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Old 03-15-2013, 12:59 PM
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So just for fun I picked up an ESP LTD B-208FM. My first 8 string bass. I need to adjust the string height on the low side to lessen the fret buzz...but I can't figure out how! It has an ESP tune-o-matic bridge, but it doesn't seem to be like the other t-o-m's I have run up against. Anybody have any experience with these? Am I missing something obvious??

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Old 03-15-2013, 01:10 PM
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Do the individual saddles have little screws to either side of each string?
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Old 03-15-2013, 02:12 PM
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Not that i see. I cant figure this one out....probably so obvious im not seeing it.
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Old 03-15-2013, 09:01 PM
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Maybe is like gibson bridges in that only has a screw on each end of bridge? In which case thats all the adjustment available for raising or lowering bridge on either side.
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Old 03-15-2013, 10:03 PM
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http://www.espguitars.com/ESP_Owners_Manual.pdf

Page 10, same instructions for guitars and basses.

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