Manual guitarras esp

OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L & WA R R A N T Y I N F O R M AT I O N
VERSION 1.3

OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION
VERSION 1.3

Congratulations on your new purchase and thanks for making ESP your instrument of choice! ESP has been recognized for its high quality standards and meticulous craftsmanship since the company was founded in 1975. Every ESP instrument is inspected thoroughly by ourquality control technicians prior to shipping to your local dealer. All ESP instruments are covered by our limited lifetime warranty so you can rest assured that your new instrument will bring you many years of enjoyment. Please take a few moments to read through this manual. It will provide you with answers to many of your questions as well as inform you about the care and maintenance of your newinstrument.

CONTENTS: GUITAR ANATOMY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 TUNING YOUR GUITAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 STRINGS & TUNING MACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 NECK & TRUSS ROD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 STRING ACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 INTONATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 PICKUP ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 CONTROLS & ELECTRONICS. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 GUITAR BRIDGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 CHANGING STRINGS (Floyd Rose® Double-Locking Tremolo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14 BASS BRIDGES . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17GUITAR ANATOMY
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Tuning Key Tuning Post Truss Rod Cover String Retainer Nut (Locking) Fingerboard Frets Position Markers Neck Pickup Bridge Pickup Pickup Selector Pickup Height Screw Pickup Mounting Ring Controls Bridge (Tremolo) Pivot Studs Tremolo Arm Strap Button Headstock Neck Neck Bolts / Neck Heel NeckPlate Body Tremolo Spring Cavity Control Cavity Battery Compartment

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withstand so much force with the factory strap button screws and is intended for use under normal playing conditions. If you intend to subject your guitar to more physical force than normal playing conditions, you may want to use larger or longer screws. If you do decide to change your strap buttons orscrews, make sure the new buttons are installed correctly to avoid damaging your guitar (we suggest having a qualified repair technician do this for you). Note: Any damage as a result of strap button failure or damage that occurs from changing your buttons will not be covered under the ESP limited lifetime warranty. Fingerboards Rosewood and ebony fingerboards contain natural oils that may dry...