I have found that by the time a guitar becomes "Unplayable" it takes
about 1/2 a turn...... but you're right.... do it a 1/4 at a time just
to make sure... Back to the question..... a $200 guitar? no...... you
dont ever bring them to a tech, you learn to do it yourself or buy a
new guitar. The "Tech" will cost you more than the guitar is worth.....
I am a tech....... I'm a CNC machine tool tech....... Guitars are easy
compared.. Ive built an arsenal from parts....... Crank that truss nut
down 1/4 turn, let it sit..... tune it up? needs more? do another 1/4
turn....... Now you know why cheap guitars are cheap.. You have to
adjust them constantly....... My '73 Les Paul custom? never touched
it, never had to......
Hi,everyone! =) I have a problem with my guitar Epiphone Special II I bought it about 3 years ago,sold about $200. I think there is trouble with the truss...
<<<Posted by: "sainz_Hugo" sainz_hugo@... sainz_Hugo Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:01 am (PST) Hi,everyone! =) I have a problem with my guitar Epiphone Special...
Nonsense....... If you're going to play cheap guitars, or live in a climate like I do? learn to do the truss adjustment.... I'm guessing your action is way too...
do NOT turn the truss rod a half a turn at a time. 1/4 turn most, then let the neck/guitar settle for a day or 2. unless you strip the truss rod bolt/nut or...
I have found that by the time a guitar becomes "Unplayable" it takes about 1/2 a turn...... but you're right.... do it a 1/4 at a time just to make sure......
This board should be a place where people get accurate information, and not opinion, or not advice from experiments that have "worked so far" (no insult or...
Hi Everyone, Check the file section of the group for a file called care and feeding of your stratocaster. Even if your guitar is not a strat, the tips and...
I'd like to know where your shop is...... I'll bring mine there..... get my setups for free. Doesn't happen.... Ive been doing my own setups for years now. I...
We don't offer free setup. Adjustment of a truss rod is not a setup. Setup involves much more. I would provide the shop info to you, but the demeanor of your...
The guitar store I shop at does free _adjustments_ for their _customers_; setups are more complex and are done for a fee. I will use the free service for minor...
... with really bad action, IE.... Beginners guitars.. bought by parents who wanted to "wait and see"...... Or bought by people just because they were cheap,...
FWIW, the manufacturer of at least one of my guitars recommends no more than 1/4 turn at a time. That's not an opinion, that's their recommendation. I've also...
I do some of my own work and I have some work done. None of my three guitars cost more than $275 but I have spent money to have two of them setup. A good setup...
Here is a helpful video clip that demonstrates how to adjust your truss rod. The guy doing the demo is Jack Schwartz. He was the guitar tech for Fender at...
I have had to do this to a several guitars( Washburn 36 fret, Aria Pro) and yes it may take several days or longer to let it set and work. Personally I will...
Finding people that understand the player's needs, and what he needs done and achieving it is extremely important. I'm always inclined to let qualified repair...
I agree with Marshall B there on what he says about finding qualified luthiers. Now in my line of work there is certification and I am a craftsman, but what...
There is a luthier's Guild, and all the luthiers I have been to were school trained and had certificates. I have been to music stores that had a "guitar tech"....
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