D is not THAT low, but you may want to consider moving up in string gauge.

A floyd should keep strings well in tune regardless of the tuning. But every time you change tuning or string gauge, the floyd must be set up all over again. You don't simply change tunings as you would with a fixed-bridge guitar or even a standard trem guitar.

I was speaking about dropping the tuning down to D from E and even doing a drop C. I've seen the EVH nob for a drop D, but I have difficulty with the D tuning. I think a lower guage is something I need to try, but I am curious about what you mean by resetting the whole floyd rose. Thanks for the posts.


**when I lower the tuning the spring tension ends up naturally bringing the tone towards E**

It works for me but I just can't get C... :[.

if you use lower tunings like D C or even B ,you need to change string guages to a higher guage like 10's or even 11's for B. when you change string guage, your bridge will also change dramtically. you will have to adjust the spring claw(2 screws in the back of the trem cavity). these are used to counter the pull from the strings on top. when dealing with a floyd system, you have a balancing act between the springs underneath and the strings on top. in order to level the bridge out you adjust the spring claw. it is a time consuming process.

I have a tune where i drop the E down to a D but never drop a whole step all the way around. I only have done typical alt. tunings on my acoustic, i'm always on 4/40 on my electric..I dunno i don't want to bother with it too much.

Buy another guitar with Floyd Rose and ask the guy on the store to set it up to D. Don't mess with the guitar's tuning, it'll change the tension on the neck!

Tension on the neck is the least problem.

Changing string gauge and/or tuning messes with the bridge balance and there are enough issues that stem from there (string height, intonation and tuning stability). If the lower tuning is combined with heavier strings, there are good chances the neck won't need adjustment.


To Geeeorge:
If you want to change tunings often, you need a different guitar for each tuning or a guitar without a floyd. The time you'll spend setting up the balance of the floyd again and again after each tuning/gauge change will soon make it worth the money to buy a second guitar.

Well, people reading your post can't read what was on your mind, can they? :P I was not reprimanding you, I just had to put things into perspective so that the person with the problem doesn't go on a wild goose chase.