EBMM SUB 1 Questions?

[Raz]

I just bought the SUB 1 with the tremolo...first off man, I am impressed with the quality of this guitar. For the money this guitar blows away the competition...the neck is so fast, it's almost unbelieveable. I got home and played for 4 hours straight.
OK my question is the neck adjustment. I read the faq but I am confused, when the faq says, "turn the nut clockwise to raise the fretboard", what does it mean? When I think of adjustments, I think of bow, straight or hump. Does this imply that a clockwise turn will reduce the bow.
Also, the faq mentions the factory strings for all of the guitars but it doesn't mention the ones for the SUB 1, can anyone tell me please.
When I purchased the guitar, I did not receive the proper allan key, can I get this allan key from somewhere. I also never received any information on warranty. Thanks!

 

[Bassplyr]

OK my question is the neck adjustment. I read the faq but I am confused, when the faq says, "turn the nut clockwise to raise the fretboard", what does it mean? When I think of adjustments, I think of bow, straight or hump. Does this imply that a clockwise turn will reduce the bow.

That would be correct sir! It took me a while to figure this out to. Clockwise turn will increase the hump. Counter-clockwise will increase the bow. Do this while FACING the adjustment wheel.

Also, the faq mentions the factory strings for all of the guitars but it doesn't mention the ones for the SUB 1, can anyone tell me please.
When I purchased the guitar, I did not receive the proper allan key, can I get this allan key from somewhere. I also never received any information on warranty. Thanks!

I'm guessing Slinky 9's on these. You should have received the allan key and a warranty registration card. Go back to where you got it and make them give you one. Then , prepare to Rock!

 

[Raz]

Thanks man, I appreciate the quick response...damn I have to work today or else I would be at home playing my SUB 1!

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

...You should have received the allan key and a warranty registration card. Go back to where you got it and make them give you one. Then , prepare to Rock!

Yep! The first one I got in it took me a few minutes to find the allen key, it was tucked into the top half of the box around the neck (now I know where to look!)


Enjoy the guitar, they are an excellent bang for the buck

 

[Raz]

I never got the box, I put it right in the case. I called the store and they said next time I came in, they would 'find' me a key but not to worry about the registration card cause I have the receipt...How do I get a hold of this coupon for the free strings...and I know when I get home I will be enjoying my new friend...thanks guys!

 

[OrangeChannel]

Hey Raz,


Welcome to the fam bro! Congrats on the Sub....by the way don't worry about the regi card....just go here:

http://www.ernieball.com/mmonline/registration/

and register it online....


Late!

Jon Z.

 

[Raz]

Hey Raz,


Welcome to the fam bro! Congrats on the Sub....by the way don't worry about the regi card....just go here:

http://www.ernieball.com/mmonline/registration/

and register it online....


Late!

Jon Z.

Thanks bro, cause I sure as hell couldn't find it...man its wierd but I believe EB guitars and the people who play them share something and that is they are all NICE! I would have said sweet but then that may have been frowned upon. Thanks again!

 

[sniffles]

Hi Raz

Congrats on your purchase Can you tell me what the sustain is like on it and the quality of the rosewood fretboard?

 

[Raz]

Hi Raz

Congrats on your purchase Can you tell me what the sustain is like on it and the quality of the rosewood fretboard?

Someone asked me about the substain over at harmony central, and personally it seemed great, however, I never really put her to the test since I'm all over the guitar like a whore on Bourbon St. But I will try it out tonight and get back to you...as far as the fretboard goes...FAST, VERY Fast...I mean if that's what you mean by quality...smooth as silk...unless there is something else to look for on a fretboard...I'm no pro but I do know a good feel and this baby has the greatest touch ever!

 

[OrangeChannel]

I dislike HC immensely....I usually find that most people that comment on things over there are absolutely clueless about gear for the most part. Otherwise it became a place for people to slam manufacturers....and it's usually over good gear. Like: "My dad bought me this Diezel Herbert and it sounds like crap. It doesn't sound like my solid state Crate amp. It's garbage and I'm unhappy with it....0."

 

[sniffles]

Yeah, that was me on Harmony central too. I saw this thread before I got an answer on Harmony so thought I'd ask again here. Thanks for the replies

By quality I meant is the fretboard rosewood dark or light in colour. Any whiteness in the wood etc.

 

[OrangeChannel]

Whiteness generally isn't the wood itself on a more expensive axe in my experience but whatever waxes or solvents sometimes are used to clean and seal it. A little lemon oil will help clean and revitalize it. On cheap axes some companies die the wood so it appears that in color it's rosewood/ebony etc....My old High School had these cheapass classical guitars that had pine fingerboards that were dyed to look like rosewood....don't ask about how I found out what type of wood it was....hehehe. Then agian I think theres a statute in NY and that was almost 10 years ago....hahaha. El Kaaaa-BONGGGGGG!

 

[Raz]

Yeah, that was me on Harmony central too. I saw this thread before I got an answer on Harmony so thought I'd ask again here. Thanks for the replies

By quality I meant is the fretboard rosewood dark or light in colour. Any whiteness in the wood etc.

Dark, no whiteness and I tried the sustain and like I said its good, I mean it won't go on and on, but I find it good.

 

[GWDavis28]

Raz, congrats on the Sub 1, I still haven't seen one up close and personal, but I'm hoping to real soon.

Hey, how about some pics?????

Glenn |B)

 

[koogie2k]

Raz...Welcome to the addiction and congrats on the Sub....pics are really appreciated (of course, when you put the axe down for a few minutes) and are welcome at any time....

 

[OrangeChannel]

Glenn,Rich, and crew,

My girl wants me to buy a Blue sub w/ the diamond plate because she thinks it's....PRETTY! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I love EBMM!

Late!

Jon Z.

 

[GWDavis28]

OC whatever helps you score points you run with it. I've seen pics of the blue, it's a nice color.

Later, Glenn |B)

 

[Raz]

I need help, I think I screwed up...I read somewhere that if you place vaseline on the nuts, it holds the tune better, so I proceeded to unlock the nuts and then I heard 'twang', 'twang'...damn there goes the high E string...so now I need to replace the strings...which isn't a huge issue, my question is how the heck do those locking machine heads really work? I'm afraid to tighten them down too much. Also do I need to loosen them to tune the guitar? Actually now I'm not even sure how to replace the strings...I guess I'm not used to these...please help!

 

[OrangeChannel]

I need to peep a SUB. The lockng machines aren't like Schallers on there....I thought they self lock. Hmmm.

 

[Raz]

OK I think I have figured it out and hopefully other SUB players can use this info. First off what I just experienced is perhaps the most enjoyable thing besides playing...I used to detest changing strings but on this baby, changing strings is no more difficult than slipping on a clean pair of fresh undies. With the locking nut, things are a breeze...ok first off I thread the string onto the tuners eye, pulling on the slack, then tightening the nut on the tuner. Then I simply wind, and truthfully speaking I never really needed the winder cause the nut grips so well that the string came into tuning within seconds. Presto, and I assume that the nuts remain locked while playing and tuning...the only time you need to loosen them is when you need to change a string...wow these EB axes are simply mind boggling!