Evertune bridge installation goes awry

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Poor Flying V. The top view doesn't look too bad:

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Then all hell breaks loose on the back. What is the player supposed to do with that wooden box? Put mail in the slot?

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Taken from this Reverb listing. I guess these bridges require full thickness LP style bodies for proper installation?

https://reverb.com/ca/item/62932677-2008-gibson-flying-v-with-evertune-bridge

Forgot to mention, the ad states this was done by a licensed Evertune installer and distributor!!! WTF?

Edit: is the retrofitted bridge actually sitting on top of the existing tune o matic tailpiece? Double WTF WTF ?? Every time I look at this a new horror unfolds!
 
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It's necessary in order to prevent the protruding metal from sticking into your hip or whatever? :confused:
 
Wow, that’s nuts. Although I mostly disagree about the view from the top. I think it looks pretty hideous from the top too. But that bat house on the back takes it to a new level of hidi.
 
Weird, you can’t see any of the components in that slot. I’d be really curious to see it without that cover on. I’ve only had the back off my Solar once when I first got it, but I’m pretty sure everything is level from top to bottom, you’d think you’d see some of the components through that slot in the bottom but you can’t see shit. Weird.
 
thegame said:
Edit: is the retrofitted bridge actually sitting on top of the existing tune o matic tailpiece? Double WTF WTF ?? Every time I look at this a new horror unfolds!
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Naw they make a specific (and very ugly) Evertune bridge to fit on to LP style stoptail posts. The stoptail itself is removed


That said.....that guitar is fucking hilarious :LOL:
 
ive not paid much attention to these despite hearing great things, are they really all that?
 
I’m a total Evertune guy. Got ‘em on three guitars. But I have no idea what the fuck is going on with this V. They bridges definitely fit thinner bodies and there is typically a plate to cover the rear routing, but it’s typical plastic about pickguard thickness or maybe less. All mine were factory installed though.”, bought with Evertunes on them.
 
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I’m a total Evertune guy. Got ‘em on three guitars. But I have no idea what the fuck is going on with this V. They bridges definitely fit thinner bodies and there is typically a plate to cover the rear routing, but it’s typical plastic about pickguard thickness or maybe less. All mine were factory installed though.”, bought with Evertunes on them.
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Same. I’d never get an Evertune installed in a guitar that didn’t come with it stock. My two main guitars right now are ESP LTD-1000s with evertune bridges and they play beautifully. I’ve considered getting another normal guitar but I’m worried having to tune more frequently would annoy me and I wouldn’t play it as much. I’m surprised evertune isn’t more popular.
 
damn, cheapest guitars even used with one is about $1k, id love to love to try one but more for like $5-600 lol
 
I would like to try one someday but haven't run across one in the wild yet
 
I'll chime in as my main guitar for the last 4-5 years has an Evertune (ESP Eclipse custom install)

Pros-
- Stays in tune -- saves a lot of time on stage and while recording, no scrapping takes because you forgot to tune, or a bend pulled a string out of tune, less time spending tuning. After I was confident that the system stayed in tune I no longer check my tuning between every take while tracking, saves a lot of time.
- Intonation good all up the neck --- once dialed in you're set
- Once you figure out the zones and how to tweak the bridge you're in set it and forget it mode

Middle Ground-
- It will change the way your guitar sounds, so if you have a specific guitar you absolutely love the tone of I'd recommend against getting the bridge installed
- Some people randomly have a ton of issues with the system --- I cannot discern if its user error or actual issues, the 5 different Evertune loaded guitars I've played have been issue free
- Palm muting feel is different than any other bridge I've played on, takes a little bit getting used to

Cons-
- Its obvious but still worth saying, there is no "going back" on an install --- you're stuck once you've pulled the trigger
- Most non-top of the line factory installed Evertune guitars are kinda shitty quality imo. The 1000 level ESP LTD's I've played loaded with the Evertune system have felt lower quality then the same 1000 level guitars.
- Installs on guitars you already own are extremely expensive (labor + hardware= $$$) and you'll never be able to recoup that value if you sell the instrument --- seriously. I bought a used ESP Eclipse that had a custom install done for $800 (yay eBay) which is almost as expensive as what I was quoted by Evertune proper to do an install on one of my guitars. The prior owner took a bath on that.
- Evertune guitars have less sustain on higher frets compared to their non-Evertune peers - this pops up in their groups and forums and people come out of the woodwork to defend the system and claim it doesn't happen to them but notes decay much faster on frets 15 and above, especially if there is a bend involved. Each Evertune loaded guitar that I've spent time on has the same issue. It isn't a deal breaker for me but if I'm doing lead work that has some sustaining sections I will use a different guitar.
 
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