Floyd's posts?

[Bennyboy-UK]

'Ere I think the post on me Pinky SS1 are chewed up and all that.

Full on metal wobbler ain't coming back to normal pitch.

I reckon new posts might sort it out.

What thread do I need? Guitars is from 86...

BTW is it needed for some reprinting of the floyd edges?

Help you lot!

[Studio Custom]

How does the knife edge look? If it is suspect, replace the whole thing. Also, the posts can get loose in their holes and wobble over time so check they are moving in their holes.

[diablo175]

How does the knife edge look? If it is suspect, replace the whole thing. Also, the posts can get loose in their holes and wobble over time so check they are moving in their holes.

+1. I typically check the knife edges when it it is less responsive, followed by the posts. The posts can get worn down as well. On the plus side, if you know a bloke out your way who has the proper equipment, you can sharpen the knife edges. A bit of heavy duty lithium grease on the post will also help reduce friction.

If it still does not come back to pitch, the posts may indeed be loose in the anchors. Easy replacement, Can order from StewMac or Floyd Rose or even Warmoth. Hell, I might even have a couple of extras. Also, check your locking nut- if the clamp blocks have grooves worn into them, the strings could be slipping a little. Again, easy fix- order a new nut.

[Bennyboy-UK]

Right then I'll have a butchers, cheers lads

[FrankieIII]

This frequently gets overlooked. Make sure the locking nut is securely tightened.

[Bennyboy-UK]

The nut is AOK. It's a visible movement of the reset position of the bridge. Eg after dumping it, it's out, upward tug and it's bang on. Almost a mechanical amount out which makes me think it's the knife edges/bearing slot on the post.

It's a very heavily used guitar so probably suffered from lots of trem abuse, and bridge height adjustments probably at full string tension.

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[diablo175]

New posts and get the knife edge sharpened, if possible.