Eart headless/ bridge adjustment
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- A lot of people have mixed feelings about bridge used on the Eart headless. I have gotten a lot of requests to make a video on how to setup and adjust the bridge. In this video I go over my process of the bridge adjustment and how I get good tuning stability and try to explain it so its less intimidating for everyone.
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I also have a kd design bridge. I've never had issues with it at all. If anything it's better than most. Cheers for the upload
Finally someone who has uploaded a useful video about this bridge. Every other video I found was useless. I've not bought one yet but this videonhas answered all my questions about it. Be buying one now for sure. Cheers.
Also I just ordered a GW2. Thanks for the informative video. It has eased my anxiety about this bridge aspect-mostly I got the Eart to use as a travel guitar since I have plently of others , about a dozen of mine are project guitars or built from kits with my upgrades. Cheers : )
Glad it helped !
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Just ordered a eart with this bridge
Thank you so much for this video! I just got an Eart GW2 and all of the strings I was able to get consistently tuned except the 6 string... I started having upset feelings and considering taking it into a shop but then I googled and found your video. I noticed that based on the set up the string height on the 6th string was wayyyy too low, so I adjusted it to be much higher and boom. Now it stays in tune like the rest of the strings! I just ordered a MusicNomad MN602 as well so I can better learn how to measure. Thanks so much for this vid
You are so welcome I’m glad i could help ! Reach if u need anything else .
This is a HUGE help - and I’m going to share your video! This same bridge is on the Zivix Jamstik Studio (which is an ALP Leaf 100 with minor mods and Zivix’s MIDI electronics). It seems like a lot of headless guitars brands are installing this very same bridge. It really is a great bridge for tuning stability, but nobody seems to offer solid, clear instructions - not the guitar brands using them, nor KD. I don’t even see a KD manufacturer website besides for some of their products being sold on Amazon (which I found out from another TH-camr who purchased a similar variant of this bridge to install on a guitar about a month ago).
Anyway, I figured this all out the hard way. I was about ready to tear my hair out, but I didn’t give up. I wish I had seen this video before I attempted a string change - two strings (g and high e) were choking out and very tight after putting on D’addario XT 9-42, the high e brass saddle was wiggling around on on, plus my low E needed an intonation adjustment. So I bravely got my tools and just tried stuff until I hit gold lol.
It’s worth adding that the intonation won’t be right if the brass saddles aren’t raised all the way up. That’s gonna make the break angle just right along with loading the string ms. I couldn’t move my saddles any more, so I toyed with the string height - voila, pitch perfect intonation!
The JamStik Studio pickups also seem to be from the same manufacturer. They are marked KD with a picture of a Diamond just below the letters. Do you know anything about KD and where they’re located? I was trying to get more info because I’m a nerd like that, but I couldn’t find any. They’re actually pretty good pickups!
Anyway, gonna go pass your video along to the Jamstik FB group and that guy I mentioned above who purchased the bridge on Amazon. Thanks SO much!
Thanks for doing this it's a huge help, the angle of the camera is great. I do appreciate thorough explanations, much better than insufficient, however if I have one critique it would be that you talked a LOT for example you said let's get to it but you had already talked for 3 minutes! I know you wanted to get some things in but just keep it tight! Also you explained a couple things twice as if you weren't sure we got it the first time. Once again this was very helpful I hope you don't mind my suggestions.
Thid was from my first year of youtube i don’t make scripts i shoot from the hip. Im lucky I’m even able to out sentences together lol . Thanks for the kind words.
thank you for the video. I am receiving one tmr and i am confident that I can set up the guitar as soon as I see it.
Thanks for this instructional video. This solved a stuck G string saddle I had. I agree that some people are bashing on EART and the bridge, but not realizing how to properly set it up. Once that is done, it's very good. Hopefully EART at least put some documentation in with the guitar or on their website so people can find the info.
the parts are not the best quality and if the strings are plain and like maybe below .014 i wouldn’t cut them right away i just wasted two strings before I had the daddario 14-68 without a problem but I wouldn’t keep changing the intonation
Bought a strandberg style kit that's the same body style as yours, thank you for the instructional video this is the first headless bridge I've ever messed with and I was completely confused till I found your video hahah
Thank you for changing the color, it's beautiful
Thanks bro 🎸
Just got mine & this vid helped allot!
Keep on keeping on brother 🍻
THANK YOU for posting this video. I broke hi E string on Grote Headless guitar that has the same bridge. Could not figure out how to change the string. Just ordered, today, Harley Benton headless w/ SS Frets and easy adjustment bridge. Never going back to traditional style guitars, except for nostalgia. Headless guitars RULE
Great informative video. Make me more confident on getting this bridge!
Very helpful video and well explained. Thanks!
Great video. I've just bought one so I'll be using your tips 👍🎸
Awesome let me know if you need help with anything !
Thank you, I will 👌
I am buying myself an eart W2 in about a week's time and this video is really good, my firstheadless and i couldn't quite wrap my head around this bridge
It will function with no issue if set up right i can pull mine off the wall and its still in tune after a month of sitting . Im sure its a combo of everything but having the bridge set up right helps
Changed the strings on mine today as I had serious intonation problems on frets 12+ (that I haven't noticed since I wasn't really soloing) and noticed the following:
1) Intonation was good up to the 12th fret
2) Frets 13 to 24 were off the more you'd go up the fretboard (so 24th fret was like -20 cents off)
I'm not a pro when it comes to setting up an instrument but couldn't really find any relevant answer on the internet so what I did was I kept decreasing string length, even if the intonation on the 12th fret was spot on, until I got an acceptable intonation on the 24th (which is like +- 5 cents).
Writing this comment in case there's a poor soul who got tormented like me over shitty intonation without having an answer on the internet.
Had the same issues and did the same thing !!!
There is another video where I saw a guitar from China that had this same bridge. The bridge had been fitted to far back so the guitar could not be properly intonated. I read at least one commenter that said they had the same issue. The solution was to remove the bridge and fill the holes then drill new hole a bit further towards the neck. Good luck.
@@Reginaldesq Apparently I'm lucky enough that I didn't have to do that hehe.
Great video again
Thanks for the tutorial I just bought this for a skateboard slide guitar that I'm building and I had no clue how to string it and of courses it came with no instructions.
that was very helpful i built a headless guitar had to take the saddles off just to get the screws in that hold it to the body not a very good design the jack plug had to go into the cavity not long enough to put a nut on the end they really didn't think this thrue had to tap it in the hole its a very tight fit if it ever comes loose ill change that and make it right.
Hellz yea ! Thanks for the breakdown
Thanks man for the detailed explanation.
But now i kinda want a small tuner i can put on the headstock so that i can use it with b bender and other type of whammy thing.
Have you tried abm 3800c?
Dude thanks so much for this
Your welcome i was trying to find your comment to tell you it was up but u found it ! Hope it helps
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR yeah I was waiting for the notification haha.
Whats the radius
@@IzukuMidoriya-rh6iq its a compound radius 9.5-14
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR thanks again!!
at the top of wheel is more stable than the bottom because roller must roll more easier during bends for returning string in previos position
1) The roller probably isnt going to roll. The amount of string from the saddle to tuning wheel is so small any stretch at that point will be close to zero. 2) The downward pressure of the string will most likely stop any roller from rolling anyway. 3) Whilst its probably true that enough break angle is enough break angle and extra does nothing, less than 5 degrees can cause buzzing one the saddle because the string can vibrate side to side.
Thanks a ton bro!
I don't wanna be weird but I wish I could pay you to follow me and explain everything in layman's terms the way you did. 😂 Absolutely perfect video you're a good teacher. Thanks, just bought one, didn't come with that cool magnetic tool tho...
Theres always the thanks button under the video! Haha are u sure it didnt ?it should be on the side of the bridge but u can find the right size allen wrench snd use that!
I just got one of these guitars! Do you really have to drop the rollers to re-string? Seems like once they are set I wouldn't want to have to reset the height at each string change. Thanks for your video.
No you do not have to i just like to do it that way. You can keep it in place without any issue!
So glad to see a vid on these bridges thank you so much man for real im planing on putting one on a squier strat I noticed the string spacing is a little different but i think itl work have you or have any body out there put one of these on a strat style guitar? Thanks again
Your welcome man i never have but ive see a video where someone did Aslong as u put it in the right place for scale length and u can get the high and low e spaced evenly with the edges of the fret board it could work Aslong as its not to far from or close to the edges
Just got my bridge in today!! Measured it up ruffly and so far looks like its going to fit great so Any body with a strat or a tele out there wanting to go headless this is for shure a killer bridge that will work perfectly it has great build quality super pleased thanks again on the how to vid mate now on back to rocking
@@thedude6621 hey if you have instagram send me pics ! @six1nineguitar
I dont have one at the moment but ill for shure send a pic to ya once its complete its a odd guitar lots of buttons switchs leds now headless to lol and its stereo neway will send ya pics ASAP thanks brudda!
Can you make a video on how to install that type of bridge, because someone put a ground wire under the bridge and in others they don't
I’d love to see the alexi Flying V :)
Thank you. This should keep me from getting discouraged when I read the reviews.
Zzounds sent me a Les Paul with a shattered neck and replaced it with a guitar with the headstock snapped off.
Then they ghosted me! So, I think I'm gonna have to convert it to a headless?
Do it! Think u can buy this bridge and headpiece for like 60$ on amazon. I can pick mine up right now after sitting for a month on my wall and it will be in tune. I honestly think people get mad at the tuning process with having to use the little winder sometimes when there baby hands cant turn the tuners so they right it off completely.
Did you do mess around with the tuners to get them to move that easily or is because there was no string in there? (kinda having a hard time fine tuning by hand, I always gotta use the lil' thinghie for tuning).
When theres tension on there it’s harder for sure I can usually move the high E, B and G with my fingers but the rest are pretty hard
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR hehe, same problem here with the same strings. Thanks for the reply.
Where did you get this one? I like the volume and toggle only setup.
I did a custom project on my w2 the whole process is on my channel !
what size is that allan key you are using. I am trying to adjust my heights but my allan key is too big
My GW2 is in the mail and this is a very useful video. I'm sure I'll figure it out once I actually change the strings for the first time, but how much string do you actually cut when changing strings? Or rather how far past the hole in the bridge do you need it to go before cutting, to get those 2 winds you mentioned?
On this model i went right to the edge of the body behind the bridge and cut it
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR Thanks a bunch for the reply. That will save me some trial and error :)
@@Lynx33PL no problem! And im not sure how it will come but i wrapped it so the string goes to the bottem of the wheel not the top i beilive when it comes it will come from the top
What’s the thickest string that can fit in the low E wheel? I’m considering one of these but I commonly tune to drop C & lower, thanks!
I can check back with you tomorrow I have had a 54 in there I think but don’t quote me on that
Is there a limit to the string gauge I can use on this bridge? Iv heard mixed feedback but would love your perspective. Thank you so much! 🙏🏽
I think around 56 or 59 id have to check
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR so there is a limit! As long as I can get up to 11s I think that would be more than enough for me!
I have the bass version of this bridge did you have grounding issues when you got the guitar and does bridge seem to high on that guitar does on my bass
No no issues like that at all when i did do this guitar as a project I did end up scraping the paint off where the ground wire makes contact just to be safe
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR ok mine was but I scraped paint off and fixed it came on a Asmuse headless bass guitar I'm wanting to mod out just having issues setting this up all my other guitars use tuneomatic bridges and this is first bass I've bought since my Dean edge in 98
I have buzz coming from my bridge - I have the same style bridge, any recommendations?
If there is not enough break angle, strings can sometimes buzz by moving side to side on the saddle. Less than 5 degrees can be an issue. If your strings are coming from the bottom of the tuning wheels as shown in the video then that wont be the issue and it could be a lose component in the bridge itself.
Second video and still no mention of the screws at the rear of the bridge. What do they do?
Theres no mention because there just mounting screws for the mechanism with the tuners and brass wheels and all that they have no function or purpose in setting up the guitar.
Is there any upgrade replacements available for these bridges??
With the measurements I’ve taken theres a few from aliexpress that are similar to the bridges you see on the NK headless. Not sure if theres any upgrades for this exact bridge i was thinking of getting the hipshot solo tuners would require some routing .
I like the colour theme of eart headless but just not a fan of bridge style, is there a way to change the of the guitar with stranberg style bridge??
I think I’m lol gonna do a hipshot brand bridge they make ones called the solos . U can do any bridge if u know how to route the wood out .
Great!! Thanks in advance.
The only thing left to find out is if this unit is conductive enough for grounding ?
I sanded a bare spot for contact and its perfectly fine even before that it was good.
I just got one and I’m having bad rattle on the D and B saddles when I play those strings. It sounds like fret buzz but it’s definitely coming from the bridge. Any ideas? Thanks.
If you can maybe make a video and send it to my instagram i can try and help you further. @Six1nineguitar
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR Dude thanks for the quick reply. I’ve realised the intonation screws are loose, that must be it making the noise. But how in the world do you get to that screw without removing the string?!
@@LukeEdwards67 you can loosen the strings a tad or you should have just enough room to fish the Allen key in there and tighten it up mines will make sure its intonated while your there. And no problem man anything you need please reach out let me know how you make out
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR thanks man. Think I’ll loosen the string and slip it to the side because I wouldn’t want to kink it with the Allen key. Bridge does seem good with some work but I do see why some people dislike it. I will prevail though 👍
Seems the way you do it requires you to set string radius every time you change strings. No problem if you are constantly changing string Guage but if you are using same gauge you are adding a lot of wear and tear to bridge.
i have bad intontation issues with the bottom e string, when i fret the 12th fret the string goes sharp, but theres no more room for the saddle to move downward. any suggestions?
What gauge string are u using
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR I couldn’t tell you it’s the strings it came with the gw2
@@isaiahmartinez5620 most likely 10-46 are u putting it in standard E
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR yes I am keeping it in e standard
There is a video showing a guitar with the bridge mounted too far back. If you have the same issue the bridge will need to be removed. The holes(in the body) filled with dowel and new holes drilled a little closer to the pick ups.
Anyone know what size saddle intonation screws these have? Mine is missing on the G string. It stays in place with the string holding it down... Who knows for how long. Thanks in advance!
Ill try to find out for you
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR Awesome
@@ballsofdoom3124 hey man if you have instagram message me @six1nineguitars ill send you some pics if not email me six1ninecoat@gmail.com
For some reason my strings won’t go any lower I unlocked it just like u said
Take tension off the saddle by loosening your string then try manually pushing it down if that doesn’t work maybe pull the saddle off and see if its seized or something
Hey I tried lowering the saddles but they won’t move down, any ideas?
Loosen the string Take the tension off. And us like a pick or something and manually push it down carefully . Obviously make sure the locking screw is loose! Lmk how you make out
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR you're a lifesaver man, I would've never thought to loosen the strings, but that's what made it all work. You definitely deserve my sub! Thank you!
@@raccoonjones4730 dude anytime that’s why I’m here ! Im glad it worked ..
looks like i adjust my action to max high, but it still always buzz, does it means the guitar has some problem?
Can u identify where the buzz is coming from ? Check your neck relief check the fret leveling with a fret rocker could be a number of things!
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR how much distance should be between the first fret and my string? my instrument cannot even insert a pick, i am a beginner, really hard to set up if it has problems
@@skyesun4750 do you have instagram can you shoot me a message @six1nineguitar
@@skyesun4750 standerd height as a good starting point is 1.50mm at the 12th fret
Does anyone know how to raise the neck pickup / humbucker
When i turn clockwise it lowers when i turn counterclock it just loosens the screw :( HELP
Pull it out make sure the pickup isnt to tight in the pickup routing. Make sure theres foam under the pickup if there is make sure its thick enough to push back agianst the screws. If your talking sbout this exact model guitar from this video there will be foam under the pickup check those 2 things and let me know how you make out
Thank you !! Yes it's this exact guitar I will check it out asap !!
Where did you get the winder ?
It magnetically sticks to the side of the bridge in a little recessed spot for it
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR.... I have had the guitar for 1-year... never even noticed it ! I am a complete idiot. THANKS BROTHER
@@JamesGreenbaum hahaha that’s funny. Your welcome my dude
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR my first attempt failed because I cut the string too short. second attempt, I left the string full length which made it much easier to thread through the roller. Meanwhile, I ordered a Harley Benton Dullahan 24 stainless frets whch comes with the easier Top Load tailpiece.
@@JamesGreenbaum yea the bridge on that will be alone easier and better probably
The Flying V
But, do the intonation!!
You don't need to repeat things so often, rather explain in a systematic and clear way.
Lol sorry you don’t like how i talk. the videos not a speech lesson … and its helped plenty of people regardless if i repeat things. Ive had a few head injuries that effect certain things. So sometimes i repeat things without even meaning to. 🙂
My man...way too talkative. Wrap under not over. Got it. 2-3 wraps. Got it. On and on and on...good lord.
Considering your the only negative comment on this video out of a ton of people that this video has helped you can easily go watch someone elses channel if this isnt for you ! Thanks bud.
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR Oh believe me...if other videos popped up first, I'd click them in that order. Yours showed up on top. You can be thin-skinned, or you can accept constructive criticism and be a better communicator. This isn't a classroom lecture. It's a TH-cam video. People can pause and go back if they didn't catch something.
@@9unslin9er i gladly talk asmuch as i need to or want my man im not sure what was really constructive about telling me i talked to much in an instructional video i prob did talk alot and thats fine its an older video on my channel filmed real quick with no planning . Im not here to make perfect videos either way. Its not a how to restring the guitar video its explaining everything about the bridge . I gladly take criticism from here all the time hence why videos i post now are better then were a year ago and so on its a learning experience.