Regular Floyd Rose more popular than lo-pro version? Why?

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I've noticed over the years, whenever a Floyd Rose equipped guitar comes out, even recently, it more often than not comes with a old style FR,(except for Ibanez) not the lo-pro version. I also notice that on most home-built/project guitars I see, people choose the old-style way more. I can't understand why anyone would choose the old version over the low profile version. Is there something I'm not getting? It's not really cheaper than the lo-pro.
 
Because the OFR is still the bomb. And I believe Floyd's patents finally expired so you'll see them in even more guitars I bet
 
To be honest i like how OFR's feel when i rest my palm against the strings - something to press against and something i know is there and is not made to be a low profile which could or could not be level with the rest of the guitar.

I also prefer the lo-pro style bridges ala Ibanez Edge zero trems but if i had to choose one or the other in terms of comfort i would prefer the OFR - easier to mute, more comfortable, prefer the 42mm string spacing vs ibanez which is wider, and tons of aftermarket options.
 
The OFR has hardened steel plates and brass blocks. Everything after the OFR is a lesser version of it.
 
I recently got a Jackson Broderick soloist with the Floyd pro on it and love it.
I always hit the tuning screws on the OFR when sweep picking for some reason.
I don't understand why more manufacturers don't use the pro version. I know it costs more.
The only draw back I found so far is you can't install a d drop tuna on it..
It stays in tune as good or better than any floyd I've ever had.
 
simply because the original OFR's are near perfection. The design and everything else. Only improvements are really aftermarket sustain blocks.
 
Shawn Lutz":vy460xvd said:
simply because the original OFR's are near perfection. The design and everything else. Only improvements are really aftermarket sustain blocks.
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I'm not talking about just the OFR. Most of the FR guitars I see have the licensed, Korean made, old-style versions. I don't see how having the fine tuners stick up in the air, to bump your hand against, constitutes design perfection. If it were, why did FR come out with the FR II/pro, the low-profile version? The Korean OFR are about the same price as the Korean lo-profile, so their isn't really a cost savings when choosing when choosing the older design.
 
Well, it's only on every Wolfgang ever made that's not a STP.
 
I like the Gotoh Floyds because of the angle of the fine tuners
 
Bill Brasky":1igchgsk said:
Shawn Lutz":1igchgsk said:
simply because the original OFR's are near perfection. The design and everything else. Only improvements are really aftermarket sustain blocks.
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I'm not talking about just the OFR. Most of the FR guitars I see have the licensed, Korean made, old-style versions. I don't see how having the fine tuners stick up in the air, to bump your hand against, constitutes design perfection. If it were, why did FR come out with the FR II/pro, the low-profile version? The Korean OFR are about the same price as the Korean lo-profile, so their isn't really a cost savings when choosing when choosing the older design.
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I have 20 guitars with Original Floyds. I never bump the fine tuners, do you play with your feet or your hands? :D
 
Stimulating conversation... I'm not a fan of either, but this has been an interesting read thus far.
 
OFR is tough to beat. Anyone that can manage to hit the fine tuners while playing needs to work on controlling their picking hand... :confused:

The low pro is just an off shoot, but nothing like the original.
 
RJF":mlbq6i7x said:
OFR is tough to beat. Anyone that can manage to hit the fine tuners while playing needs to work on controlling their picking hand... :confused:
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Those hacks, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, must need to work on controlling their picking hand. Don't they know that the OFR is the bestest evar!!!
 
I don't think I ever want another FR-style tremelo after playing the EBMM guitars.
 
Bill Brasky":1ai5jzhz said:
RJF":1ai5jzhz said:
OFR is tough to beat. Anyone that can manage to hit the fine tuners while playing needs to work on controlling their picking hand... :confused:
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Those hacks, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, must need to work on controlling their picking hand. Don't they know that the OFR is the bestest evar!!!
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And if they did use an OFR, I'm sure they could handle not hitting the tuners like the rest of us......


You crack me up, you obviously have a thing for wanting to poke at the OFR. Good luck with that, 95% of guitar players prefer the OFR OVER other tremelos. It's just the way it's been, and will likely continue to be. Not really a reason to start a thread just to be able to dump on it. :thumbsup:
 
On a side note, this new titanium OFR looks pretty awesome. Might have to try one out!
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Death by Uberschall":21wkm98f said:
The OFR has hardened steel plates and brass blocks. Everything after the OFR is a lesser version of it.
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This! The OFR is still much better than any other double locking option.
 
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