OK Floyd owners....

[sylvanshine]

First off, I'm not new to the Floyd Rose. Been playing them since the 80's when they were cool (kidding). But I'm stumped right now...

Just got a new Anderson with a Floyd and the strings are going sharp when I use it. Been stretching the strings like a madman and everything is locked down. After they go sharp, you can actually stretch the strings back down to pitch. Thoughts or tips? My initial thought is the knife edge where the bridge meets the posts.

[tom]

try oil on the knife edges. also check the tightness of the nut mounting screws. they lead a very hard life. everytime you slack the strings, the strings going to the tuners try to yank the nut towards the tuners. that's something you should check regularly.

[dpeterson]

try oil on the knife edges. also check the tightness of the nut mounting screws. they lead a very hard life. everytime you slack the strings, the strings going to the tuners try to yank the nut towards the tuners. that's something you should check regularly.

on the HDT I ordered, I was having some tuning issues, and it came down to the nut being loose. now out of habit when I change strings, I go around the guitar and make sure things are tight.

Dave

[BrianH]

A little Tri-Flow seems to always help with the breaking in of a new Floyd.
I've experienced this perticular problem only once (on any of my Anderson's with Floyds) - there is a break in period and the trem needs to manhandled into submission.

[sylvanshine]

manhandled into submission.
"You know how I know you're g..?" . You listen to Asia while you manhandle it.

[BrianH]

I don't know what you mean by that - I'm just trying to help you out with your question.

[sylvanshine]

Nicely played.

[AndyK]

Nicely played.

You know how I know YOU're g__? You said nicely! :D

[sylvanshine]

Good one AndyK. Right up to the point you used a smiley face. I see your smiley face and raise you a LOL.

:D LOL