The ESP Guitar Company

Where did u buy, did u buy from a catalog site like musiciansfriend or did u go to a store? Could be a neck issue and might need adjusted. If you went the catalog way chances are it was never really set up right or accurate, if it was thru a store take it in and have the tech check it out.

Lube the NUT!!! Seriously. Get a graphite pencil and rub that sum'bitch in the string slots and then send me a thank-you letter. Cookies are nice too.

^Can't hurt to try that too!

it has worked , seems like theres more probs tho

tech time

Thanks for the replies. Bought it from a store, not close by, so bit of a hassle to go there again... Will do if all else fails though. Will try the graphite pencil, thanks tee5150ii

Ok, some feedback, after applying the graphite it is more stable. Stays in tune while playing much better, still goes sharp, but not as wildly - using the tremolo is still risky though.

@Matt, yes keeps going sharp, I’m always having to loosen, then tighten back up to pitch. I did adjust the truss rod. Basically here is what I have done:

Adjusted the relief to flat (no relief), then added slight relief in ¼ turns leaving guitar to settle for a day as per instructions I read in this forum. (now between 0.5 and 1mm)
Adjusted bridge height (3.0mm at 24th fret)
Fitted new strings – had to tighten tremolo springs slightly to get it level @ pitch
Intonation and adjusted string heights to match fretboard radius

I’m going to keep on lubing the nut (he he), maybe it needs time and a bit more playing action to settle in. I think I will order a replacement graphite nut in the meantime anyway. Thanks for the help guys.

just might be ^

sumthing affecting the strings