Help! Problem with my Petrucci BFR

[PhilB]

Hi

The problem is it goes out of tune.
I tracked it down to a combination of string bending and whammy usage.

For example. If I bend a the low E string (6th) and let go, the string goes flat. No problem, I retune.
Bend the string again, it's a all fine.

Now I do a small dip using the whammy bar and now the E string is sharp. Bend the low E string again and it goes back in tune.

If I tune the entire guitar using whammy bar dips for the final tuning, then I 'm ok until I bend a string. Whichever string I bend will go flat. I need to use the whammy bar again to make go in tune again.

I called Ernie Ball customer service and they want to send them the guitar.
I don't want to lose the guitar for weeks (I have a gig coming up)
I tried putting graphite lubricant (GHS white stuff) on the nut and that does not change anything.
I tried adding a spring on the whammy, again, no change.
It happens mainly on the 6th, 5th, 4th and 3th string with the worst being on the 6th string.

The only way I found to play it consistently is to give a whammy bar after every solo or ever bend so each string come back to pitch.

Anyone else have that problem?

Any ideas?

 

[dwells]

ill have it !!!

 

[morsecode]

Way too many variables to diagnose over an internet forum, particularly based on what you're saying.

My first guess would be that it needs a professional setup.

I would really recommend that you take it into a reputable "technician", preferably one that is a Music Man dealer and especially if it is still on warranty.

 

[PhilB]

I was hoping for a simple solution that I could do myself.
So I gather that this is not a well known problem that has a well known fix.
I know a very good local guy. I don't trust the dealer I bought the guitar from.

Thanks.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Where are you located? Have a good local tech take a peek.

If anywhere close to Hartford CT I will be happy to give the guitar a once-over for you.

 

[PhilB]

Where are you located? Have a good local tech take a peek.

If anywhere close to Hartford CT I will be happy to give the guitar a once-over for you.

I'm from Montreal
yeah, I'll do that. It's my number 1 guitar.
The neck is just perfect for me.

 

[Big Poppa]

why do I still have cs posts here?