How to Set your Guitar Intonation on a Double Locking Tremolo i.e. Floyd Rose. Easy Step-by-Step.
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Proper guitar intonation can make or break your sound and is a critical step in the setup process. This video explains the entire intonation process for a Double Locking Tremolo bridge found on Floyd Rose type systems. It's easier than you think and an often overlooked adjustment that can really help your sound. MusicNomad worked with Master Guitar Tech Geoff Luttrell of SF & Sonoma Country Guitarworks on a series of setup by task videos so make sure you check out our CZcams channel for more videos like this.
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Since 2001, Geoff has setup thousands of guitars and also teaches countless guitar players how to setup their own guitars in his setup workshops. He does an incredible job of breaking down the intonation process, explaining in layman’s terms why your guitar will play and sound better and giving helpful tips and tricks along the way.
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amazing video bro, thanks for sharing your knowledge !!
Great video, you did not mention the locking nut. Oviously you had it loose for the whole video. Do any of them have an effect on intonation when locked down.
The locking nut is loose while you are performing your setup so you can loosen the strings when needed. Once intonation is performed the locking nut will not effect intonation when locked down.
Saved me ! Legend!
Well you explained the problem i was having yesterday when i was trying to fix the intonation on my Wolfgang. On several strings the fretted note was sharp and i was running out of real estate moving the saddles back. I did not know there are actually 3 holes there and you can move the set screw. For now at least the intonation is a lot better than it was. I will move the screws the next time i change strings.
I was trying to lower the action by lowering the posts that the Floyd rose rests/pivots on and i was messing around with the spring tension in the back as well to try and get it flat. Well i noticed one side of the Floyd is higher up off the body than the other, the high E side by a little bit. Should it be level or is that common? I heard some people say they put their Floyd all the way flush against the body but i can't do that because the action gets too low and it buzzes out. Is it supposed to sound better or what's the advantage of it being flush against the body?
What if my note is still Sharp and i cannot move the sadle back further?
Thank you for reaching out! Can you email tech@musicnomad.com and we will be able to help you with your specific instrument. Thank you.
Probably a bit too niche, but could you do a video on setting up a guitar with an Evertune Style Trem?
Thank you for the suggestion!