Has the FR-1000 bridge stood the test of time?
Has the FR-1000 bridge stood the test of time?
I love the sinclair bridge and thats not a "floyd". There are really bad licensed ones out there like the ones dean uses on dimebag guitars and the trem on my m-ii works perfect and that just says made in germany by schaller and ESP on it. It looks exactly like a ofr and its even built by the same people but it doesn't say it. If it works and the finish wear doesn't affect you then use it. If it gives you a problem swap it
If the FR-1000 is the same bridge Charvel put on the USA Promods, then I'll say this:
I've had my KFR-equipped Charvel since July 2008. The bridge stays in tune amazingly. Divebombs return back to perfect tune. No stripped threads or worn out knife-edges. I am considering getting a brass block, however, just to see if it has a large effect on tone.
I wouldn't even think about switching to a German OFR unless the current bridge somehow became unusable.
The current jap charvels and previous usa bult charvels had the korean FRT bridge, It's also now used on tha majority of sub $1000 guitars many of the BCR's LTD's etc...
I have heard that the arm holder isnt as tight as the german floyd, which would affect the abillity to flutter oan recessed bridge...
And dont the 100 up to the 1000/600 series have floyd rose specials not the FRT-1000?
You may like the bigger brass block you may not I found that my guitars had a lot more sustain and a smoother and warmer tone after getting abigger brass block its at least double the thickness of the german blocks...
I think the saddles would be my biggest issue with these bridges and I would probably drop an Gofr or Gotoh FR instead...
But as long as they keep tune well have good wear on the knife edges then theres no reason with good maintenance that they wont last a few years...
I have a LTD MH-350FR and a LTD MH-1001FR.
Both have a black nickel finish. Believe it or not, the black nickel finish on the Floyd Rose Special is more durable than the same finish on the Floyd Rose 1000. The MH-350FR (FR Special) was my main axe for 3 years. After a year of use, the finish of the Floyd Rose 1000 is fading. I wipe my instruments after every play.
Anyone else noticed this? There is a metal plating company willing to replate my FR-1000 for $60 with an auto finish at the end.
I also use gunmetal oil to prevent corrosion.
Besides the finish fade the only thing I've heard about them was that some couldn't get the intonation set on the high E because the saddle wouldn't slide back far enough. I think there really isn't a replacement for a real Floyd if your gonna whammy alot, we all know the real floyd is gig and tour approved