Allparts LT-0868-000 The Key

I am one of those rare soles who changes tuning on their floyd equipped guitar a lot.
Since I purchased the guitar in 2014, I don't think I have kept a tuning consistent for more than three sets of strings.

BEFORE I purchased the Key, intonation was rather annoying to set up. You need to block off the trem and take off all the string tension before you open the saddle, then tune up, check and repeat until you are in the clear.

The key makes it so much easier. Sure, you still need to drop the tension when you insert the key, but once in and back up to tension you can keep the floyd floating, open the saddle, adjust, check, adjust etc until intonated. The trem stays floating, the tension stays.
Repeat for all the strings and you are done.

I would estimate it easily shaves a quarter to half of the time needed.

If forced for a NEGATIVE: No instructions in the pack. I had to watch a couple of videos to check I understood how to use the device correctly. (Ahem, I actually prefer this, as it produces less waste - I did say if I was *forced* for a negative =) )

Contrary to most opinions I didn't find it so hard to use.

You need to hold it with one had and prevent it from rocking down.

You need to set your intonation with your guitar flat on your lap or table. And train your left hand to do all the tuning peg, pluck the strings and also fret the 12th fret and pluck at the same time.

Not as hard as I initially thought, I could get on all my strings in a moment.

TIP: Make sure your guitar has standard FR string retention screws with a proper head, otherwise the tool has nowhere to lock on. I had to change the screws on my Kramer Assault 220FR for that.

This tool was a real time saver, I can't imagine any other way to do the job as fast.