Detail 01
Double-locking design
String clamps at both nut and saddles, so the bridge returns to pitch after heavy bar use.
Product detailSKU #1315931602951
Floyd RoseSpecial Series Tremolo Bridge with R3 Nut Black Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Double-locking tremolo with R3 locking nut from Floyd Rose's lower-priced Special line, in black nickel. For replacing or fitting a dive-and-return bridge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitars already routed for a Floyd Rose that need the bridge replaced
- Dive bombs and flutter where pitch has to come back
- Matching darker black nickel hardware rather than flat black
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hardtail or six-screw vintage guitars, which need routing and drilling first
- Players who switch tunings between songs; locking nuts make that slow
- Anyone wanting an exact match to plain black hardware
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
R3 nut
R3 is the 1-11/16-inch nut width. Measure your neck at the nut before ordering.
Detail 03
Floating bridge
Spring tension balances string tension. Change string gauge or tuning and the claw needs resetting.
Detail 04
Fine tuners
Once the nut is clamped, all tuning happens at the bridge, over a limited range.
Detail 05
Special series
Floyd Rose's lower-cost line, roughly a third the price of the Original with the same locking layout.
Detail 06
Black nickel finish
Darker and warmer than flat black, and it wears through at the bar and fine tuners first.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure nut width and stud spacing on your guitar before ordering; these are not universal
- 02Budget setup time: spring claw, intonation, action and nut shelf all need adjusting
- 03String changes get slower, one at a time, to keep the bridge balanced
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my guitar?
Only if it is routed for a Floyd Rose and takes an R3 nut, meaning a 1-11/16-inch nut width. Fitting one to a hardtail or vintage trem guitar means routing and drilling.
02What's the difference between Special and Original?
Both are double-locking Floyd Rose bridges with the R3 nut. Special is the lower-priced line at $141; the Original runs $332.
03Can I change tunings with this?
Not quickly. You unclamp the nut, retune, rebalance the springs and re-clamp. A floating bridge means changing one string pulls the others off pitch.
04Is black nickel the same as black?
No. Black nickel is a darker, warmer metallic finish; the plain black version is flatter. Compare against your existing tuners and pickup covers.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Bridge Type
- Floyd Rose
