Edge III for Original

[Dominub]

Is it possible to replace an Edge III tremolo with an Original Floyd Rose on the RG 350 DX?
Thx.
Dom

[losgatosrg350dx]

why do you want an origional floyd...you like having to stress on changing strings..??

[jb4674]

Yes, it is possible and the most recommended swap IMO.

Jimmy

[losgatosrg350dx]

are the origional floyds better in function, i thought the floyd design in spec from saddle to nutt, and the sustain block were relatively the same design but i always thought changinghte strings on the origional floyd was a pain in the ass, and those longer bolts i always stripped...but the edge system has a more solid string securing mechanism i think

[albee1952]

For me, the difference between original Floyds and the Edge variants is more about comfort(the original Floyds have a lot of sharp edges and corners) and sweeter tone(YMMV) as the softer cast parts of the Edge seem to make the sound a little less crisp(just a latter of taste here). Ever since getting my first RG550, I have not had any interest in any other Floyd-style bridge. I have been very happy with original Edge, LoPro and Edge Pro and have all 3 in my collection with no clear fav. If I had to use a non-Ibanez bridge, original Floyd would definitely be my choice.

[Dominub]

Well you see, I recently purchased an ESP Edwards E-FR 130 GT and that goes with the Original Floyd, I find it more comfortable to use, and I like its looks more. Now I'm trying to make my RG 350 DX like the Jem 7V (except for that cut out - I don't like it) I want to switch the black edge III for a golden floyd. I take it that it's possible to change it then?

[losgatosrg350dx]

i have no idea, i beleive where the trem posts sit and the over all shape and size of fulcrum plate might be different so you might need to filland re install a trem stud anchor...biut i dont know maybe a seasoned pro on the units will fill you in. i would love to know the actually differences if any on the origional vs trs, pro, edge trems