How To Set Up a Vintage Strat Six Bolts Screws Tremolo for Best Floating Performance

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@captainpancake1749 2 года назад

By far the best Strat Setup Guide on RU-vid. Please come back one day for more Videos! Grazie mille!

@mcmdrpiffle447 6 лет назад

All right then ! I realise this was posted almost 5 years ago. THE BEST video I've come across discussing basic set up of a Strat. For those of us who have done this so many times, little details like videoing the different Phillips Head screwdrivers and how they do, or don't fit those 6 screws. Nice to see details like this as those 6 screws are paramount to the overall performance of this guitar. Great production value as in clear/concise/easy to understand and follow. Damn Fine job Frudua Tv. Thank you for putting this out!

@Igornopolis 6 месяцев назад

2024. Strats rule the verse..

@punkmusiclessons Год назад

the Strat really is like something from the future - perfectly engineered

@ConstantineJajas 10 лет назад

Thank you so much for this. I just unlocked 100% of my Strat :) Never thought a six-screw trem could be this stable.

@51MontyPython 5 лет назад

Why would a six-screw trem be any less stable?

@HF1600ie 3 года назад

@@51MontyPython mine's horrible!! I did this without success.

@jazznotes3802 2 года назад

@@HF1600ie Then it’s most likely not the Tremolo but something else, like the nut, string breaking angle or string tree coursing the issue. Even my Squier Bullet (with 6 screw trem) stays in tune, even with heavy trem use. The stings should break at the same angle (or close enough) and you must lubricate all string contact points with a very good lubricant. I use something called “Nut Sauce.” When setup correctly your guitar will function almost as good as a “double locking system.”

@tintecobrizo Год назад

@@jazznotes3802 interesting, never thought a squier bullet could be that stable. do you use locking tuners on that guitar, or does the stability come from the setup?

@nedim_guitar 3 месяца назад

@@tintecobrizo Locking tuners aren't the decisive factor for tuning stability. They are hardly even important. The nut, string tree, and the bridge are all contact points, or friction points, that can create issues with tuning stability.

@frankgreen178 5 лет назад

One of THE best, if not the best series of videos on how to set up strat vibrato blocks. Slow and meticulous. And the hows and whys. Kudos.

@tommylarsson2025 5 лет назад

I've learned a lot by watching your videos. It's actually really fun to take care of your instrument and give it some love cause instruments always give it back to you. And with a "captain" like you, its a lot easier. Thanks a lot!

@bobceffo 9 лет назад

2 years has passed since I lernt from you... you changed my life. no kidding

@punk434 9 лет назад

Roberto Zanrosso I still don't know how to set my Fender. :(

@Xxmeca421xX 3 года назад

@@punk434 tons of aggravation and setup adjustments

@rustyshackleford4743 9 лет назад

Thanks a bunch man, my floating tremolo is staying in perfect tune. I never thought my Strat would be able to perform like this, so I kind of took a chance and just tried setting this up for fun, thinking I would probably have to change it back to resting on the body. But I didn't have to! I'm amazed at how well it stays in tune. Using a pencil on the nut slots works really well.

@NudnikShpilkus 7 месяцев назад

The advice here in this video about adjusting the bridge screws for better floating bridge performance fixed 90% of my Strat's tuning issues. Going to look into a slightly taller string tree spacer so the angle behind the nut on the E and B strings is a little less severe, and give all the friction points another touch of lubrication. Grazie mille! ❤

@Snowy0123 8 лет назад

by far the best information on setups I've ever seen anywhere. .excellent

@antin5504 8 лет назад

These are GREAT stuff Frudua! I think finally I'm starting to get idea how stratocaster bridge should be setup to actually stay in tune :)

@antonioleon8041 10 лет назад

Thank you very much my friend, i have been waiting for more of your videos for a very long time, and i heard you uploaded a new one i couldnt wait to get home and learn some of your very useful knowledge, thanks again my friend we follow you blindly!!

@ludwigdrummers 10 лет назад

Damn man ! Your Stratocaster-series are awesome ! You helped me very much with my loved guitar :)

@blackfender100 10 лет назад

Thanks Fruda I always watch your videos. very informative.I have learned a lot from you I appreciate the effort .

@Ronno4691 8 лет назад

Thank @#!% for fellows like your good self sharing this knowledge on RU-vid. My friend's son bought a brand new Mex Strat like this and I noticed it was sold with a floating bridge like on this guitar and I thought to myself, "That is going to cost a fortune to get sorted when a string bursts!". A year on and I know how to help him now. Thank you.

@MorrisChannel4 Год назад

wow, 9 year video and also included the same exact trem system and brand i have on my guitar. This worked wonders! thanks

@cecilmusick8629 2 года назад

Your video's regarding Strat vibrato's are the very best, thank you!

@thisisradioclash311 10 лет назад

Been waiting for this. Thank you!!!

@mcwip543 4 года назад

9:02 "mmmmm~" 😂😂 but seriously. Thanks. I've had my strat hardtailed for a while and wanted it to work correctly again

@jonnihard1090 4 года назад

Man i did this to a squire strat and I never thought it would ever be able to stay in tune. Thanks big time

@giorgiocurcetti4001 4 года назад

I applied all his tricks to my bog-standard £40 Encore imitation Strat and guess what....it works!!! I can do dive bombs, upward bends, Jeff Beck-style stuff, and it still stays in tune...

@bluwng 6 лет назад

This is the best tutorial and most useful. The only other videos that are better are the series of videos you made on Stratocaster setup and tuning stability.

@edimarquescharana5881 6 лет назад

So much GOOD info in your videos Frudua! Thank you in the first place! The 2 questions I have for you are about the "bonus tip" you teach in the video: 1 - how many mm you suggest the 2 outter screws should be raised? Or is it just a matter of experimenting (always keeping in mind that I'll have to lower the saddles in the same amount to compensate the raising of the screws)? 2 - how to be certain that I screw in the 4 inside screws to the same height of the 2 "pivot" screws? Sorry if these are basic doubts, but I'm trying to learn as much as possible in order to start doing my own setups and want to be sure I learn everything correctly! Cheers and thank you for your work!

@FruduaTv 3 года назад

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@Icepacalapse 6 лет назад

This guy knows his physics. It's all about how the trem. meets the screws and paying attention to the small details. You have to have a sharp edge where it pivots. A lot of usage will wear the screws and the plate. This has often given a stock strat tremolo an undeserved reputation when what is needed is proper maintenance and service.

@utubehound69 7 лет назад

Thank you Frudua Tv this video help me get my PRS w/six screw saddle to work floating like a Floyd w/Perfect tuning after using the trem!!! Thank you very much you got it nailed. I did see an interesting vid of a guy that ran three springs & he tilted the spring claw to distribute the tension on the strings i.e. the low side more tension & the high side less tension on the claw so that the claw is at an angle / . I'm trying to get my strat to do as well as the PRS but not as much success.

@MrRandyterrell 9 лет назад

Thats a Beautiful Strat!

@ganondorf66 11 месяцев назад

This was exactly the amount of info I needed, nothing more nothing less, thanks!

@eaeaJPP 8 лет назад

you are amazing men! the best demostration ever. respect

@orlandopelletier5036 6 лет назад

hey Frudua - thanks for your videos, I have learned alot about setups from you, i have tried other methods for keeping the vintage bridge in tune - there are many different ways of doing it some work better then others and they all have pros and cons but in my opinion the Frudua method is the best for floating bridge, its not perfect, but ITS THE BEST for those who want a vintage 6 screw floating bridge....in the end thou (and this is just a personal thing, matter of opinion) all the trouble of maintaining the tuning on a floating bridge just isint worth it, i just screwed it down in the end and gain trouble free tuning giving up my ability to raise pitch with whammy....for me it was worth it, plus if you palm mute much the floating bridge can be pain for that too

@chusssMusic 10 лет назад

Great video. Can you please advise on what is the best sequence to setup a 6-bolt start guitar? tremolo, action, intonation. which should be done first to achieve the best setup? Thanks, keep the good work up.

@wormlord42 6 лет назад

Tremolo, then action then intonation because you're moving from the most to least degrees of freedom

@TheAchillers 10 лет назад

thanks Mr Frudua really nice tips I enjoy your videos - very useful!!

@larasta9459 8 лет назад

Thanks man. this is so helpful . i learn many things about the bridge ..

@krauz111 10 лет назад

very good info, thanks for the video

@toneclassics 10 лет назад

Nice Job Fratello! Very clear and easy to follow.

@angrybabka9483 3 года назад

Omg man, I was surprised to hear familiar voice) I'm very excited bout your vocal harmonies videos

@afterforever33 10 лет назад

Your videos is always very helpfull, thank you very much!!!

@g.m.6417 5 лет назад

I have been doing this since the mid seventies. Learned the tricks & secrets fom my cousin who was a well known guitarist who i lost ten years ago. Sometimes i use a regular nut & if it is slotted properly it will work. Mostly i use spertzel tuners, which were not available back then & a graphtech nut which slso was not popular back then but i got it to work ptetty good! I use neck srews instead of regular screws for the claw. I only use two springs because i find there is more tension because of the bridge floating! But there is one major trick that was not shown in this gentlemans video. If u get all these steps right it's just about flawless. I can put new strings on without even stretching them & i stay in tune well. But i do stretch the springs. I really use the trem & put it threw the ringer & stay in tune all night. People don't believe me until they actually play my guitars. I have about 6 strats & 5 telecasters & one tele with a tremelo. I also do it to an American standard bridge which will dive more profoundly! Either way i can dive or pull up & get those crazy whammy sounds & never have to worry if i am in tune.

@SayonaraSixString 7 лет назад

An instrument from the future! This is great thanks!

@AleksandrsKarimovs 4 года назад

Thank you! I did everything by your recommendations on my Squier classic vibe strat with stock bridge. It works flawlessly by 90% )). I replaced the stock flat saddles with those by Highwood, and put a tusq string tree. I'm using only two springs btw, set at an angle. I little problem however is about the 6 pivot bolts: since they don't have a curved slot (like most 2-bolt systems do) for a bridge plate to stick to, the latter sometimes travels up or down after shaking or dive-bombing. And that is a pain in ass, since both the tuning string action are getting affected. I tried to screw the two side bolts as low as possible, still allowing the bridge to flow, and it helped a little. I was browsing google to find solution and came across PRS pivot bolts (they have these slots). However I haven't found yet any reliable first-hand experience on using them on strats. So I'm wondering whether it's worth spending 40euros to try. I suspect they might not fit to the strat body, and the holes on the plate need to be shaped/sanded accordingly to stick. Any ideas? Has anyone tried them?

@SafeAndTheGang 2 года назад

I know this is old but I'd appreciate an update on whether you tried those PRS pivot bolts.

@AleksandrsKarimovs 2 года назад

@@SafeAndTheGang not yet. Overall I'm satisfied with how the bridge floats and keeps tune the "old way".

@BrendonInfante 9 лет назад

Very informative and concise, thank you!

@danpricop7214 6 лет назад

i removed the string trees,I used some grapfhite pencil for nut and sadles and is perfect.It stays in tune on bendings,dive bombing,etc...And is freaking cheap guitar,something like 120 euros (aria stg 003). Thank You Frudua!

@GardenBelly 10 лет назад

Thanks for the informative vid. Nice to have some of the "screts" in my own arsenal now.

@jonnihard1090 3 года назад

Just wanna give another shoutout to this video. Its been almost a year since I seen this and my strat has been my main guitar ever since.

@joerchf 10 лет назад

Hi, I have enjoyed all of your videos so far - very precise and helpful. However, you mentioned in a video two years ago that you would make a video on pickup adjustment. May we still hope that you will teach us how to adjust pickups? Thanks!

@xxedelbrockxx 10 лет назад

I have become a pretty successful guitar tech thanks to you!

@sentiasabelajar7431 9 лет назад

you are the best tutorial on youtube...easy to understand.

@tonyalto1014 2 года назад

Thanks! Learned a bunch! Great instructions.

@elephantricity 10 лет назад

Yes, thanks Frudua! Thanks for giving away the secrets of the men who want our money! Never again will I go to a luthier.

@TheForce_Productions 5 лет назад

I think the only reason to go to a luthier is for order him a new body or neck as we want them, ALL the rest of the adjustments of a guitar can be easily made by anyone.

@benjaminv.4606 10 лет назад

Thanks Frudua this has been very useful

@LuxeXx 7 лет назад

Your English is excellent. Thanks for the tutorial.

@sunnys3325 5 лет назад

I love this guy AND his accent!!

@emildefi74 6 лет назад

A lot of people say that is impossible a stratocaster stays in tune with a floating tremolo, but with this setup my strato stays perfect in tune also with a very high bridge! :)

@stefanpalicki3538 5 лет назад

Nah dude you just need that *N U T S A U C E*

@simonspringett9909 6 лет назад

Such a useful video. Thank you so much.

@NMranchhand 10 лет назад

Another super video! Thank you very much. Your English is excellent. Please allow me to contribute that the sound of the "I" in pivot is the same as in the word "it", and that, "height" rhymes with "bite, "light", and "night."

@joeybaima5139 7 лет назад

Hey, Us Itallians Rock !!! My Great Grand parents Are From Milan. You Have Excellent Vids.

@DrepaKVHA 7 лет назад

Well he does have italian roots. There are plenty of people whose families had to emigrate and later on in life find out where they were originally from and eventually even move there because they like it. So I see nothing wrong with him consedering himself italian. Good for him! No need to hate.

@g.m.6417 5 лет назад

Italian my self. That's why i have the tricks & secrets. Lol!

@claytoncampbell7541 3 года назад

Well, you saved another life over here, seven years on. Many thanks for this! 🍻

@LarsBauer74 7 лет назад

very helpful video! thank you!

@robertwatkins8220 6 лет назад

Thank you! Great Video! information i needed!

@angeljohanngarcia 8 лет назад

Great explanation!! Thanks

@TheForce_Productions 5 лет назад

You really know how to stress trem hahahaha Greetings from Buenos Aires!

@MisterGuitarItalia 8 лет назад

Bravissimo! Il migliore...

@gorimus 5 лет назад

Thanks for the detailed instructuions. In you experince, which is vibrato system is a better option on the strat in terms of stability and operation: 6-point or 2-point? Thanks in advance!

@thinksmart1st 10 лет назад

Enjoyed your video as a tinkerer extraordinary there is no way that I would want to set-up a guitar vibrato not without the internet. It just so happened this evening the grandson friend ask me to fix his yahama the low E string had snapped and since the wammy bar guitar tuning is different I wanted to learn more about it. Your video is very helpful.

@Sumkindamon 4 года назад

Great video. Thanks! I'm confused on why the hell i didn't see it before...

@user-ly6pl9iv8e 10 лет назад

Thanks Frudua! I'm Korean who use stratocaster type guitar. I want my guitar to floating bridge, and your video helped a lot. Now I can have both down/up ward movement. Thanks a lot again!

@bigc-yw6jm 10 лет назад

I really need all the expertise you offer. i recently bought a used 96 strat that needs most of the adjustments you cover I wish you could do it for me. So awsome your videos!

@BarneyFife00 8 лет назад

Excellent vid. Thanks.

@MrTaroo1 6 лет назад

Nice one brother. Thank you so much.

@yohanonshine4664 4 года назад

Guitar I am fixing this was best method, I'm still having intonation problem wit low e, 6th string slightly sharp at 12th feet, also tune with block of paper under bridge then take it out and bring it back with the spring tensioner thank you so much

@express49 8 лет назад

Thank you , well done !

@chavruta2000 9 лет назад

You're the best, man.

@darienmann6448 10 лет назад

1) This has a deep drilled block. See the protruding ball end wraps? Also block is offset, G string has better angle. String behind saddle in block increases tension and tone, but left hand bend will pull out of tune. Drill to 1cm from top plate for better tuning. It's the only way to keep G in tune after bend without a whammy reset. 2) By narrowing high E saddle to clear nut and making top plate arm hole larger, modifying block to L shape (first drill thru for allen key access to retainer) a Floyd arm is easily mounted. Do this when tired of stripping threads and breaking arms. 3) File away forward edge of top plate back to screws, restore bevel, and much more dive is available, an octave on A with 10's. Still much more tone than a floyd but inexpensive and reliable as well.

@Nikkimaya1 3 года назад

Thanks for showing us how to set up my vibrator. The old lady is gonna love it.

@erdogan330 10 лет назад

thank you for the video all helps.

@boogierandy7547 Год назад

great explanation and information.

@stonkmyconk2741 3 года назад

you are a good coach, thank you.

@backlineguy 10 лет назад

Love the videos...I will donate...also, how can I set the saddle height to allow for the best possibility of staying in tune when using the term system again? confused about that please.

@thomasnguyen8505 8 лет назад

Yes man thanks a bunch! it works splendidly :) Video was easy to follow with my 6 screw vintage trem!

@hickorytravel 9 лет назад

very informative. thanks

@kenvorland 9 лет назад

Cool tips man Rock it cheers...

@MrJosinka47 9 лет назад

Dear Sir, in case of a floating tremelo, do I need to fix the tremelo before beginning the complete setup?Hoping on some clear answer please.

@savz1536 7 лет назад

This guy's voice is so soothing

@lesbianmustardbottle957 7 месяцев назад

8:00 is very important. Excellent tutorial.

@frankzander7151 4 года назад

Nice video, very useful. I just used it as instructons to set up the tremolo of my 20 Euro Strat copycat, and it is about stable...as good as it gets, I suppose. Thanks for your effort, man.

@omeletshakya 3 года назад

Hi there, these videos are awesome. Thanks. What is your opinion on locking tuners and tuning stability? Would using your wrapping technique eliminate need for locking tuners? I hear different opinions of trem use and tuning stability with locking tuners. Thanks again

@wyattsdad8561 6 лет назад

Hi great vid, I'm gonna look up your others. Does it matter what gauge strings? What gauge are you running on that strat? Thank you!

@raytristani 10 лет назад

Thank you so much!!!

@brunologan5584 10 лет назад

super video ! merci beaucoup :)

@DougHinVA 8 лет назад

The Strat saddles have the Allen screws sticking up to chafe your right hand if you play close to the bridge. The neck to body angle or shorter Allen screws should take care of that.

@benjaminv.4606 10 лет назад

Frudua, thanks for the video tutorial, very helpful. I have one question, from a design standpoint will counter sunk screws ease vibrato performance, just an idea?

@rollingstopp 10 лет назад

i drilled six inches of steel out of my trem block to help keep it in tune ..because frudua said so...This Guy is God with the Guitar

@nathantolbert877 3 года назад

AHAAAA!!!! My low E string has slightly sharp intonation (octave is 5-7 cents sharp compared to open) even though the set screw is bottomed out. I had no idea what was going on. I had no idea that you could adjust the entire bridge!!!! TY!

@fretboardvisionary 6 лет назад

Thank you!!

@santiagodeponce9390 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@johnnybrown9581 5 лет назад

4:03 that’s quite a feat without a locking system

@kez6944 4 года назад

Great video

@directive-4 10 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I did not quite get the saddles part near the end(where you raise the outer pivots). The other question i have is, why bother with a 6 point when you make it act like a 2 point? Is there any advantage to a 6 point? Speaking of saddles i do notice that my high e string saddle tends to shift horizontally (to the floor)after playing and i dont know why! It effects my tuning everytime! Have you ever encountered this problem? Anyway thanks and well done for the great work you do.

@PhilDoughty 10 лет назад

Thank you - for me at 11:12 was the best tip

@JefrusOk 9 лет назад

brilliant video, cheers!

@FruduaTv 9 лет назад

Jef Ralston Thank you!

@timnoble4137 5 лет назад

Another great video. Very, very, informative. THX. I have a problem with my vintage Strat type bridge; the high E string sounds 'dead' compared to the others. I have cleaned and graphited the nut slot and changed the string. Still the same. It appears that the string is hard against the inner height adjustment screw for that saddle. The saddle cannot be moved laterally as it is already hard up against the B string saddle. It is as if the saddles are too wide. Any ideas, please? The guitar is a Harley Benton ST-62 vintage strat copy and after a small set-up, has good playability and great tone. Apart from this one problem. Your advice would be greatly appreciated.