At Earvana, we have a team of highly-experienced and knowledgeable staff. Over many years of research and development, Earvana has designed the compensated guitar tuners to provide the most accurate intonation available on the market today.
About the Technology
We have perfected the correct degree of compensation at the nut and the bridge needed to achieve a total balance throughout the entire fretboard. This results in string compression, whereby extending the break-off point at the nut, flatten the intervals from the nut to the 12th fret.
Also, by moving the bridge forward, sharpens the intervals from the bridge to the 12th fret. This is where the comparison to tuning like a piano comes in. Lower notes on a piano are flattened progressively more from middle C to the lower register. Also, it sharpened progressively more from middle C to the higher register. This system of tuning is built into the Earvana guitar tuner.
Q: Do I have to readjust the bridge in the initial install?
A: We do, to precisely tune your guitar it is usually necessary.
Q: I have fought this problem for 25 years where have you guys been?
A: Doing research.
Q: How do I get technical support?
A: The technical support number is 805-459-3393 or go to the contact page and submit your question to technical support via email.
Q: Can I use this on my Vintage Guitar?
A: Absolutely, there is no harm or modification required.
Q: How do I change tops if I want to because of action height, fret changes, etc.?
A: Simple, loosen the strings, the 3 screws, and remove the top.
Q: How does this system compare to the other systems I've read or heard about?
A: This is the only system that compensates individual strings, requires no fret board modifications and uses conventional tuning methods.
Q: Can I do the install myself?
A: If you know how to setup your guitar & have an understanding of conventional tuning with a Strobe Tuner. We advise using a top flight tech in your area, you are guaranteed better results. Call us for a listing of a good tech in your area.
Q: What if I require custom string spacing?
A: Get the 1 3/4" model. It comes unslotted so you can set your own string spacing. It fits virtually any neck of any popular guitar.
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Benefits
* Compensates each string individually
* No permanent modification to your guitar - perfect for vintage guitars
* No special tuners needed
* Adapts to any fret board radius, fret size and string gauge
* Affordable so that you can outfit your entire collection
* Most accurate tuning system available
Q: What is the EARVANA tuning system?
A: EARVANA has patented a nut that replaces the existing nut on your guitar. This nut allows the player to quickly achieve more accurate tuning.
Q: How does this improve my guitar?
A: You have probably noticed that it is nearly impossible to tune your guitar so that the chords in the first 5 frets ring true for any open chords. EARVANA has solved this problem by developing a nut that compensates for the errors that are inherent in 99% of all stringed instruments.
Q: Do I have to tune differently than I do now?
A: No. With the EARVANA nut you simply tune the guitar normally and play. Whether you presently tune your guitar at "E" flat, or use alternate tunings, the EARVANA system works. EARVANA keeps your guitar as an equal temperament instrument while making the tuning almost perfect!
Q: How can I tell if I need the EARVANA nut?
A: A simple test will show how your guitar presently performs without the EARVANA nut. First tune your "E" string (either "E" string) open. Make sure that the string is perfectly in tune on your tuner. Now, fret the string at the first fret. Notice that the "F" note is not perfectly in tune. The tuner shows the note is sharp. Try fretting the guitar at the first 5 frets and notice that the notes are still sharp. With the EARVANA nut, all these intervals become nearly perfect (+/- .010 %). For a definite heart attack, try the above test on the "G" string. At best, tuning a normally nutted guitar is an approximation. The EARVANA nut reduces this approximation to near perfection.
Q: Does this sound too good to be true?
A: It is! This nut may be one of the best developments to happen to intonation since the invention of the Tune-0-Matic style bridge.
Q: If it affects the first 6 or 7 frets what happens to the rest of them?
A: It will give you a total balance throughout the entire fret board. But most noticeable on the first 6 or 7 where the most help is needed.
Q: How does it conform to the different radiuses?
Are your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.A: There is a slight flexibility to the part which allows it to conform to any radius.
Q: What is the material made of?
A: The proprietary and unique material formulation of our nut
is high-:pressure injection molded to create a brighter, tusk-like
tone while producing slip lubrication properties superior to
graphite. Get the best of both-have a bright bone sound with
slip properties superior to graphite!
Q: Do I need to file down the string slots?
A: They are set for jumbo frets and a slight filing is required for lower fret heights.
Q: To set action height, can I file the bottom of the nut instead of the string slots?
A: No, You must file the slots ONLY!
Q: Will it work on an Acoustic Guitar?
Are your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.A: Yes, and in most cases there is no bridge adjustment required.