Considering installing a Floyd Rose...

[The Shredder]

Recently ive been considering getting a floyd rose locking nut system installed on my guitar, but there are a few problems with this. One, there is no luthiers that I know of in my area. Two, my guitar has a LP style body and bridge instead of a Strat. Three, I dont have the confidence to install one myself. So, do guys know of ANY luthiers or guitar shops in the Tri-State area (Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland. Preferably Delaware cause' thats where i live) that deal with installing Floyd Rose Locking nut systems.

[D.i.n.o]

Just my opinion, but I'd consider buying a Floyd equiped guitar before taking a router to your Les Paul (or LP copy) for several reasons.
1) If it's an L.P. copy, it may cost more than the guitar is worth.
2) If it's a Gibson Les Paul, you seriously risk decreasing the value of the instrument.
3) Routing away THAT much wood will have a serious effect on the overall tone and sustain of the guitar. If you like the way the guitar sounds now, don't screw with it.
4) This is a permenant alteration and cannot be reversed.

Again ... just my opinion.

[SLoB]

Originally Posted by D.i.n.o

Just my opinion, but I'd consider buying a Floyd equiped guitar before taking a router to your Les Paul (or LP copy) for several reasons.
1) If it's an L.P. copy, it may cost more than the guitar is worth.
2) If it's a Gibson Les Paul, you seriously risk decreasing the value of the instrument.
3) Routing away THAT much wood will have a serious effect on the overall tone and sustain of the guitar. If you like the way the guitar sounds now, don't screw with it.
4) This is a permenant alteration and cannot be reversed.

Again ... just my opinion.

ditto those wise words D.i.n.o plus ya then got 2 gtrs for a bit of diversity

[biggus dikkus]

As I Historic Gibson R9 Les Paul owner this thread scared the shit outta me.

DONT DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU WILL BE SORRY

BD

[El_jalepeno]

Go with a Kahler which is very little body routing and actually designed for your type of guitar. Lots of guys including Mick Mars and Richie Sambora have used Kahlers at some point in their careers looking for exactly what you are.

Go to www.kahlerusa.com and check out the 2200 series which is designed for arched tops like the LP.

[The Shredder]

Geez! I saw some of the prices on those Kahlers and they cost almost as much as my guitar. I guess it'd be better to settle for a digitech whammy pedal. Do those mimic the effects of the whammy bar pretty good? Anybody feedback from people around here that have used one would be appreciated. BTW, thanx for all the responses advice so far.