Bends on a floyd rose equipped guitar

[eg]

Hey guys.... how do you execute bends like these accurately on a floyd rose bridge? I have difficulties because bending a string causes the bridge to flex forward and affecting hte pitch of other strings.

There are similar cases which this apply; too many for me to list here but I think you will get the idea

E -----------------------
B ------------12--------
G -----11b13----------
D ----------------------
A -----------------------
E -----------------------

E ------------------19---
B -----------19b21-----
G -----------------------
D ----------------------
A -----------------------
E -----------------------


Normally how do you guys overcome this problem? Thanks a bunch in advance.

[JESTER700]

Bend both strings. The one you're not "supposed" to be bending, you only bend a little. It's a feel thing - you'll get it.

[eg]

Thats it? Well. thats sounds really simple... thanks....

[bakerman]

Another way is to press down on the bridge with increasing force as the bend increases. Just experiment and find the right amount of pressure to "match" your bend as you bend and release the strings, so that the bridge stays close to the neutral position. This way works for times when you can't always bend the other note slightly, like open strings ringing out.
jordan

[caprile]

another vote here for bending both. (not the same amount for both strings). Use your ear!

[Anton]

I often have this problem too

[eg]

That makes two of us. Which method is more effective; more reproducible in some sense

[jemke]

bending both, like already mentioned...it grows with experience