In this tutorial we do a full guitar setup on this 2009 ESP LTD MH 250-NT as well as install a bunch of new parts such as the output jack, machine heads, tune-o-matic bridge and knobs. All guitar setups include cleaning and lubricating the nut slots, clean and polishing the fretboard and frets, adjusting neck tension, action, and intonation, cleaning and tightening all the electronics, stretching the strings and much more.
Guitar Specs:
Tuning - CGCFAD
Strings - D'ADDARIO EXL148 (60 / 48 / 34 / 20 / 16 / 12) - https://amzn.to/3KY4ggI
Radius - 12"
Scale - 25.5"
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Parts & Tools Used in This Video
Neural DSP Quad Cortex - https://amzn.to/47MkN1d
Dog Nail Scissor - https://amzn.to/45NRUzF
Weller Soldering Iron - https://amzn.to/45FMarG
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Peterson StroboStomp HD - https://amzn.to/44sJHQB
MusicNomad Fret Shield - https://amzn.to/3Eggfmi
The GigRig G3 - https://shop.thegigrig.com/collection...
Chapters
0:00 // Introduction
0:28 // Parts
2:22 // Machine Head Removal
6:06 // Machine Head Install
15:40 // Removing Tune-O-Matic Posts
17:16 // Installing New Tune-O-Matic Posts
25:34 // Adjusting the Ground Wire
29:40 // Removing Output Jack
30:25 // Installing Output Jack & Plate
34:17 // Installing Pot Knobs
35:12 // Cleaning the Pots
36:44 // Cleaning the Switch
36:53 // Service Certificate
37:43 // Cleaning Fretboard
39:58 // Polishing Frets
43:35 // Oiling Fretboard
44:42 // Installing Strings
50:42 // Filing Saddles & Nut
53:52 // Setting Intonation & Action
1:01:10 // String Stretching
1:03:52 // Final Checklist