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There is no way to say one is better than the other - everyone is different, so you need to decide what you prefer. The Floyd Rose mounted inside the body is called a recessed FR. A recessed FR allows you to pull up and sharpen the pitch, while a non-recessed FR can only do dives.
- What is the difference between a Floyd Rose special and original?
- How can you tell if a Floyd Rose is real?
- Is a Floyd Rose floating?
What is the difference between a Floyd Rose special and original?
Both feature almost identical design elements, however, the Floyd Rose Special utilizes zinc alloy in its construction, whereas the original uses classic steel saddles and a brass sustain block.
How can you tell if a Floyd Rose is real?
How to tell: An authentic system will have our logo on the top of the base plate. In addition, German-made systems have a stamp on the bottom stating "Made in Germany". The Special and 1000 Series will not have a stamp, but can be identified by the logo on top of the system.
Is a Floyd Rose floating?
The main advantage of the Floyd Rose vibrato system is its double-locking design. ... A typical bridge set-up has it "float"—so the player can both raise and lower the pitch with the vibrato bar.
