Tech Talk
Gotoh Floyd Rose direct replacement for Horizon OFR?
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I've got a snow white Standard Series Horizon FR coming in soon and it has black nickel hardware. I'm already thinking about switching out the hardware for black.
After reading on the net, I'm actually leaning more towards...
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Esp Forest GT owners.
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Hi everyone, I'm new to the esp forums and I'm not the most knowledgeable with these kind of things so I'll be asking for help haha
I am looking to partner with someone(or someones) with a Forest GT guitar to help me...
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How does ESP get the finish on Eclipse VTB?
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The finish on the ECLIPSE II Vintage Black is the smoothest finish on a neck I've ever felt and I'm wondering how they do it.
Does anyone know the process? Thanks!...
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black inlay materials
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ive seen a few guys on the board build their own guitars. i was looking at making sone black ace of spades inlays but am not sure what material to use. i was thinking a black heavy nylon might be alright but was after a bit...
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Extra Jumbo Frets
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I have noticed in just about all , if not all, ESP/LTD guitars have extra jumbo frets. Why is that? When I played my F400, it felt like speed bumps and it was uncomfortable to my fingers. I would like to get another LTD some...
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Floyd Rose cover plate
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I just received my Urban Camo M-II I ordered and the guitar is great, but one thing is odd. The back plate that covers the springs for the Floyd isn't recessed like all of my other guitars are, so the plate protrudes just a...
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2 springs vs 3 springs for a Floyd
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is it looser and easier to push and pull with 2?...
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EMGs for 7 string?
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what pups do you prefer for a 7 string? i want advice for what to get, never had a 7 until now.
and sorry for font color.. i clicked something weird....
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ESP Eclipse Standard - Dead Frets
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Desperate for assistance.
I love my ESP Eclipse Standard however I just can NOT lower the action to an acceptable level due to some High E string fret issues on the 15th fret area. Looking for any advice. I can lower...
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18v on EMG X-Series
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Does anyone have much experience with the EMG X-Series? If so, is it worth wiring them for 18v or does the increased headroom of the X-Series make it completely unnecessary?...
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any experience or opinions on tone pros or resomax bridges?
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I'm wondering if they are worth the $60. If they will improve tone and clarity as I've read. Thanks....
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Need a replacement Schaller LFR for early 90's Maverick Deluxe
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Hey everyone,
I need a replacement tremolo for my Maverick Deluxe circa 1993ish. A friend had a Schaller "clone" that did not quite fit; the cutout is kind of tight and the block was hitting the body in one spot, and the...
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N00b question changing strings FR bridge
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Hey, Sorry for being ignorant but;
I got a LTD MH1000 and it has the floyd rose bridge type. It's time to change the strings and I have heard lots of people saying not to do it or I will mess things up. If I used the...
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Techies....how much neck relief do you like?
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I have read books by Dan Erlewine and so forth that have mentioned setting up guitars with zero relief (straight neck) or maybe .002" of relief.
I've owned several guitars (well over 25) and I always seem to dial it in at...
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