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GMC Forum _ GEAR & PRODUCTION _ Rg570 Broken Bridge :-(
Posted by: iamblackmo Feb 15 2010, 01:02 AM
It works fine still and it is not going out of tune but can these bridges be replaced. If so, what are some recommendations? 
Posted by: iamblackmo Feb 15 2010, 01:14 AM
How much should I pay for one and where does one recommend I buy?
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Feb 15 2010, 01:53 AM
Standard Floyd Rose goes around 200$. Shop around in any shop you find the smallest price.
Posted by: Damir Puh Feb 15 2010, 11:02 AM
Edge Pro or an Original Floyd Rose.
If you consider something else, bare in mind you'll probably have to modify the bridge cavity, since a lot of FR-style bridges vary in dimensions. Btw, how that happened? 
Posted by: sted Feb 15 2010, 11:24 AM
I dont know how old your instrument is mate but if its fairly new I would be straight onto Ibanez about this, no way on earth should this ever happen! I would definitley take it up with the manufacturer!
Posted by: Sensible Jones Feb 15 2010, 01:05 PM
As already mentioned, there's plenty of options here. You could upgrade to an Ibanez 'Edge Pro' or replace with an original Floyd Rose. As Damir mentioned, just make sure that the dimensions will suit. Especially the measurement between the pivot posts!
I think you can swap it out for a Floyd 'Speedloader' too! No more cutting string ends!!
Posted by: Fran Feb 15 2010, 01:41 PM
I love my Ibanez Edge-Zero, I'd suggest you get one to replace your damaged edge trem, they work great.
Posted by: iamblackmo Feb 15 2010, 03:13 PM
If you consider something else, bare in mind you'll probably have to modify the bridge cavity, since a lot of FR-style bridges vary in dimensions. Btw, how that happened?
I have no idea how it happened. I never use the trem bar on it. Sometimes I pull up on the trem. with my fingers for a little effect but never hard enough to do something like that.
I have heard of this happening before but I was shocked to see it happen to mine.
Posted by: Daniel Realpe Feb 15 2010, 04:30 PM
make sure you let a Luthier do the job for you...
Posted by: Damir Puh Feb 15 2010, 04:32 PM
I have heard of this happening before but I was shocked to see it happen to mine.
That's weird. Those things should take years of abuse, and usually the knife edges go out first... Judging from the pictures, the broken part seems to be very close to the pivot point, maybe some increased friction was the cause of the problem. Make sure you replace the pivot points too when replacing the bridge.
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Feb 16 2010, 04:43 AM
only an original edge or original floyd rose will fit in there. edge pro will not.
check here to see if this guy has them, best ibanez parts/guitar seller http://www.ibanezrules.com/parts.htm
Posted by: Santiago Diaz Garces Feb 16 2010, 07:46 AM
Bring the guitar to a Luthier. That's really weird man!!
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