Impossible low tunning for LTD H-1001?
Impossible low tunning for LTD H-1001?
Ditch the Earvana nut, first and foremost. Secondly, take it to a shop who knows what the hell they're doing, as the dude you're taking it to sounds like an asshat.
There's no reason you shouldn't be able to get your guitar into lower tunings without hassle. I've been playing in below-D tunings for years now and have never had a problem with any guitar I've used, much less a 1000-series LTD.
Replacing the nut is more costly indeed, but necessary. Those earvana intonation fixing nuts are bullcrap compensators for sloppy guitars. They're also pre-cut for standard tuning. LTDs are of high enough precision CNC that most guitars will intonate properly without a compensated nut, and with lower tunings a compensated nut will only further any problems.
Sorry for bumping such an old topic but i was recently researching some stuff on the h1001 since sam ash had a $600 deal going on so i was planning on buying it but after reading this topic im a little bit concerned.
i usually play in drop b tuning but because earvana nut will i be able to play without any problems at all? does this problem happen to every earvana nut related guitar?
A) Use 10-52 strings for Drop D
B) Nut slot needs to be widened (a pro should do this). A new nut is probably NOT necessary, but wouldn't hurt really.
C) Adjust intonation at the bridge.
D) Some buzz on the low strings is normal when tuning down. This can be compensated by raising the action (again the bridge) and checking that neck relief is sufficient. However, usually you should not need to adjust the neck relief if you go from a .46string in E to a .52 string in D.
The reason for the buzz is usually just that the string vibrates more widely the lower it is tuned. If it is not heard through the amp, you need not be concerned.
I have a H1001 and straight out of the box the 6th string was producing a lot of fret buzz. I raised my action a little via the bridge but it did not do much. Had a friend adjust the truss rod and its been mint ever since. I use 11 gauge D'addarios on my H1001 and ive had it down to drop B for a while now with no issues. Great guitar other than that small issue
^I'm guessing he meant that you either bought a 'dud' guitar or the expert guitar dude isn't really an expert guitar dude.