Floyd Rose's saddle blocks: silly?

Floyd Rose's saddle blocks are used to lock the strings in place. Isn't that a major design flaw? I mean, they
add complexity to the bridge design and end up making the manufacturing process more expensive, all without
adding any value. Wouldn't it be simpler, easier and cheaper if the string's ball end was used to lock down
the strings?


Rui Maciel

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