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I have not had that problem with FR in the past, but yes, I affirm that others have.

Are you threading your sting through with the ball end at the tuner post or are you threading the ball end in near that bridge block?

If you are threading the entire ball into the bridge block, and it slips out, cut the ball off and thread either the plain string in, or the bend and crimp the string with pliers.

If you are threading the plain string in, then try folding and crimping it, which should not be necessary, but it's a way, or try a new string with the whole ball, which is the opposite of the above. It's got to work one way or the other.

You've seen the tutorials and presumable youtubes, so there is no need to repeat. But ensure that you are propping the bridge up with a block of wood or a taped 9 volt battery enabling you to tighten the block-tightening allen screw.

If somehow it has been overtightened, which isn't likely as you did not mention it, then it can be stripped, and you would have difficulty getting it snug and keeping it snug or tight enough to grip and hold the string under tension. Let us know.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Blue Jay https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/floyd-rose-saddle-block-problem/#post-356557 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/floyd-rose-saddle-block-problem/#post-356546 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:01:31 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance kent_eh https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/floyd-rose-saddle-block-problem/#post-356546 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/floyd-rose-saddle-block-problem/#post-39562 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:26:06 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance Crandles https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/floyd-rose-saddle-block-problem/#post-39562