How Do You Stretch Guitar Strings On A Floyd Rose?
Stretching guitar strings on a Floyd Rose tremolo bridge is easy, as long as the strings are installed properly and the bridge is set up correctly. If you are unsure of how to install strings and set up the bridge, seek the advice of a guitar repair professional. If you are using Floyd Rose “Speed Loader” strings, or locking tuners are installed on your guitar, string stretching will be minimal, but is still required. The primary function of stretching guitar strings is to tighten the windings around the tuning key posts, and to seat the string bend securely over the bridge saddle and nut. Adjust the bridge’s fine tuners so the tuning knob is approximately half-way between the top and bottom adjustment position. Double-check that the locking nut (if installed) is loosened, and the locking tuning keys (if installed) are tight. Grasp the lowest (6th or “E”) string with the thumb and forefinger, and pull upward an inch or more firmly but gently. Tune the string up to pitch, and repeat the
