have not heard of an electric one but I have an Asbury acoustic guitar. I bouht it about 12 years ago or so. I don't know who the manufacturer is, as it's name does not appear on the instrument. It really is just an inexpensive guitar that is made in Korea. Still plays and sounds pretty good though.

hey i think you can get Tanglewood Pioneers in blue- check them out on Harmony Central database- someone had a review of one there.
The guitar costs about £375-£400 new, used about £250. in my opinion its really a great guitar. i reviewed mine on Harmony database. however if you want a lefty it will be much harder to find. ive never seen a blue acoustic but have seen many blue electro acoustics. why do you want it blue anyways?

I recebtly bought a stagg strat copy. It is an excellent quality guitar and sounds great! well worth the money

I have a stagg guitar its a fender strat look-a-like.It was only £120 its a really nice sounding guitar and its a cool blue colour if u wanna know more email me.

hello, i am 13 and in 17 days it is my 14th birthday, and i am lookin at a kool black stagg les paul 4 about 140 quid, i played one b4 and theyre the best thing, look, playing, and the lot that i have seen on my long neverending voyage to find the peeeeeeeeerfect guitar....innit

: OK i have only just recently seen quite a nice looking stagg guitar and have condsidered buying it though i would like to know abit about them first. If any of you have some ideas of what their like could u email me. The guitar ive seen was a les paul type.It was only a cheap guitar.£139.99 buy at the moment i need another guitar.Many thanks

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: Chris :o)

Bought a Stagg strat for less than £100 - it's fine and plays well so long as you accept that you aren't getting exotic woods/fancy pickups/high quality switchgear etc. Made on a computer-controlled machine, I guess, everything lines up and can be fully adjusted. For £25 more they now have upgraded the range with very nice necks and better tuners. I cannot argue with the value for money - everything can be upgraded - only the switch was a priority.

Ok, I have got to rip on you so bad, dude. First of all, you spelled Metallica WRONG, and second of all you made the cursed statement that Metallica sucks. The lead singer is the best out there - believe me, you couldn't match his skill, man. And WTF do you mean about USA guitarists being the best? James, Kirk, Lars, and Newsted are USA born and bred. Fuck off asshole, and keep your comments to yourself. This is a guitar discussion forum, not a band commentary.

: I was on Musician's Friend and saw models from Dean, Rogue, Takamine, and Ibanez. I know Takamine and Ibanez would offer solid quality and I don't mind spending a bit more. But would I get comparable quality from a Dean or a Rogue? (I was especially the looking at the Dean Performance model). Any other names I should consider?

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I would not, stick to regular guitar polish or even pledge... are you thinking of using armorall ???

: Hi!
: I am thinkng of using silicone spray (used for clean autovehicles board) to clear my guitar and make it shiny:)
: But I've red an article on a site that says "Products containing silicone should not be used".
: What do you think of that?