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Know Your Floyd: zZounds' Floyd Rose Guitars Buying Guide

zZounds' Floyd Rose Guitars Buying Guide

Specially made for those players craving the highest performance out of their instruments, Floyd Rose locking tremolo systems have been the go-to bridge for decades. Non-locking tremolo bridges have been a part of many electric guitars since the infancy of the instrument, but those older models weren't designed to handle extreme usage without going out of tune. Mr. Rose recognized this issue, eventually developing the original double-locking design as a solution. Since its invention in the late '70s, the Floyd Rose tremolo has been found on a multitude of guitars, its signature sound heard on countless albums from the '80s onward.
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What is a double-locking tremolo system and why would I want to get one?
Old-school tremolo systems have a few points of friction that can bind up, causing your guitar go out of tune. For example, when you push the tremolo down, the strings are loosened, which could then allow the ball end of the string to possibly shift around in its slot, or it could cause some slippage at the nut -- which is especially noticeable on wound strings that often get caught on the nut and don't return to their original position. These issues usually result in your guitar going out of tune, which always makes for a frustrating experience. While older-style bridges are perfectly suited for subtle vibrato movement, the aforementioned tuning issues make their use in high-performance playing (heavy whammy usage and dive bombs) a bit of a chore.

With a double-locking tremolo like a Floyd Rose, these points of friction are essentially eliminated by locking them into place. The nut on all Floyd Rose-equipped guitars feature a clamping mechanism, and the actual bridge itself locks the strings in as well. On a properly set up guitar with stretched strings, a Floyd Rose tremolo should always go back into tune, even after a full-on whammy assault. Also, since the strings are locked in place at both ends, fine tuning can be achieved via the microtuners at the bridge of the guitar.
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With so many types of Floyd Rose bridges out there these days, it is sometimes hard to know which is best for your playing. Check out zZounds' Floyd Rose Guitars Buying Guide and finally nail down your high-performance dream guitar!
Floyd Rose Original
As the flagship Floyd Rose model, the Original is made in Germany and offers the highest quality components. Featuring a hardened-steel baseplate and saddles, as well as a solid nickel-plated brass tremolo block, the Floyd Rose Original is designed to satisfy the most demanding guitarists. Smooth action and precision tuning make this bridge the perfect choice for players who demand the best.
Floyd Rose Special
Sharing the same design as the Original, the Floyd Rose Special is a lighter-weight option with zinc alloy saddles and tremolo block. Players will enjoy the same action as the the Original without the extra weight.

Washburn Nuno Bettancourt N24 Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

$1,199.00
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    $99.92
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    $149.88
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    $199.83
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Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 Electric Guitar, with Laurel Fingerboard

$849.99
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    $70.83
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    $106.25
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    $141.66
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    $212.50
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ESP LTD GL200 George Lynch Signature Series Electric Guitar

$799.00
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    $66.58
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    $99.88
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    $133.17
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    $199.75
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Schecter Demon 6 FR Electric Guitar

$549.00
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    $68.63
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    $91.50
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    $137.25
Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Made in Korea, Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolos maintain the style and feel of the Original at an affordable price. 1500 Series tremolos represent an upgrade to 1000 Series models, with the inclusion of stainless steel screws and a push-in tremolo.
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Schecter Reaper 6FR Electric Guitar

$999.00
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    $83.25
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    $124.88
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    $166.50
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    $249.75
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Floyd Rose 1000 Series
Also made in Korea, Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolos offer incredible bang for the buck. Available as original equipment on a variety of guitars, 1000 Series tremolos feature zinc alloy screws and a screw-in tremolo arm.
Licensed Floyd Rose Tremolos
Licensed Floyd Rose tremolos are those made by a different manufacturer than Floyd Rose, but offer all the benefits players love from the genuine models. Manufacturers get a license from Floyd Rose to create their own versions of the tremolo, then adjust dimensions and/or playability to suit a particular guitar.

Schecter C-6FR Deluxe Left-Handed Electric Guitar

$499.00
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    $62.38
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    $83.17
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    $124.75
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Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS Electric Guitar

$599.99
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    $50.00
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    $75.00
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    $100.00
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    $150.00
Seven- and Eight-String Floyd Rose Guitars
Six-string players shouldn't get all the fun! Enjoy the versatility of a Floyd Rose tremolo on these seven-plus string guitars.
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Jackson X Series King V KVX-MG7 Electric Guitar, 7-String

$999.99
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    $83.33
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    $125.00
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    $166.66
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    $250.00
Left-Handed Floyd Rose Guitars
Don't worry, southpaws -- Floyd Rose has you covered too! These high-performance instruments are the perfect choice for lefties who crave ultimate control over their guitars.

EVH Eddie Van Halen Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar, Left-Handed

$1,199.99
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    $100.00
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    $150.00
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    $200.00
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    $300.00
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Charvel Pro-Mod So Cal SC1 HH Electric Guitar, Left-Handed

$1,099.99
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    $91.67
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    $137.50
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    $183.33
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    $275.00
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ESP LTD Kirk Hammett KH202 Electric Guitar, Left-Handed

$699.00
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    $58.25
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    $87.38
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    $116.50
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    $174.75
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Kramer Pacer Classic Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose, Left-Handed

$379.00
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    $47.38
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    $63.17
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    $94.75