Detail 01
Original Series
Floyd's top line, priced roughly double the Special. Same footprint, built to a higher standard.
Product detailSKU #1315931603016
Floyd RoseOriginal Series Tremolo Bridge with R2 Nut Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Floyd Rose's higher-spec Original tremolo with matching R2 locking nut in black. For routed guitars where hardware longevity matters.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Upgrading from a Special or a licensed copy on a routed guitar
- Heavy vibrato players who want the more durable Floyd line
- Black-hardware builds where the trem should disappear visually
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Shoppers on a tight budget — the Special covers the same function for less
- Guitars without a tremolo rout or with mismatched post spacing
- Necks that need the wider R3 nut
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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R2 nut included
The narrower of the two common Floyd nut widths. Your neck's nut slot must measure to match.
Detail 03
Black finish
Low-glare hardware that hides scratches better than plating, though the coating can wear through at fine tuner edges.
Detail 04
Double-locking design
Strings clamp at nut and saddle. Pitch holds through hard use; string changes take longer and need an allen key.
Detail 05
Floyd Rose bridge type
Floating recessed trem, bends both directions. Needs a routed cavity, spring claw and balanced setup to work right.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure post spacing and rout depth — the price makes a wrong fit expensive
- 02The R2 locking nut replaces your stock nut and may need fitting
- 03Budget setup time: balancing a floating trem takes several tuning passes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Original worth double the Special?
It's Floyd's higher-spec line, built with better materials. If the guitar sees heavy trem use, the durability difference is where the money goes.
02Will it drop straight into a guitar with a Special?
If post spacing and rout match, yes. The Original shares the same footprint, so measure your existing posts first.
03Does the black finish chip?
The coating wears at high-contact points like the fine tuners and knife edges over time. It's cosmetic wear, not a function issue.
04Can I use it without the locking nut?
You can install the bridge alone, but you lose most of the tuning stability. The system works because both ends clamp.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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