ESP Eclipse II VB - Can´t hold tuning, and other stuff
ESP Eclipse II VB - Can´t hold tuning, and other stuff
Hey guys.
I got my eclipse in the mail 2 days ago and been trying it out. So i changed the tuning to C standard, which is what i will be using with the eclipse. Put on some .13 - .56 strings on it but the bottom 2 at least are a bit flappy and i get some string/fret buzz on the higher frets. Not an action problem because it isn´t low. Also tightened the truss rod a bit because of the higher gauge strings.
Anyways, i have 2 questions, the first being that the nut seems to be higher on the lower strings and then starts getting lower on the higher strings, like a diagonal descent. Is that normal?
Also, are the gotoh locking tuners good? Cause i can´t even bend a string without it going out of tune. I think that locking and turning of the screw is just crap cause i´m guessing when you tune the guitar, due to the pressure, that thing will come slightly loose and f*** up your tunning. Or maybe i´m doing it wrong.
Help?
I've always had issues with the G string on a split stock. Even when I changed out the nut. I haven't lubricated it yet, but I'm going to start doing that. Perhaps switching to a wound 3rd would help?
A lot of folks I talk to have the same problem. It's enough that I don't like using a guitar with a split stock live as much and really don't like using it for recording.
I have three eclipses, all with gotoh locking tuners. One tuned to E, one tuned to E flat, and one tuned to C. I have no problems with tuning unless their fresh strings. And I like to bend the crap out of the strings. Every once in a while, mostly the g string will go out of tune from massive bending, but thats about it. Look into checking the gotoh tuner if functioning properly and a correct setup.