Originally Posted by
tot_Ou_tard
What do fretters suggest? All 5 attached, remove 2 and let it float?
tOt, I have 3 springs in both of my floating bridge guitars (both with Floyds). It really depends on your playing style... Do you bend alot when you solo? If you do, you may notice your Godin going out of tune after a long solo, with the bridge set up in a floating position. It's not a big deal, but it can be annoying tuning up more often. With my Floyds, I have the two outside springs at an angle (rather than keeping the springs parallel to each other), which gives me a touch more tension on the bridge, and it doesn't move quite as much when I do alot of bending. I've seen some players (using standard Strat type tremelos) get away with two springs, but I've never tried it.
If I ever get a Strat style guitar, I know I'll use all five springs, and keep the bridge tight to the body of the guitar. I've gotten spoiled by my TOM bridge on the ESP, and I gotta do those bends!
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40