After almost a year of constant use, my Floyd Rose bridge is on the verge of being totally unusable, mainly because the steel blocks that hold the strings in place have rusted to the point they can't budge everytime I try to change strings.
Then again, can't blame the thing as I suffer from a really bad case of sweaty palms.

Any recommendations on a good bridge I can fit onto my MH-50? My main concerns are whether the replacement can fit the bridge cavity (i.e. whether the different makes of bridges like Edge-Pro, Floyd-Rose Original etc etc have different dimensions that may not fit into my guitar). Also, if possible, anyone knows of any stainless steel models or someting that's more resistant to rust?

Ibanez bridges will need routing and not really worth the trouble. Your best bet is an OFR. It is a direct drop in replacement.

An OFR will set you back around 700 to 800.

As with anything that's made of steel, there is no stopping rust. Best is to wipe is clean after you play.

do these things happen to all types of trem bridge? btw, for the SAT pro bridge, is it possible for me to get them here in malaysia? in case mine break down...

if your only concern is just the rusted steel blocks, you can buy replacements for that.
why buy a whole new trem? unless its really bad.

there are no models completely made of stainless steel.
closest is the OFR which have stainless steel base plate, trem block and arm, brass fine tuners.
but most of what will rust is usually the saddles which are chromed.

another rusty steel block treatment method.
use sandpaper to rub on it.

even up the surface oc the steel block thingy, then it can be use again.

FYI, rougher surface of steel block can hold/clamp strings better.

=)

Actually i'm planning to upgrade my LTD F-200's floyd rose also.
but i can't find any OFR in malaysia....

any idea?

I'm using a RG270 with ILT1 bridge, will that be a problem?

Any trem that has steel parts might have develop a rusting problem. If the trem is not plated well it might develop rust faster. Wipe down after playing is the least you can do, especially if you sweat a lot or have very acidic sweat.

As for ibanez parts, our only source is probably bentley, the only authorised distributor here. otherwise you'll probably have to buy them from singapore or ibanezrules.com

Do the dimensions of the replacements adhere to a common standard i.e. are they the same size? It'll be a real bummer if I buy a new bridge only to find that it doesn't fit. If it helps, I'm currently using the Floyd-Rose Licenced stock bridge that came with my guitar.

Have checked with Bentley's. Apparently, they don't sell the Edge Pro bridges separately though it's possible that they try and get an order in. What's more, the assistant I spoke to also raised the possibility that the Edge Pros may not fit my guitar, which is why I'm going to try my luck with an OFR.

No Edge Pro won't fit your guitar without routing. You can order an OFR kit online which should include the stud bolts, anchor inserts, and locking nuts. If stud's distance vary from your guitar, then u'll have to redrill new stud anchors, which is at least better than routing your guitar body.

This post has been edited by MetalZone: Oct 25 2006, 12:17 AM

Ur, no offense but just wanna be sure I understood you right. Do you mean to say I CAN install an Edge Pro bridge WITHOUT having to route my guitar?

After my paint-job escapade with my guitar, I'm really loathe towards having to inflict more damage on my guitar body!

sorry I meant to say, No, the Edge Pro won't fit your guitar without routing.

Ok, that pretty much narrows things down to the OFRs. Thanx for the prompt replies, fellas~

now about the OFR.
singapore has no stock.
and i doubt bentley has either.

AAAAAAGGGGGHHH!!!

As I said, order online.

nearest dealer around us are located at jakarta and bangkok... =)

how about gotoh FR?
any information where can get it?

This post has been edited by akeiser: Oct 25 2006, 08:28 AM

You can try below for the Gotoh FR. Very good alternative to the OFR. Some say it's even better than an OFR.

http://universaljems.com/cart/bridgelocking.htm

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