new strings, new bridge?
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Yes, I wrote that company where I got the guitar from and will HUNT THEM DOWN and I wrote ESP. Lets see what will happen 
You must not tune down much if you consider 12-52 "monster strings" hehehehhehehehehe
And I've used 12's & 13's on my EC-400 (with some standard Tune-o-matic or other) for years and never once had any professional adjustment on my bridge, and I truly can't remember the last time I broke a string (though I too sweat like a motherfucker, so I change 'em about every 1.5 months cuz they're so grimy
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I really don't know, honestly - I know my saddles are fine, so I guess my sweat is less acidic, and I pick pretty hard and bend like crazy (to me bending is the real string breaker). I think the main thing, though, is that the EC's are 24.75" scale length, so less tension on the neck is less tension on the saddles
Yeah I just thought about that and I don't think I've broken a string in a very long time. My strings just get worn out and I replace them. It's been a very long time since I've had one of those "fuck, I broke a string" moments.
I've never heard of Gotoh making the TonePros stuff, but then again ESP and Schecter both deny being affilliated, yet they really are one and the same. Even still, the bridge being trashed like that after just a year and the saddles (possibly) causing all the string breaking, they should do something for him. At the very least replace the bridge and charge him labor or something.
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I've never heard of Gotoh making the TonePros stuff, but then again ESP and Schecter both deny being affilliated, yet they really are one and the same. Even still, the bridge being trashed like that after just a year and the saddles (possibly) causing all the string breaking, they should do something for him. At the very least replace the bridge and charge him labor or something.
~006
I got an answer from the shop where I bought the guitar... they said:
“specifications subject to change without notice”.
They said they don't touch the guitars after ordering them from ESP or change any parts. Plus: "Gotoh Bridges are just as good as TonePros. ESP is using Gotoh hardware for all ESP Std and Custom Series." Is that true? I've send them another mail with the picture.... let's see what they say after that.
“specifications subject to change without notice”.
They said they don't touch the guitars after ordering them from ESP or change any parts. Plus: "Gotoh Bridges are just as good as TonePros. ESP is using Gotoh hardware for all ESP Std and Custom Series." Is that true? I've send them another mail with the picture.... let's see what they say after that.
ESP uses Gotoh, Spertzel, and sometimes TonePros. My best friend has an ESP endorsement and none of his have ever shipped with TonePros stuff. His always have Gotoh bridges and Spertzel locking tuners. And no, Gotoh bridges are not as good as TonePros. They don't even come close. A Gotoh is nothing but a standard TOM knock-off. The TonePros bridges have a patented locking system that no one else can use. What's worse is that TonePros and Gibson make their bridges out of top quality materials, to ensure maximum resonance, sustain and tone (just like a Real Floyd Rose). Gotoh uses cheap "pot metal" in the construction of their bridges and other hardware, which is why they suffer more over time from elements and corrosion (like a "licensed" Floyd Rose).
pifos_2
des scoubidoubidous wha !
can't help on the bridge problem. but....
what I can tell you is to wash your hands everytime you play ??!!
what I can tell you is to wash your hands everytime you play ??!!
Seriously Marcus? Haha. Well, as far as them being the same company, it's a little hard to "prove", but they at least use the same factory. If you look at a HellRaiser and any of the LTD Deluxe models, it's extremely obvious.
Both use the same hardware and have pretty much the same appointments. Also, the see-thru black cherry finish from both companies are identical. There is only one logical answer to me...
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Both use the same hardware and have pretty much the same appointments. Also, the see-thru black cherry finish from both companies are identical. There is only one logical answer to me...
~006
Ravenous Enemy
hell alive
+1
if the grooves are too small for the string thickness this WILL cause string breakge. it's the same as when you put fat strings on and the slots in the nut aren't big enough for the strings to fit in, but because the bridge is metal it tends to cut the strings. Sweat will have minimal effect.
just try filing the saddles a little bigger and smoother to start with.
And I've used 12's & 13's on my EC-400 (with some standard Tune-o-matic or other) for years and never once had any professional adjustment on my bridge, and I truly can't remember the last time I broke a string (though I too sweat like a motherfucker, so I change 'em about every 1.5 months cuz they're so grimy
I beg to differ
Indeed. I noticed on a friend's brand new EC-1000 that he has the LTD locking tuners instead of the Sperzels. When they first introduced the Deluxe series they all had locking Sperzels, mine does. I don't understand why they aren't using them anymore.
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dude, laugh at me but... I even have a special HAND SWEAT TOWEL :-D
I never thought this topic will be discussed so much but I still feel like I'm the only person having such a serious problem about string breakage.
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