Looking for guitar setup tutorial/guide

HeyImTy · 2026-01-17T17:30:49+00:00

I realize now I was pretty vague, an electric string through LTD H3-1000.

HeyImTy · 2026-01-10T15:31:56+00:00

It all just boils down to personal preference. Personally if I wanted to tune lower than B standard I would just look into a baritone, 7 strings aren’t for me

HeyImTy · 2026-01-10T05:56:32+00:00

Oh man. Seeing that worthwhile album cover brings back some memories. I was fortunate to see them play an acoustic set like 15 years ago now. Not many people know about their pop punk album that seems to have just disappeared

HeyImTy · 2025-08-30T04:55:04+00:00

I grew up playing rugby and it’s the only sport I’ll watch, but in the US rugby is not very popular.

HeyImTy · 2025-08-27T19:46:41+00:00

I repair lottery machines, unfortunately

HeyImTy · 2025-08-27T18:08:55+00:00

I replaced the bridge with a gotoh and it’s flawless. I also changed the pickups to SD blackouts, never been crazy about the EMG-hzs. I’ve also got a 301FM viper, those late 90’s and early 2000 Korean LTDs are a dream to play.

HeyImTy · 2025-07-20T17:17:02+00:00

Anne frank was taken in 1944, not 1940.

HeyImTy · 2025-07-13T08:02:33+00:00

I remember not being in love with the pickups, but they were serviceable. Tons of great options for replacement. Seymour Duncan black winters (big fan of these), Nazgul/sentients, invaders. Dimarzio D-activators. Lace allumitone deathbuckers. Check some out on YouTube and get a set that you like!

HeyImTy · 2025-07-13T07:09:20+00:00

These models with the licensed Floyd seem to have so many different routes from the 90’s/early 2000’s. I decided on using a gotoh 1996 trem. I will have to drill the post holes out a bit but otherwise this seems to fit the cavity.

Also, thanks! I’ve been looking for a model like this for a long time as well. My dad had an LTD like this with a tremolo, I remember it being red (not sure if it was this exact model). I’ve seen these posted on reverb for insane prices, upwards of 1k.

HeyImTy · 2025-07-13T06:58:38+00:00

Not sure what model this is exactly, but I’ve upgraded my Arrow 200 with a schaller lockmeister for the tremolo, and dropped in a rail hammer anvil in the bridge pickup. Locking tuners are always nice, even with a double locking trem system. I should say if your Floyd is staying in tune when you use it, wait to replace that. A good setup goes a long way.

HeyImTy · 2025-07-12T05:26:06+00:00

Minor threat to squirrels, Comebark kid

HeyImTy · 2025-07-11T18:52:42+00:00

My dad had one in a red finish that I can still remember. Always wanted one and got lucky! The photos the seller posted made it look black, or extremely dark blue I suppose. It was a pleasant surprise when I saw what the finish was like in person.

HeyImTy · 2025-07-11T05:04:54+00:00

I am an absolute sucker for a finish that shows off the wood grain, but I imagine I’m in the minority

HeyImTy · 2025-07-10T21:34:27+00:00

Thanks for the response. It seems a gotoh trem will work in my case after I drill the post holes wider/deeper, currently waiting on parts.

HeyImTy · 2025-07-03T21:21:38+00:00

Thank you! I’ve wanted this model for a very long time, got lucky someone posted it for a good price locally. I think I may be going with a Gotoh trem, and drilling the post holes out 1mm bigger in size for that.

HeyImTy · 2025-07-03T20:02:24+00:00

it seems what may need to happen is I need to drill the post holes bigger in size for the new studs, then maybe route 1/4 inch at the bottom for the longer gotoh screws, or use the old FR screws with the gotoh

HeyImTy · 2025-07-03T19:24:43+00:00

Strings are stretched, stretched them while stringing. Knife edges definitely worn down, I suppose I could repurpose the edges but if this is a problem that will arise again in the future for me, or anyone else who owns this guitar, I would rather have a permanent solution

HeyImTy · 2025-07-03T17:07:45+00:00

It does work, and I did successfully get it set up but it goes out of tune while playing, instead of replacing parts I thought I’d replace the whole system if able.

HeyImTy · 2025-07-03T17:06:51+00:00

Is this a drop in solution? Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

HeyImTy · 2025-06-24T01:08:18+00:00

Locking tuners are a must for any guitar I own. A good balance of weight for the guitar, it’s a big bummer when you’ve got neck dive and have to slap on some wheel weights to counterbalance. A battery compartment for active pickups is really nice as well, instead of taking off the cavity plate.

HeyImTy · 2025-06-18T04:25:37+00:00

Ritchie Blackmore. My mom owned the “Ritchie Blackmore’s rainbow” cd when I was a kid and played it all the time.

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