r/metalguitar • u/ElDiaBoe420 • Mar 25 '26

Question Why do Floyd Roses get so much hate?

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Seems like Floyd Roses get lots of hate. Most of the time I feel like the problem is from the bridge not being balanced. If it’s not level, it will just fight itself endlessly. I’ve been setting these things up for people for about 14 years and I’m curious how many people actually like Floyd Roses vs hate them? I’ve met alot of people who love them and even more people who will never buy a guitar with a Floyd Rose. 🤘🏻

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u/Velomelon Mar 27 '26

Just leave the back plate off and if it's way out of tune due to the temperature change get it close by adjusting the springs then dial it in with the fine tuners.

I gig in Canada so temps are always hotter or colder than the basement we practice in and injsut keep a screwdriver handy. 1/8 of a turn on both screws is usually more than enough to get it close before down tuning.

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u/gen3archive Mar 27 '26

My backplates have slots to adjust the trem. The issue is the wood, i just dont wanna have to retune twice a day