Members ZepfanIV Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hey everyone. I was wondering if I could get some help on how I could install a floyd rose in my epiphone les paul custom. I need info on routing it and how to put the locking nut on the neck; do i need to buy a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shooto Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 don't do it- it'll kill the tone of the guitar- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZepfanIV Posted April 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 k well i asked a bunch of ppl who said it was a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Adam Explosion Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 Wouldn't it be weird on the Les Paul's carved top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Audiopond Posted April 24, 2008 Members Share Posted April 24, 2008 k well i asked a bunch of ppl who said it was a good idea. Don't go off of someone else's opinion of anything. Think for yourself. Its the number one character in all good musicians. Individuality. If you honestly think you want a floyd rose on your Les Paul, do it. But I guarantee if you even can pull it off. You'll probably ruin the guitar in the process. Floyd Rose aren't all they're made out to be, They just cause more work for yourself in my opinion. But go with what you want, I'm just throwing in my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bengerm77 Posted April 25, 2008 Members Share Posted April 25, 2008 unless you could find one of those super rare floyd roses that mount onto existing bridge posts, I wouldn't do it. Even if you did manage to find one (you won't) you would then have to permenantly mange your guitars neck. I wouldn't even consider doing all the routing for a bridge cavity, you'll lose so much wood in the procedd that you're definitely going to affect the guitar's tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nik Posted April 25, 2008 Members Share Posted April 25, 2008 Oh, come on, guys.It's only an Epiphone! I would rather go for a stud mounted Kahler trem, but it would cost about the same as the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikeman Posted April 25, 2008 Members Share Posted April 25, 2008 Here is a pic and an link to a floyd for a LP. http://www.vintagekramer.com/parts6.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZepfanIV Posted April 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 26, 2008 thanks guys i think im just gonna wait and keep my les paul how it is. im gonna buy another one with a floyd rose later. any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Forummoto Posted April 26, 2008 Members Share Posted April 26, 2008 Just for what it's worth...Floyd Rose is a pain in the ass to do anything with...and from my experience it doesn't even stay in tune as good as a set f Sperzel Locking tuners...I just built a plate to block mine off on the F200 in my sig...but thats just my .02. Good luck with whatever you end up doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZepfanIV Posted April 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 26, 2008 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kyrreca Posted April 26, 2008 Members Share Posted April 26, 2008 Just for what it's worth...Floyd Rose is a pain in the ass to do anything with...and from my experience it doesn't even stay in tune as good as a set f Sperzel Locking tuners...I just built a plate to block mine off on the F200 in my sig...but thats just my .02. Good luck with whatever you end up doing A good quality double-locking trem is a breeze to deal with if you actually understand how it works and know how to set it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Forummoto Posted April 26, 2008 Members Share Posted April 26, 2008 Yeah maybe I just don't know enough about it. All I know is it's a nightmare (for me) to deal with...-Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bengerm77 Posted April 27, 2008 Members Share Posted April 27, 2008 I think there's an agile LP copy that comes with a Licensed FR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mondaymonkey Posted April 27, 2008 Members Share Posted April 27, 2008 I see your new here. I think putting a Floyd Rose if you can pull it off is a good idea Most people around here take that as herecy. They want their Teles to be single coiled vintage. They want there Strats SSS, they want their LPs to have Tuno Matic bridges.... don't worry, it happens a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nik Posted April 27, 2008 Members Share Posted April 27, 2008 I see your new here. I think putting a Floyd Rose if you can pull it off is a good idea Most people around here take that as herecy. They want their Teles to be single coiled vintage. They want there Strats SSS, they want their LPs to have Tuno Matic bridges.... don't worry, it happens a lot. Yeh. Put a Flod on a Les Paul, play it through a Pod, direct to PA and see what happens to you on HCGF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThunderSqueak Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 you could always see if you can find one of these and save yourself some work used to be sold here ... http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-Les-Paul-Studio-Electric-Guitar-with-Floyd-Rose-Tremolo?sku=519398 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gtrhangar Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I have two Gibson Les Pauls with real Floyd Roses on them. I love them and I haven't had a single problem with the Floyds (or anything else) at all. It cost me $300 to install each, but it was totally worth it. It stays in tune excellently (better than the locking Sperzels I had on them previously). I had a Kahler on one of them, but the high E string kept breaking and it just wouldn't stay in tune. The vibrato action was a little to bouncy for me, too. The Floyd's extra stiffness it more preferable in my eyes. I'll post pics if you're interested. If you want to do it, it totally can be done, and don't worry about "loosing tone," when you plug it in, you're not going to be disappointed. Also, there was a model in the mid 80's called Les Paul Custom Lite. They had the option of having a Floyd Rose installed at the factory. Great guitars, and they were thinner, lighter and had a rear body contour. You can occasionally find one on Ebay. We might be able to get a hold of one at my store, if you're interested. In any case, good luck with the Floyd/Les Paul venture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noxtommorow Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 ever thought of a bigsby trem? my lp standard has one. they have trem models specifically for carved top bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitzilla Posted June 27, 2008 Members Share Posted June 27, 2008 If this is your first time modding a guitar, I would suggest that you have a pro do it for you as it is an advanced job on a carved top. It will change the guitars tone, but you may like it. I used to have a Heritage that had a Kahler Spyder onit (Floyd like trem) I loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted June 28, 2008 Members Share Posted June 28, 2008 ever thought of a bigsby trem? my lp standard has one. they have trem models specifically for carved top bodies. ya but the man wants to dive bomb and crap am i right. ive searched all over the state of new mexico to find someone to do it but i only found one guy. i say do it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigjd Posted June 28, 2008 Members Share Posted June 28, 2008 How bout a Washburn Wonder-bar system,I had pretty good luck with mine and they made a style for Les Pauls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cryptopsy Posted June 28, 2008 Members Share Posted June 28, 2008 Just get a Kahler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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