FlowTrem2 is a complete high-performance double-locking tremolo system for 6- and 7-string guitars. It keeps the established Floyd Rose Original-style operating principle and mounting footprint while redesigning the tremolo structure around Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5), gauge-dependent V-saddle support, extended adjustment geometry, the MONOLITH block system and the KMS OmniPort arm interface.
FlowTrem2 can replace a compatible Original-style tremolo without routing or structural modification. Confirm the actual pivot geometry, string alignment, cavity and selected block clearance first; the label “Floyd Rose-style” alone does not establish a drop-in fit.
In Brief
- Complete Grade 5 titanium tremolo architecture rather than selected titanium upgrade parts.
- 6- and 7-string versions.
- Gauge-dependent V-saddle support, increased fine-tuner travel and 2 mm additional usable intonation range.
- Standard fine-tuner architecture without the conventional permanent Fine Tuner Tension Plate.
- MONOLITH block heights: 30, 32, 35, 37 or 42 mm; optional 2 mm titanium shim.
- OmniPort with two included 6 mm FlowBars: stainless steel and titanium.
- FlowTrem2 N, G, BK and FlowTrem2 C.
Product Overview
Feature | FlowTrem2 |
System | Double-locking floating tremolo · 6- and 7-string |
Main construction | Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) |
Saddles | Gauge-dependent V support · integrated blind string-locating recess |
Intonation | 2 mm greater usable range than the conventional Floyd Rose-style reference geometry |
Fine-tuner range | Increased through redesigned saddle geometry |
Tremolo block | MONOLITH 30 / 32 / 35 / 37 / 42 mm · optional 2 mm shim |
Arm system | OmniPort + two included 6 mm FlowBars |
FlowTrem2 is designed as one coordinated titanium tremolo architecture. Baseplate, saddles, saddle mounting parts, MONOLITH block, fine-tuner components and locking hardware are not conventional parts selectively upgraded to titanium; they are designed to work together as one system.
Grade 5 Titanium Architecture, Tone & Response
FlowTrem2 uses Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) throughout the tremolo structure. The baseplate, saddles, saddle mounting parts, fine-tuner components, locking hardware and MONOLITH block are Grade 5 titanium. Function-specific exceptions include stainless-steel springs and the stainless-steel OmniPort base. The titanium FlowBar and formed Spring Claw use Grade 2 titanium; the second included FlowBar is stainless steel.
The intended FlowTrem2 response is defined less by simple brightness than by definition and control:
- Fast attack and clearly defined transients
- Tight low frequencies and strong string separation
- Reduced low-mid congestion
- Precise response under high gain and in lower tunings
- Long, even decay with a stable fundamental and separated harmonics
- Direct dynamic response to picking, muting and vibrato input
The result comes from the complete mechanical system — material, mass, saddle geometry, contact surfaces, baseplate, MONOLITH block, guitar construction and setup — rather than from titanium as an isolated component.
Saddle and Adjustment Architecture
Gauge-Dependent V-Saddle Support
FlowTrem2 uses a precisely machined V-shaped string contact. Different string diameters settle to different depths:
- thinner strings sit deeper
- thicker strings sit higher
This creates gauge-dependent support height while keeping the string securely centered. The benefit is not the elimination of saddle filing — conventional Floyd-style saddles are not normally filed — but the different way the V geometry supports strings of different diameters.
Blind String-Locating Recess
Inside the locking-insert cavity, a small blind recess receives the cut end of the string beneath the locking insert. It keeps the string aligned during clamping and helps the insert engage consistently without requiring excessive screw force. The recess is not a through-hole.
Increased Fine-Tuner Travel
The beveled underside of the saddle allows more downward saddle movement before it reaches the surrounding bridge geometry. The exact additional travel depends on saddle height and intonation position, so it is described as an increased usable range rather than one universal millimeter value.
2 mm More Usable Intonation Range
The FlowTrem2 baseplate moves the bend line 2 mm farther rearward and uses a 50° rear section. Together with the saddle geometry, this provides 2 mm more usable rearward intonation range than the conventional Floyd Rose-style reference geometry — particularly useful with heavier gauges, lower tunings and setups already close to their rear adjustment limit.
Fine-Tuner Architecture Without the Permanent Tension Plate
Standard FlowTrem2 omits the conventional permanent Fine Tuner Tension Plate beneath the String Locking Screws. Under normal string tension, the proven fine-tuner operating principle remains unchanged: the fine tuner acts on the String Locking Screw and string tension keeps the mechanism positively engaged.
When the tremolo is unstrung, a saddle can therefore have a small amount of vertical movement. Players who prefer the saddles to remain lightly supported during string changes can temporarily screw the Fine-Tuners fully down. This is optional, not required.
A conventional Tension Plate configuration can be added deliberately with the dedicated KMS support sheet; because this adds approximately 1.5 mm to the underside stack, the MONOLITH selection must then be checked again.
MONOLITH Tremolo Block System
MONOLITH is the Grade 5 titanium block system developed for FlowTrem2. Choose from 30, 32, 35, 37 or 42 mm block-body heights. A separate 2 mm Grade 5 titanium shim adds reach when needed.
Short when possible. Extended when needed. Select from the actual spring geometry and clearance throughout the intended movement—not from the old block number alone. Spring Retainers, protruding spring hooks and the rear cover must be included in the check.
MONOLITH blocks and the separate Height Spacer also fit Floyd Rose Original and Original Hot Rod (6- and 7-string), 1000 Series Original-style and Special (6-string), Non-Fine Tuner, Schaller LockMeister 6/7 and the classic Schaller double-locking Tremolo. The standard block mounting pattern is 17 mm between adjacent hole centres and 34 mm between the outer holes.
Floyd Rose 1000 Series 7-string, Special 7-string, Pro, 1000 Series Pro and Gotoh locking tremolos use different block interfaces. This model list describes the MONOLITH block and Height Spacer; complete FlowTrem2 replacement is covered separately below.
Use the illustrated selection guide for the full compatibility list, Height Spacer specifications, measurements and comparison drawings.
How to Choose the Correct Tremolo Block Height
OmniPort and FlowBars
OmniPort is the FlowTrem2 arm socket system. It fits a nominal 9 mm baseplate opening and accepts the matched 6 mm KMS FlowBars.
Both supplied FlowBars use the same geometry and lower click groove. Inserting the arm engages the internal spring clip with a defined click, while two O-rings support a controlled fit. The arm-mounted adjustment and retention cap then:
- sets rotational resistance
- removes unwanted play and wobble
- secures the arm against pull-out
Every FlowTrem2 includes two FlowBars:
- Stainless-Steel FlowBar — the robust all-purpose choice for frequent stage use and forceful tremolo techniques.
- Titanium FlowBar — exceptionally light and responsive in feel; it should not be forced against the mechanical limits of the tremolo.
Floyd Rose and compatible Schaller 6 mm collar-style arms can also work with OmniPort. They retain their own collar-based adjustment and retention rather than using the lower KMS click groove.
Versions and Finishes
Version | Finish direction |
FlowTrem2 N | Natural titanium |
FlowTrem2 G | Gold PVD |
FlowTrem2 BK | Carbon Black PVD |
FlowTrem2 C | DLC on baseplate and complete Saddle/Saddle Mounting Part units + Carbon Black PVD on the remaining normally coated titanium components |
The MONOLITH block and Spring Retainer remain sanded natural titanium in all versions. Selected small titanium detail components are purple anodized. Mixed-color configurations are also available where offered.
Compatibility and Ordering
A complete configuration requires five decisions:
- String count: 6 or 7 strings.
- Finish: N, G, BK, C or an offered mixed-color configuration.
- MONOLITH block height: 30, 32, 35, 37 or 42 mm.
- Installed reach: without a shim or with the optional 2 mm shim, as determined by the block-selection guide.
- Mounting system: two-piece studs and bushings or one-piece wood studs.
FlowTrem2 follows the established Floyd Rose Original-style operating principle and mounting concept. A no-routing replacement requires compatible pivot geometry, string alignment and sufficient clearance through the intended range. Check the actual guitar using the installation guide before ordering.
FlowTrem2 does not use thumbwheels.
Technical Specifications
Feature | Specification |
System | Double-locking floating tremolo |
String versions | 6-string and 7-string |
Main tremolo material | Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) |
FlowBar materials | Stainless steel + titanium |
FlowBar shaft diameter | 6 mm |
OmniPort baseplate opening | 9 mm nominal |
OmniPort socket | Stainless steel |
Baseplate rear section | 50° |
Bend-line position | 2 mm farther rearward than conventional Floyd Rose-style reference geometry |
Usable intonation range | 2 mm greater than conventional reference geometry |
Fine-tuner travel | Increased; varies with saddle height and intonation position |
MONOLITH block-body heights | 30 · 32 · 35 · 37 · 42 mm |
Optional shim | 2 mm · Grade 5 titanium |
Principal versions | N · G · BK · C |
Thumbwheels | Not used |
Included with FlowTrem2
Every FlowTrem2 includes the complete tremolo assembly, the selected MONOLITH block, one Stainless-Steel FlowBar, one Grade 2 Titanium FlowBar, selected mounting hardware and configuration-specific components. Confirm the shim, Spring Retainer and other package contents for the selected block configuration when ordering.
Installation and Setup
The Product Guide covers the architecture and ordering decisions. Detailed installation, tremolo balancing, block clearance, Fine-Tuner setup and care are kept in the dedicated guides:
FAQ
Is FlowTrem2 a conventional Floyd-style tremolo fitted with titanium upgrades?
No. The primary tremolo architecture — including baseplate, saddles, saddle mounting parts, MONOLITH block and principal locking and adjustment components — is designed as one coordinated Grade 5 titanium system.
Is FlowTrem2 a drop-in replacement?
It can be, when the existing pivot geometry, string alignment and cavity provide the required fit and movement clearance. A Floyd Rose-style name or nominal post spacing alone is not sufficient; check the actual guitar before ordering.
Why do the V-saddles matter?
Their V geometry creates gauge-dependent support height: thinner strings sit deeper and thicker strings sit higher. It also provides secure centering. The benefit is not the elimination of saddle filing.
Does FlowTrem2 require the Fine-Tuners to be screwed fully down during string changes?
No. That is only an optional way to stabilize the saddles while the guitar is unstrung.
Why is the intonation range longer?
The baseplate bend line is positioned 2 mm farther rearward and the complete geometry provides 2 mm more usable rearward saddle travel than the conventional reference.
Which MONOLITH block should I choose?
Choose from the actual cavity depth, body thickness, spring position and required movement range. Do not select from the nominal length of the previous block alone.
What is the difference between the two included FlowBars?
They have the same geometry. The stainless-steel arm is the more robust all-purpose choice; the Grade 2 titanium arm is substantially lighter in feel.