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Jeremy D.
Jeremy D. wrote

I'm considering purchasing another EC-10 or the Viper-10. I'm concerned about the quality and construction of the "Engineered Hardwood" that's now being used on the fingerboards on the cheaper models. My current EC-10 is rosewood. Does anyone know anything about it?

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    Carl N.
    Carl N. wrote

    Hey Jeremy, for beginning guitarists that cannot differentiate the tonal characteristics or feel between different tone woods this shouldn't cause concern though if you feel you are ready to move up within our line I would recommend the 256 series instruments.

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      Jeremy D.
      Jeremy D. wrote

      This doesn't answer my question. Given the "customer service" I have received from ESP from several sources I will be selling my ESP and purchasing another brand.

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        Carl N.
        Carl N. wrote

        Hey Jeremy, sorry you feel that way, if you need our customer service department they can be reached at customerservice@espguitars.com  

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          F Davies.
          F Davies. wrote

          Just for giggles here's a photo the 24-fret 6-channel solid-body classical guitar I make.
          ...I'd be interested in seeing it produced by a known maker of guitars, ...I believe it's the best in the world of its kind.

          ...And then forgot to attach as usual.  LOL

          24-fret 6-channel solid-body classical guitar. FJDCEG
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            F Davies.
            F Davies. wrote

            Thanks Carl, but aside from not having done this before I'm very well equipped and skilled.  I have a shop that includes machine tools and even injection molding.
            What I'd like would be some simple instructions, or finished dimensions etc.  I'm going to have to compensate for an angled neck and all I've located is a routing diagram intended for other instruments which don't have a tunematic bridge.

            Other luthiers have successfully done this.

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              Carl N.
              Carl N. wrote

              Fair enough Davies, unfortunately we do not have any materials that go along with the construction or modification of instruments.  Floyd Rose should have all the necessary documentation to go along with the setup of their bridges but I don't believe they have any step by step instructions to walk you through this process.  Regardless they would be your best source for this type of modification.

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                F Davies.
                F Davies. wrote

                Thanks again Carl.  Floyd Rose likewise has been of little help.  "Kind of surprising" ...if you asked me.
                They offered only the same routing diagram.
                My best guess is that I need to only change the angle and depth of the routing slightly.
                Knowing the difference in neck angle between the EC10 and an instrument suitable for the retrofit would help.
                ESP previously replied that the EC10 neck was set at an angle of 1%.  A strange dimension for angles and perhaps they meant 1° or even 3.6° (if a percent of 360°.)

                Just for giggles here's a photo the 24-fret 6-channel solid-body classical guitar I make.
                ...I'd be interested in seeing it produced by a known maker of guitars, ...I believe it's the best in the world of its kind.

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                  F Davies.
                  F Davies. wrote

                  I'd like to put a Floyd Rose special on mine. 
                  I have the tremolo but it came with zero instructions.
                  ANY help would be appreciated.
                  No complaints regarding the EC10.

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                    Carl N.
                    Carl N. wrote

                    Hey Davies, installing a Floyd Rose on an instrument previously built without one is not the simplest of tasks, I'd recommend taking your instrument to a professional technician in order to have this performed to prevent any unwanted damage to your instrument.

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                      Aiden13
                      Aiden13 wrote

                      Curious, The EC10 has a deep body contour.  Is there a reason for this or just trying to be different?  

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                        Carl N.
                        Carl N. wrote

                        Hey Aiden, contours in this area help with access to the notes at the end of the fingerboard.

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