FAQs

Studio Tree

Tune-a-Floyd

Tiny Tone Blocks

Rock Socks

Studio Tree Questions

It stands 25 inches tall above the surface you have clamped it to. The length of the rod without the clamp is 26 inches. The rod and the clamp base weigh a little under two pounds together. It takes up about 7 square inches of area on the side of a desk. The hooks measure approximately 2-1/4 inches deep and 3 inches front to back. The horizontal surface of the bottom set of hooks stands 11 inches off the desk surface and the upper set is approximately 22-1/2 inches above the surface. The wire hooks have a diameter of 3/16”.

  • How much will the unit hold?

The unit will hold 13 pounds of cables plus the weight of the unit itself for a total of 15 Pounds Total Capacity. The load should be evenly distributed on all the hooks.. Putting extreme weigh on one hook is not recommended and may damage the unit. Do not hang more than 3 pounds of weight on one hook. You should make your loops of cable approximately 10 inches long to sit comfortably on the unit. The hooks overhanging the edge of the table can accept much longer lengths that hang down below the level of the desk top.

  • Will the unit clamp to all types of table edge?

No. The clamp included with the Studio Tree is designed to work with flat and square table edges - not rounded or curved edges like kitchen countertops. It will clamp securely to any table edge that is flat and square on both upper and lower surfaces. On curved or rounded surfaces the unit has a tendency to slip backwards and may become unattached - so we do not recommend trying it. There must be at least 1-1/4 inches of clear, flat space on the underside of the table edge for round part of the clamp to grab on to. The opening of the clamp will fit on a table a maximum of 2 inches thick.

  • Is there a Warranty?

** Audiobeaver products carry a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty for the original purchaser unless otherwise specifically stated. Proof of purchase is required for a warranty claim. Repair or replacement of the defective item shall be at the discretion of Audio Beaver or it’s distributors. Paint coatings and foam sleeves on the Studio Tree are considered normal wear & tear items and are not covered under warranty. Audio Beaver assumes no liability for products used in ways other than as advertised. Just contact us:

Tune-a-Floyd Questions:

  • How does it really work?

The Tune-a-Floyd works because your guitar remembers the exact string tension it was under when the blocks were in place and it was in tune. All you have to do is get back to that same exact string tension with the blocks removed and the guitar will be in tune.

  • Will this method damage my Floyd Rose.

Absolutely not. The only caveat is care must be taken to use the proper size screwdriver when adjusting the claw spring screws so as not to damage the heads of the screws.

  • I used the method and the guitar is not in tune. What happened?

Most likely you simply made a mistake and you just need to go through the steps again. If the bridge came dislodged off the post when you changed the strings and it did not re-seat properly - this will cause problems. Check the bridge is properly seated and level on the posts and repeat the tuning procedure.

  • I’ve done the procedure several times and my tuning is unstable. What gives?

There is most likely a mechanical problem with your guitar. You should consult a Guitar Tech to have them inspect your instrument. Cheaper guitars with licensed Floyd Rose bridges can wear out after just a few years of playing because of the low-quality alloys used to make the bridges. If you bought the guitar used it might need a complete setup to be brought back to proper specifications so it functions properly. Consult a qualified Tech.

  • Will this kit work for a Strat-style bridge?

Yes - it will. Follow the exact same procedure and just ignore the sections about fine tuners and locking the nut retainer screws.

  • Do I have to wait till I change my strings to use the kit?

No. You can use it whenever you need to in order to get in tune. Follow the procedure but just loosen your strings a lot instead of replacing them.

  • Does my Floyd Rose need lubrication?

No. Just keeping it clean and free of grime is all you need to do. If you have a vintage guitar that is starting to rust you might want to consider replacing the rusted hardware. A Floyd Rose bridge’s knife edges and saddles can wear out after years of use - but lubrication will not help this.

  • Do I have to use the screw included with the kit?

No. It’s included to help make the kit easier to use but you can use the blocks by themselves if you wish.

  • Can I use the kit to permanently block the bridge? (Hard-tail)

Yes you can. However, we recommend picking up a set of our Tiny Tone Blocks which are made especially for that - and then use the Tune-a-Floyd kit specifically for tuning.

Tiny Tone Blocks and Rock Socks FAQ’s

  • Are Tiny Tone Blocks a permanent change?

No. Just remove the blocks and the guitar is back to normal. If the blocks are in very tightly you can re-insert the tremolo bar and gently pull UP on it to take some of the pressure off the blocks to remove them. **Do not force the bar down while the blocks are in place. You will damage your instrument. Always remove the bar when the wood blocks are in place to prevent accidents.

  • What if the guitar still won't stay in tune after installing the blocks?

It you have the cavity behind the metal tone block filled with wood and it's pressed in snugly tight, and the bridge is sitting flat/parallel with the guitar body and it still goes out of tune with playing then you either have a problem with your guitar's nut or the tuning pegs. It's probably not the tuning pegs unless they are loose. To check them, loosen all the strings until they are very slack first - and then make sure all the nuts that hold the tuners to the headstock are snuggly tight. It's MUCH more common for a poorly cut nut to grab and bind the strings causing tuning instability - especially with bending strings or playing hard. This requires a guitar tech or a luthier to fix the problem because filing the slots on the nut must be done very precisely and with special files.

  • Is any glue used?

Does it damage the finish? No. We do not recommend using any adhesives to install the blocks. Since the blocks are all contained inside the tremolo cavity which is not normally finished - there is no danger.

  • How do I remove the blocks?

Just pull the blocks out and the guitar is back to normal. Re-install the trem bar and use it to try to take some pressure off the wooden blocks before removing them. Pulling up on the bar with a floating trem should allow the blocks to fall out. Be careful not to wedge or pry against the guitar body with any tools so you don't damage the finish. Just wiggle the blocks and pull straight up and they'll come out.

  • How many guitars can I block off with one kit?

We give you enough to block off ONE tremolo guitar of any make or model. No one ever uses all of them. You'll definitely have left overs.

  • Do I have to put wood blocks in front of the tremolo block and behind it?

No. As long as you completely fill the cavity behind the metal tone block you are good. Filling in the other side will increase the transfer of vibrations and sustain - but you will have to remove the cavity springs and deal with the claw and grounding wire - so it's optional. We recommend just filling the back cavity so you don't have to deal with that. If you do choose to remove the springs it's easiest to just tape or hot glue the claw into place and leave it attached to the grounding wire. If you notice noise or hum you will have to re-install at least one of the springs so the bridge is grounded or install a separate grounding wire. We recommend you leave this to the pros. Watch the video on the bottom of the  home page that walks you through the installation.

  • Do I have to remove the springs and other stuff in the back cavity?

We recommend leaving all that in place. Just fill in the space behind the metal tone block with wood.

  • Can I use these blocks if I have a Bigsby or a Gretsch style tremolo?

NO - you can not. This kit is made for Stratocaster, PRS, Floyd Rose and other similar bridges with a metal tone block, springs and claw in the back cavity of the body. It will NOT work for surface-mounted tremolos. 

  • Is there a Warranty on Rock Socks or Tiny Tone Blocks?

Only if there is a manufacturing defect. Tiny Tone Blocks and Rock Socks are considered normal wear items and are not covered by a time warranty. If you find a defect when you receive either of these products - please contact us and let us know.