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    Evertune Issue

    Your saddle is located all the way at the front stop. Tighten the tuning peg until the saddle moves into zone 2, indicated by the note staying constant, and perform all your adjustments there. I suggest watching our animated tutorial video series to master the EverTune setup:
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    State of the corrosion resistant plain strings

    If you use uncoated strings the best thing you can do is to wipe the strings down after each use with a clean cloth after applying the Stringjoy Natural Conditioner. It was recommended to me and I didn't think much of it, but bought it anyways as I'm always happy to try new products. I set up a...
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    Luminlay side dots: which size did you use? Any regrets?

    Use the SGM-23 or SBM-23, they are the perfect size, no regrets, I want them on all my guitars.
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    The Fishman Fluence Thread

    You can always make pickups sound tighter by using a boost pedal and lowering the bass control on the amp, but there is no way to make an already tight pickup sound fat and loose, which is why I don't like to use super tight pickups as a starting point. You can get better results by swapping the...
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    Where to get Gorgomyte from in EU?

    The Miracle Cloth can apparently not be shipped to Europe. I'll try out Lizard Spit Ultimate Fret Polishing System next, it seems to be doing a similar thing.
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    Where to get Gorgomyte from in EU?

    Thomann says that is has been officially discontinued, fortunately I still have some Gorgomyte left. I will compare it against the Miracle Cloth eventually and report back. I like Gorgomyte a lot with how easy it is to use, but I was never entirely happy with it as it would leave dark residue...
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    Best 9v batteries??

    I have researched rechargable batteries for a while and I ended up using the Powerex 9Vs, they are specified at 9.6V (I didn't test them but some people reported that they were sometimes putting out anywhere from 10-11V after a fresh charge) and they work perfectly with Fluence pickups. Only...
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    NewPaintjobDay: there used to be a Brotherhood for these

    Sweet! I made the mistake of selling my MK1 Loomis NT 7, it was without a doubt the best sounding guitar I owned, which I'm sure the thicker neck and body contributed to it greatly.
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    Strobe tuner recommendations

    I got a Stomp Classic and a Peterson clip on tuner, and they both work very well. I totally love their sweetened tuning presets which work out very well for me. I have to check out the Sonic Research Tunings and find out how difficult it is to program custom presets.
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    Evertune intonation problems?

    Does your saddle hit either end of the faceplate? The saddle module can travel all the way in between the front and the back of the faceplate. If the saddle stops moving and the screw comes out, it means something inside the rout is blocking the saddle from moving, such as a ground wire, or...
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    Retro fitting Ibanez Lo-Pro Edge 7

    If it's a fixed bridge guitar, then the EverTune can be installed easily and it will look as it if it was installed from the factory, without any installation marks being visible after the installation. As others have said, a factory equipped guitar might be a better deal, but it's definitely...
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    Retro fitting Ibanez Lo-Pro Edge 7

    It is possible but note that the trem route on the body top needs to be filled in with solid wood prior to the installation, which will leave raw strips of wood visible around the sides of the EverTune, unless the body or bridge area get refinished or blended in. This additional step also adds...
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    Good Cabinets for Engl Amps

    The best sounding cabinet I have used so far is the Engl 4x12 slanted loaded with Celestion V60 speakers. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be produced anymore.
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    Gotoh Locking Tuners for LTD MH1000 Evertune

    Be sure to contact Gotoh, they were able to tell me which of their tuners were a direct retrofit. Love them.
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    The Fishman Fluence Thread

    The Steph set is my current favorite out of all 7 and 8 string sets, followed by the Abasi set. I personally dislike the Moderns, I find them to be slightly shy on bass and a bit flat and boring sounding but I can't deny that they still sound absolutely great in some guitars. Maybe it's also...
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