EARVANA COMPENSATED NUT
 ESP was the first major guitar manufacturer to feature the Earvana compensated nut on some of its most popular models. By compensating each string’s length at the nut (similar to how a bridge saddle is compensated for intonation) you will notice much more accurate intonation across the fretboard, especially towards the open chording area, where this problem is most common.
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SPERZEL LOCKING TUNERS
 We have been using these fine tuners on our instruments for many years. Always requested by professional artists, these tuners are a must-have for the demanding musician. The key to their design is eliminating wraps around the string post, which can cause string slippage and tuning problems. Simply loosen the thumbwheel located on the back, feed the string through the post, lock the thumbwheel tight, cut off the remaining string, tune up and you’re finished – better tuning stability and no more restringing nightmares.
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GOTOH MAGNUM LOCK TUNERS
 ESP proudly features Gotoh locking tuners on many new and existing ESP Standard Series instruments. Gotoh parts have long been the choice for many ESP instruments over the years. Gotoh’s unique design automatically locks the string to the shaft while winding the tuning key (tuning to pitch).
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SET-THRU NECK JOINT
 Our innovative neck construction technique gives you the look and feel of a neck-thru-body design while maintaining the warmth and wood tone combinations of a set-neck instrument. Access to the upper frets is not a problem. And gone is that old traditional “bulky” set-neck heel.
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STRING-THRU BASS BRIDGE
 A few of our bridges allow the strings to be strung through the body or from the top like a traditional bridge. Stringing through the body adds more string length, which increases string tension. This comes in very handy when using lower tunings and/or you need to “beef up” the string tension but don’t want to increase the size of the strings.
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TONEPROS LOCKING BRIDGE SYSTEM
 We are proud to feature Tonepros bridge systems on many of our fine instruments. A simple, yet innovative improvement to the standard tune-o-matic bridge allows both the bridge and tailpiece to be locked down to the posts using 2 small set screws located on either end of the bridge and tailpiece. The result is increased sustain, exacting intonation perfection, and better playability & tuning – thanks to better bridge stability.
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ESP LOCKING TUNERS
 ESP proudly introduces our own locking tuners on many new and existing LTD Signature & Deluxe series instruments for 2008. Ease of use and elegant design were our key goals. Our tuners eliminate the need for wraps on the tuner shaft to improve tuning stability, reduce string slippage and simplify the restringing process. |
TWO-WAY ADJUSTING TRUSS ROD
 Most of our instruments are built using a 2-way adjusting truss rod. Unlike a traditional (single-adjusting) truss rod which is still commonly used on many other manufacturers’ instruments, our truss rod is adjustable both clockwise and counter-clockwise. With a single-adjusting truss rod, once you loosen the nut all the way, that is it. You are left with no more adjustment – this can leave your instrument unplayable if the neck cannot be adjusted properly. By using a 2-way truss rod we have eliminated the possibility of that ever happening. |
