Testing for Neck Bow
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Primarily A string between 4th-9th fret. I gave neck a little relief by turning the truss rod counter clockwise about a 1/4 turn.
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Primarily A string between 4th-9th fret. I gave neck a little relief by turning the truss rod counter clockwise about a 1/4 turn.
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Thank you.
I’ve changed my expectations with some buzzing. A little buzz that doesn’t come through the Amp is ok as long as the action is how I like it.
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Thank you.
I’ve changed my expectations with some buzzing. A little buzz that doesn’t come through the Amp is ok as long as the action is how I like it.
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Ayrton
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The amount of relief is really what you prefer. Most guitars play the best with relief .004 and .010. Your tuning, strings, playing style, and guitar will all factor into what works best for you.
Some reading homework
http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/repair/acoustic-guitar/truss-rod.php
The amount of relief is really what you prefer. Most guitars play the best with relief .004 and .010. Your tuning, strings, playing style, and guitar will all factor into what works best for you.
Some reading homework
http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/repair/acoustic-guitar/truss-rod.php
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Re: Testing for Neck Bow
I've found there are 'sweet spots' with neck relief as well.. I mean tone-wise. At least that's what it sounds like to my ears. A tiny (miniscule) turn this or that way to 'fine-tune' things is what I always do, once I have the relief (space-wise) that I need. I think it affects the sweetness/smoothness/overtones or something..
I've found there are 'sweet spots' with neck relief as well.. I mean tone-wise. At least that's what it sounds like to my ears. A tiny (miniscule) turn this or that way to 'fine-tune' things is what I always do, once I have the relief (space-wise) that I need. I think it affects the sweetness/smoothness/overtones or something..
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Re: Testing for Neck Bow
Fret levels allow you to have zero buzz with any action. Not a single note buzzes on any of my guitars.
Fret levels allow you to have zero buzz with any action. Not a single note buzzes on any of my guitars.
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^ This depends on how you play. If you hit the strings like SRV then low action will buzz irrespective of fret perfection. This is why playing style is part of setup. I've seen this firsthand with my guitars that come from the local store. Another guy plays my guitar after setup and its clear/buzz free. I play (and I hit the strings hard in a lot of cases) and there is buzz in the early note.
^ This depends on how you play. If you hit the strings like SRV then low action will buzz irrespective of fret perfection. This is why playing style is part of setup. I've seen this firsthand with my guitars that come from the local store. Another guy plays my guitar after setup and its clear/buzz free. I play (and I hit the strings hard in a lot of cases) and there is buzz in the early note.
Ayrton
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This is why learning to do your own setups really pays off. You will eventually setup the guitar based around your own playing style. I think everyone at some point in their learning guitar tried for the lowest possible action, but as you improve and develop your own style, you will change string gauges, actions and relief. I find myself trying to raise my action to improve or change the sound.
This is why learning to do your own setups really pays off. You will eventually setup the guitar based around your own playing style. I think everyone at some point in their learning guitar tried for the lowest possible action, but as you improve and develop your own style, you will change string gauges, actions and relief. I find myself trying to raise my action to improve or change the sound.
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