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The following procedures are for the setup of the ESP Floyd Rose
guitar with factory specifications. If the string gauge has been changed, some changes will be
needed for compensate for the difference in string sizes. Modifications may further be made for
individual playing styles (pick strength, fretting strength, strumming, etc.)
Tools needed:
Set of automotive feeler gauges (0.002in – 0.025in)
6" steel ruler with 1/32" and 1/64" increments
Light machine oil
Phillips screwdriver
Allen wrench
Electronic chromatic tuner
Wire cutters
Peg winder
Capo
Polish and cloth
Revision: 030909
ESP MH-250 SETUP
Figure 1
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floating bridge equipped
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  • Page 1 ESP MH-250 SETUP ® The following procedures are for the setup of the ESP Floyd Rose floating bridge equipped guitar with factory specifications. If the string gauge has been changed, some changes will be needed for compensate for the difference in string sizes. Modifications may further be made for individual playing styles (pick strength, fretting strength, strumming, etc.)
  • Page 2 STRINGS Refer to Figure 1 for the following adjustments. Strings should be changed regularly to stay in proper tune. Loosen the pressure pad lock-down screws on the locking nut using a 3mm allen wrench. Loosen the string lock-down screw on the bridge using a 3mm allen wrench. Remove the string from the saddle.
  • Page 3 Check tuning. Using a 6” ruler measure the distance from the bottom of the strings to the top of the 12 fret on strings 1 and 6. The strings should follow the curvature of the neck radius. Minimum String Action Heights Bass Side Treble Side Guitars...
  • Page 4 Figure 4 Adjust the distance of the 2 string saddle back from the first saddle, using the gauge of the second string as the measurement to move. Move the 3 string saddle in the same manner. The 4 string saddle should be parallel with the 2 string saddle.