Awesome! I'm glad to hear it dude! 🤘🏼😜

Awesome! I'm glad everything worked out!! 🤘🏼😜

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I appreciate that very much! If you have questions feel free to ask! 🤘🏼😜

I'm glad! Give the video a share in any of your guitar related groups! 🤘🏼😜

You got it dude! Glad they help! 🤘🏼😊

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You’re absolutely welcome! Im glad the video was helpful! 🤘🏼😜

Awesome! Im glad they were helpful! Enjoy your new guitar!! 🤘🏼😜

Glad it was helpful! Check out my other EverTune Vids if you need more help! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic being doing that, I got an LTD MH 1000 with ET, so far an amazing guitar, swapped the EMGs for Fishman KSE, and now it screams metal ;-)

Nice! Congrats! Enjoy it! 🤘🏼😜

I like it Thanks for sharing!!

Hey Scott! Awesome! Glad you’re deciding to join the EverTune Fam! Its a great system! 9-46 might be a bit light but “should” work fine. You may want to check the Evertune website and check out their tension calculator. That will tell you if you need low tension saddles for those particular string gauges. But as I said you should be fine at standard tuning. And as for staying in tune while set up for bends, yes! It will because it will still be set up in Zone 2. You will basically tune the tuning machine up until you have obviously moved into Zone 3, then you de-tune it back down into Zone 2 as soon as the Tuning stops changing in pitch. That will insure that you can bend by applying a little pressure by bending but when you’re not bending you’re in the Zone that does not change in pitch. I hope that helps!! Enjoy the new Axe! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic great, thanks!

I’m glad the video is helpful! Lets try to get you sorted out. If you have adjusted the Truss Rod at all, You want to start buy getting your neck straight again. Watch this ➡️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtuclNNz0rbViH0.html Once you’re straight, check your Action. Then Tune and Check Fine Tuning of Open Strings. Then your intonation. After that make sure you’re near the Bend Stop. This should help you with most of these steps after the truss rod ➡️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9p0gatotamtiIE.html Let me know if you need more help! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic ,I'm so glad to have found your channel.I will do everything like you said and I'm sure it will be finally like it came from the factory.I own a Washburn Solar Evertune equipped 7 string and it came incredible.I've never had a guitar that came like this one.The playability ,action, neck...everything was great until I had the terrible idea to change gauge to drop the tuning a whole step.Regardless to say, I messed with the truss rod also but ended not liking my general tone after all and went back to the old gauge and standard tuning.I messed with the truss rod again and it was never the same.The neck feeling is somewhat tense now but it seems straight.I think I am unable to be certain if it looks bent or straight. Above all, Evertune is fantastic. Thanks for your help and I will do as you say!

Thanks for the killer video. This really helped as a new Evertune owner!

Glad to hear it! 🤘🏼😜

Hey Dude, are you changing the string gauge with this string change? Or just a fresh set? How are the other settings? Action? Is your truss rod set correctly and is the action reasonably set? How flat is it?? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get a clear idea. A higher string gauge might be necessary but it sort of shouldn’t be.. there should be enough room to make adjustments.. Hopefully we can get this shorted out. 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic Thanks for the reply, i ended up getting it intonated except for my high e string because they area the screw goes through is stripped out but its super close to being intonated so im not going to worry about it for now. i had the guitar too close to zone 3 and i think the saddle moving while i was intonating was throwing things off. its a new heavier guage. i might have to check the truss rod.

Im glad to have helped!! You pretty much always want to be fine tuning in Zone 2. In fact? You never actually want to fully be in Zone 3. Always in Zone 2 Near the Bend-Stop. Thanks for the question! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic Ok kool, Everytime i try to intonate my guitar, I have the open note in perfect pitch, but when the 12th fret is too sharp, no matter how much i turn it clockwise it doesn't get any closer to the right pitch, then my open note is all off key. And im afraid if i keep turning it some spring will pop off somewhere. Can you tell me what i am doing wrong? Thanks!!

You can also check your Action. If the string has to travel too far to the fretboard it will be sharp. I go for about 1-1.5mm give or take across all of the strings. Let us know if that helps. 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic Ok thanks. You're the man!!!!

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Thats a great question. You'll make all the same adjustments as you would for Intonation. Set the string youre working on to Zone 2 about a half to full turn from the Bendstop, adjust the height and make sure to reset the tension back after each adjustment. But before you do that, make sure your Truss Rod is adjusted correctly! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtuclNNz0rbViH0.html Hope that helps! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic thanks for the quick response. I'll be sure to check it out. Stay metal. 🤘🤘

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NEW AXE DAY!! Awesome! You shouldnt have too much trouble tuning down the extra half step. Just set all the string to Zone 2 by Detuning the actual tuning machines until the string dont bend anymore. Then use your Allan Key that came with your guitar to de tune the string using the screws inside if each of the Saddles on the Bridge. It make take a handful of turns but you should get there. Be mindful that there should be minimal resistance. It should not be hard to turn those screws in the bridge. If its is, STOP. Your string tension may be too high or low. But as I mentioned, a half step shouldnt be a problem. Give it a try. Take it slow. Try to really understand the physical mechanics of the system. Once you have that down you’ll never look back at a standard bridge again! Let me know how it works out! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic u led me to a moment where it all makes sense now. I have er all turned down to perfection now. Thank you. Standard tuning is so brutal! On my fingers. Guitar strap off to all who play standard tension. Wow my fingers hurt.

Well maybe there’s something out of place there?? It shouldn’t hurt. What Gauge Strings are on this Guitar??? BUT I’m glad its working for you. Lets sort out this Pain situation though. 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic I Just wasn't used to how tight standard tuning was n I played it way longer than I should have that way. Have her all tuned down the way that's most comfortable for me now. Pain was also cuz I was being a weirdo n putting the evertune to the test with super bands n vibrato. Must say. It works very well. I imagine a version with a trem bar should b coming next? Right? It appears to basically b a floating trem type system already? Do u think its possible? Wow. Imagine that. Evertune lead guitar. I'm in!

I certainly have imagined that! But the problem is it would only go UP in pitch... not down. Lol I doubt we’ll see that.. maybe we’ll see something like a Kahler.. when it might roll a bit in the saddles but even that is a stretch.. Glad you got the guitar where you like it! Enjoy!’ 🤘🏼😜

Thats a great question! You should lower the tension into Zone 2 about 1/4-1/2 turn or so, Check the intonation, Adjust, RESET The Tension to the Same place and Check again, make the next adjustment, and so on. You don't want the tension to be set too Deep into Zone 2 because the Saddle will not be in the correct playing position. Hope that helps! If you have more questions, Let me know! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic SWEET. Thank you SIR! Your vids are the BEST!!!

Thanks dude! 🤘🏼😜

Hey! Sorry you’re having trouble.. When adjusting the intonation you “must” be in the playing position at the threshold of the Bend-Stop otherwise the saddle is not in the correct position. Each time you make an adjustment you have to make sure you compensate for the change in tension by adjusting the tuning machine at the head stock. Your action may also be too high or you are using thick gauge string. There are a few factors that could cause this, not only with ET guitars but in general. Remember to be in the playing “bend stop” position and see that your action is about 1-1.25mm at the 12th fret. Lemme know how it goes. 🤘🏼😜

Intonation advice is always tricky when you can't physically touch the guitar. How low is your Action on these three strings? Raising it might add a bit more "Travel" to the string forcing it Sharp. String Gauge could be playing a part too. What size are you using? Also me sure to make sure your Truss Rod is properly set with just a slight bit of relief. Just in case. Hopefully We'll sort this out! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic The action is low but not low enough for string buzz. I use the D'Addario XL regular light gauge (10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46). The G string tunes open and at the 12th harmonic. But when fretted on the 12th, it is flat. The B string tunes open but is flat at the 12th harmonic and flat when fretted on the 12th. The E string tunes open but is flat at the 12th harmonic and in-tune when fretted on the 12th fret. An interesting mix of issues.

That is interesting. 🤔 I wouldn’t worry about the 12th Harmonic. That really only relates to the Open Note itself. I would only make sure the Open and 12 Fretted Notes are in tune. Try to achieve just that and let me know. 🤘🏼😜

Intonation on a Floyd is a NIGHTMARE Bro.. seriously.. Sounds like you dig your EverTunes though! 🤘🏼😜

You dont have to adjust your intonation for a whole step. You could tune the system to Drop D and then just tune the low D string up to E by bringing it into Zone 3 and the. Just tune it back to Zone 2 for Drop D again. But be aware that while the E is in Zone 3 it is susceptible to normal Tuning Slippage. Thanks for the question! Hope that helped! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic You rock! thank you so much. That seals the deal for me, gonna pull the trigger on one of these guys.

Awesome! Enjoy it!! 🤘🏼😜

Lol I was reading this like “okay (crack my knuckles) Lets get into this! And then I got to your Edit 😅 Im glad the info was helpful!! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic Haha Yeah dude it had my brain in bits to the point of almost tears hahaha i ended up starting from scratch fully resetting my evertune with a full new restring and a tune up then adjusted the intonation key ANTI clockwise to pull those flat notes into key and adjusting the evertune tuning and machine head tuners as i went...before hand i was going clockwise DOH!! LoL Jeez! Ive owned THREE evertune guitars for a few years and never figured this thing out haha thanks to your video i now know how to intonate my guitars perfectly! Now i just gotta tackle my other axe's lol Thanks brother 🤘😊 Oh! And nice ESP EII Eclipse 7 i have one too shes gorgeous! 😊

Awesome! Well stick around, we’re always talking about topics like this. And if you have questions, ask em. If its something that would make for a good video, I’ll make it! 🤘🏼😜

Awesome! You just got yourself a new sub brother! 🤘😛

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Hey dude, thanks for the compliment! In this case I would tune the whole guitar down a whole step to D and then you would tune up into Zone 3 to have the E tuning and the Drop D tuning. But keep in mind when you’re in Zone 3 the string are susceptible to Tuning Slippage. It will be as though there is No EverTune... so keep that in mind. Standard D would be the only tuning the System would actually be working in. Hope that helps! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic that helps a lot! But When I get this right, the it might literally "fall" back into a perfect D tuning when you come down from E? At the Moment it come to D on the Tuner it has to be exactly on the bandstop ... isn't it?

You want to be just below the bendstop when tuning. Maybe half to a full turn of the machine down.

Great Question, No it does not. You still need to stretch the strings. Check out some of EverTune Tutorials where I explain the process. If you don’t stretch the string well, as you bend the strings will go “flat” but on an EverTune that means the tension will slip more and more into “Zone 2” resulting in the ability to Bend Notes being reduced or impossible. But you will remain in tune. Just no bending. 🤘🏼😜

@MadManMusic thanks man, I appreciate the advice

Hell Yes!! Congrats and Enjoy!! ET’s are awesome and its okay to have more than one! 🤘🏼😜

Then you may be too close to the Bend-Stop. De-tune the actual tuning machine down a full turn or possibly even two, and then intonate. At that point you should be in Zone 2 and the tuning should not change.. I hope that helps, let me know. 🤘🏼😜

Can you elaborate? You will sometimes have to turn the fine tuners a few times to see small moves.. Have you tried spinning it a few times in a row?

I make sure I am in zone 2. Then when I try and fine tune by turning the hex key clockwise or counter clockwise the pitch doesn't change. It's almost like the screw is stripped or something. Nothing happens. It's the same thing for all the strings. When will the fine tuning not work? I've tried fine tuning in different areas in zone 2 but nothing.

Yeah. You’re definitely experiencing something abnormal.. Especially considering its across all of the strings. Each Saddle is separated to one does not effect the other. I would contact EverTune and ask them about a professional in your area that can inspect it. Sorry you’re having trouble.. this one’s above my pay grade.. Keep us posted!! 🤘🏼😜

Thanks for the response man! I spoke to sweetwater and they will be exchanging it for another one. It appears to be defective.

Im sorry to hear that dude. But I’m hapoy they got you sorted! Let us know how the next one works for ya! 🤘🏼😜

Are you using an unusual string gauge? So you’re in Zone 2. Just before bendstop? You want to be IN Zone 2. Not Zone 3 and not like ON the Bend Stop. So try lowering the tension with the tuning machines slightly. See if that helps. Let us know how that works out! 🤘🏼😜

@@MadManMusic so I am using daddario 11-56 for drop c, which I used the string calculator on the website which everything is good there as I have the standard module.

@@MadManMusic and yes I’m rolling from zone 2 into zone 3 just a little bit then backing off into zone two. I’m getting a little bit of bend play but not enough for my liking. As I’m in zone 2 from there. The note stays sharp. Even if I try to intonate after. If this all makes sense

Yes that should work fine.

@@MadManMusic is there a certain way to reset your bridge? I think I maxed everything out by messing with it too much

Thats true, but only when you’re playing a guitar without an EverTune. When you’re guitar with an ET is set in Zone 2 on this bridge system, which is where you’ll do all of your tuning and intonation, things like gravity cant pull your strings out of tune. Truthfully not even the weight of the guitar sitting on a neck rest will have much if any impact because the threshold of Zone 2 is so wide. But yes, when you’re adjusting the intonation on a guitar with a regular bridge, the playing position is preferable. 🤘🏼😜

True, the EverTune isn’t for everyone.. and I mention that often throughout my video regarding it. It works best for Professionals, Touring and Recording Musicians. However, I’m literally explaining the simplest way to make this system without any issues. Simply follow my instructions and you’ll be fine. And if you need more help, feel free to ask questions or read the comments on any of these videos! I’ve helped the hundreds of people already from my tiny little KZfaq channel! 🤘🏼😜

​@@MadManMusic I just did my first setup and it wasn't that bad. like anything it takes practice. I had to adjust the module a couple time and push it back in, but it all turned out fine. I did find that intonating to more work then expected, but once I found the right balance it went by ok. I changed out the default (9-46) to (10-52) and went to D standard. Almost all the strings tuned them selves but they were all flat on the fretted 12th intonation. I will say once it's locked in to place and in zone 2 it's amazing how "in tune" it is. An evertune bridge could make a piece of driftwood sound great. The only think that sucks when you are on zone 2, is u lose a lot of feel... if u know what i mean. Like quick pinch harmonic with vibrato isn't there anymore. But playing chords has never sounded better. I will have to play around with setting the guitar in zone 2 but close to zone 3 to get the best of both worlds of bending.

Cool man! You shouldn’t have any feel issues if you set the tension to the threshold of the Bend-Stop. Check out this video, maybe it will help! 🤘🏼😜 Pro Tip Tuesday - Easy Setup Trick To Bend Notes Using An EverTune Bridge kzfaq.info3YDwkQxaiFc?feature=share

@@MadManMusic that’s exactly what I’m talking about haha. If I don’t get in the bend-stop area u ain’t getting those

@@MadManMusic I found my modules fall in and don’t sit very high in the bridge. Or flat. I can tell they are in zone 2. They just look sunken in. Not sure if that makes sense. How do u reset the modules? Do u have a video on that?