Hello,

Few days ago I put on new strings Elixir into my LoneStar Startocaster. Strings 10-52. It really sounds so full and beautiful with Texas Picups. I was so amazed by this sound that I was just playing for two hours and then I saw one thing that trhrilled my $@!& off... Floyd Rose was UP as far as it can be !!!... I don't know what to do and I'm afraid that in a long time neck of my guitar will flinch (distort, contort, twist) because it's so hard bent...

I tried to loosen springs (floyd rose springs) but it didn't help at all. When I bought this guitar there was information that this guitar is setup for Fender Bullets Strings 10-50 ( I'm not sure if it's 10-50 or less). But I really don't like Fender strings I want elixirs (10-52) what can I do to loosen Floyd Rose ...

PLEASE HELP !

You need to tighten the trem claw springs. Your worrying needlessly over the neck. It can withstand much more pressure than a set of 10's can put on them.

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This is why I advocate blocking the inertia block when changing strings, with a floating tremolo, especially a FR.

Find the spot where you want your bridge to sit when it floats. Cut a block of wood to fit in behind the inertia block, in the back cavity(other side than the springs.) Then loosen the claw that holds the springs just enough that they don't pull against the block.Be careful to do the EXACT same number of turns on each screw. That way only the block of wood is countering the string tension.

Change strings (I go 2 at a time, to keep tension on,but I use this when I change all 6 too) keep tuning to pitch at every pair, stretch the strings out, like normal.) Then when all 6 strings are changed find a way to lay the guitar on its back, but that you have access to it from underneath, I use 2 end tables. Slowly and evenly tighten the screws for the trem claw, like 1/2 turn on one then switch to the other. When I feel I am getting really close, i go 1/4 turn each. Do this 'til the wooden block just falls out.This is the exact point where the tension from the springs exceeds the tension exerted by the strings. At that point your bridge will be in perfect balance, floating exactly where you want it, with just exactly the right of tension on the trem.

If you don't block the trem it is very easy to over adjust the trem getting it to pitch. You would have to micro manage tuning each string to keep the bridge in balance. This is doable, but IMO it is infinately easier to do it my way. It is physically impossible to pull the bridge up out of balance.YMMV

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Are you sure the Floyd is on the posts correctly?

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I find it strange that you didn't notice a big difference i the action and feel of the strings, not to mention the lift in the bridge when you were restringing the guitar and tuning it. You need an adjustment on your tension claw as mentioned before. How many springs are you using?