Like the Original Floyd Rose, there are several
situations that will cause the SpeedLoader fine
tuners to run out of range. If this happens don’t
panic, the fine tuner range can be reset.
To reset the fine-tuner range, first engage the
tremolo stop and set the bridge position as
described in the “Setting up the SpeedLoader
Tremolo Bridge base plate” section above.
With the base plate set properly and the tremolo
stop properly engaged, you’re ready to set your
fine tuner range. If only one or two of the fine
tuners are out of range you may want to try adjusting
them without engaging the tremolo stop.
1
The first thing you do to reset the range of all the
fine tuners is to position all the fine tuner screws
to the middle of their possible movement.
2
One way to do this is to turn the low “low E” string
fine tuner screw all the way up, then turn the
“D” string fine tuner screw all the way down.
Now, position the “A” string fine tuner screw half-
way between the “E” and the “D” fine tuner screw
positions.
3
Now, leaving the “A” string fine tuner where you
set it, reposition all the other fine tuner screws to
match the height of the “A” string fine-tuner screw.
You should now have all of the fine-tuner screws
set to the middle of their range. Ignore the fact
that your guitar is now completely out of tune;
we’re going to fix that next.
At this point you’re ready to tune your guitar using
what I call the range tuner set screw. You can set
your guitar up for standard pitch, any open tuning,
or any drop tuning using the range-tuner set screw.
Remember: do not use the fine tuner screws to
tune the guitar at this point.
4
A range tuner set screw is located in the nose of
each pivoting saddle.
SETTING THE FINE TUNER RANGE
ON THE SPEEDLOADER TREMOLO
