Bridge

    Floyd Rose Special Tremolo (Right-Handed)

    Floyd Rose's more affordable production tremolo, built to the same double-locking design and dimensions as the Original but using zinc alloy saddles and a zinc alloy sustain block in place of steel and brass.

    9 guitars checked: 6 likely drop-in, 2 needs verification, 1 not compatible.

    For your ESP LTD MH-1000

    Needs verification

    This guitar ships with ESP's own version of a licensed Floyd Rose, not this exact product. Whether the mounting matches has not been confirmed.

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    Part specs

    String spacing

    54mm

    Confirmed

    Bridge type

    Tremolo (Floyd Rose double-locking, licensed)

    Confirmed

    Installation notes

    Remove the old tremolo, then mount into the existing route and studs. Take care pulling the old studs and inserts, since post holes can strip and then need doweling and redrilling before new studs will seat firmly. The string lock screws are slightly shorter than the Original's, which only matters on bodies routed tight rather than to Original spec. Set up intonation and spring tension afterwards.

    Guitars we've checked

    9 guitars checked: 6 likely drop-in, 2 needs verification, 1 not compatible.

    ESP

    E-II Eclipse FR

    Likely drop-in

    Floyd Rose lists this as sharing the Original's dimensions, so it should fit the existing route and studs. Worth knowing it is a step down in materials rather than up, with zinc saddles and a zinc block where the stock bridge has steel and brass.

    Why we say this

    Floyd Rose lists the Special as sharing dimensions with the Original, so it fits the same route and studs as the genuine Floyd Rose Original this guitar ships with. It is a step down in materials, with zinc alloy saddles and a zinc alloy sustain block in place of steel and brass, and its string lock screws are slightly shorter, which only matters on bodies routed tight.

    Jackson

    Dinky DK2 2021

    Likely drop-in

    This bolts into the same route and studs as the bridge already on this guitar. Worth knowing it is a step down in materials rather than up, the Special uses zinc saddles and a zinc block where the stock 1000 Series uses steel and brass. Good as a like-for-like replacement, less so as an upgrade. Take care pulling the old studs, the post holes can strip.

    Why we say this

    Floyd Rose's own Swapping Your Floyd Rose guide lists the 6-string Original, Custom Shoppe, 1984, Special, 1000 Series Original and Titanium as sharing the same dimensions and swappable with each other without additional routing. This guitar ships with the 1000 Series, so the Special uses the same route and studs. Two caveats from the same guide: the Special's string lock screws are marginally shorter than the Original's, which only bites on bodies routed tight around a Special rather than to Original spec, and pulling existing studs and inserts can strip the post holes, in which case they need doweling and redrilling. On tier direction, Floyd Rose describes the 1000 Series as carrying the design, materials and features of the Original in a Korean-made bridge, while the Special swaps zinc alloy saddles for steel and a zinc alloy sustain block for brass. Fitting a Special here is a like-for-like replacement, not a step up. Verified against floydrose.com, September 2026.

    Jackson

    Kelly KEX 2022

    Likely drop-in

    The genuine factory bridge for this exact guitar, confirmed across multiple retailer spec sheets.

    Why we say this

    Multiple retailer spec sheets confirm this exact guitar ships with a genuine Floyd Rose Special, matching this bridge directly.

    Jackson

    King V KVX 2021

    Likely drop-in

    The genuine factory bridge for this exact guitar, confirmed by Jackson's own product page.

    Why we say this

    Multiple retailer spec sheets and Jackson's own product page confirm this exact guitar ships with a genuine Floyd Rose Special, matching this bridge directly.

    Jackson

    Rhoads RR3 2021

    Likely drop-in

    This bolts into the same route and studs as the bridge already on this guitar. Worth knowing it is a step down in materials rather than up, the Special uses zinc saddles and a zinc block where the stock 1000 Series uses steel and brass. Good as a like-for-like replacement, less so as an upgrade. Take care pulling the old studs, the post holes can strip.

    Why we say this

    Floyd Rose's own Swapping Your Floyd Rose guide lists the 6-string Original, Custom Shoppe, 1984, Special, 1000 Series Original and Titanium as sharing the same dimensions and swappable with each other without additional routing. This guitar ships with the 1000 Series, so the Special uses the same route and studs. Two caveats from the same guide: the Special's string lock screws are marginally shorter than the Original's, which only bites on bodies routed tight around a Special rather than to Original spec, and pulling existing studs and inserts can strip the post holes, in which case they need doweling and redrilling. On tier direction, Floyd Rose describes the 1000 Series as carrying the design, materials and features of the Original in a Korean-made bridge, while the Special swaps zinc alloy saddles for steel and a zinc alloy sustain block for brass. Fitting a Special here is a like-for-like replacement, not a step up. Verified against floydrose.com, September 2026.

    Jackson

    Soloist SL2 2022

    Likely drop-in

    This bolts into the same route and studs as the bridge already on this guitar. Worth knowing it is a step down in materials rather than up, the Special uses zinc saddles and a zinc block where the stock 1000 Series uses steel and brass. Good as a like-for-like replacement, less so as an upgrade. Take care pulling the old studs, the post holes can strip.

    Why we say this

    Floyd Rose's own Swapping Your Floyd Rose guide lists the 6-string Original, Custom Shoppe, 1984, Special, 1000 Series Original and Titanium as sharing the same dimensions and swappable with each other without additional routing. This guitar ships with the 1000 Series, so the Special uses the same route and studs. Two caveats from the same guide: the Special's string lock screws are marginally shorter than the Original's, which only bites on bodies routed tight around a Special rather than to Original spec, and pulling existing studs and inserts can strip the post holes, in which case they need doweling and redrilling. On tier direction, Floyd Rose describes the 1000 Series as carrying the design, materials and features of the Original in a Korean-made bridge, while the Special swaps zinc alloy saddles for steel and a zinc alloy sustain block for brass. Fitting a Special here is a like-for-like replacement, not a step up. Verified against floydrose.com, September 2026.

    ESP LTD MH-1000

    ESP

    LTD MH-1000 2022

    Needs verification

    This guitar ships with ESP's own version of a licensed Floyd Rose, not this exact product. Whether the mounting matches has not been confirmed.

    Why we say this

    Guitar ships with a Floyd Rose 1000SE, ESP's own licensed variant, which is a different specific product from the generic Floyd Rose Special even though both sit at a similar price tier. Cavity and stud match has not been independently confirmed.

    Help confirm this fit

    Ibanez

    S1070PBZ 2023

    Needs verification

    This guitar's exact stock tremolo system is not confirmed. Confirm your exact bridge model before ordering.

    Why we say this

    This guitar's exact double-locking trem model is not confirmed, and different Ibanez Edge-family systems use genuinely different cavity routing from a generic Floyd Rose Special. Cannot assume fitment without knowing the exact stock system.

    Help confirm this fit

    Not compatible

    Ibanez

    S670QM 2022

    This guitar's stock Edge Zero II system uses different routing than a generic Floyd Rose, this will not drop in.

    Why we say this

    Ships with an Edge Zero II, a distinct double-locking design from a generic Floyd Rose Special with different cavity routing and stud spacing.

    This page has 2 open questions

    If you have fitted any of these to this Floyd Rose Special Tremolo (Right-Handed), tell us what you found and we'll update the data.