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Tagged with acoustic-guitar setup
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Should guitar strings be evenly spaced?
I decided to learn how to play the guitar so I bought one which arrived yesterday. At first it seemed okay although it did take a while to tune. However, it constantly sounds a bit off compared to ...
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A second-hand guitar pitch sounds weird
I got a guitar from my friend’s son. The high E string is weird because fret no. 12 and 13 and 14 have the same pitch: F#! Furthermore, other strings have a similar problem. On the B string, fret no. ...
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Ideal action and string gauge for acoustic fingerstyle
I've been playing more and more percussive fingerstyle, and one thing I have trouble with is getting volume when hitting strings with only my left hand, for example like Jon Gomm and others. ...
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Are electric guitars more prone to fret buzz than acoustics?
I'm mostly an acoustic player, but I recently picked up an electric. Seems like there's fret buzz everywhere! I checked the setup by measuring the action and the neck relief, and it seems to be ...
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What does 'Setting Up' my guitar actually mean?
Just this week I visited one my local music stores after a referral to the guy to have my Tanglewood acoustic guitar strings changed. Myself and a friend went in, he recommended a set of guitar ...
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Will lighter strings extend an acoustic guitar's life?
Will lighter strings extend an acoustic guitar's life?
I just sold an old acoustic I acquired in bad condition and restrung with new nut and saddle, whose bridge was beginning to lift out of the body....
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When adjusting the neck of an acoustic guitar, what bending might be normal?
Recently I bought a second guitar, before I had for almost 8 years just one guitar and did not noticed that its action was quite high. When I took the guitars of others I often wondered that they ...
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Does 12-54 to 13-56 gauge change require a re-setup?
I'm thinking I should switch to a slightly heavier set of strings for a better "rounded" tone, especially on the lower strings.
Currently I use Martin Phosphor Bronze .12-.54 gauge, the one I'm ...
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Problem with choosing the right string gauge - switch from medium to extra light?
I am beginner acoustic guitar player ..
My current guitar' strings are "medium" ,, but I found them hard to play, they make buzzing sound, that's why I hate my guitar now -_- and i'm thinking of ...
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Setting twelve string guitar for country blues
I was thinking of making a blues box out of my twelve string guitar; since it's a modern dreadnaught I don't expect a perfect tone, but I think something nice may come out.
My idea was to put on ...
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Under-saddle pickup not picking up the low E string
Recently, my under-saddle B-Band pickup has gone silent, but only on the low E.
Acoustically, everything sounds just fine. The saddle hasn't been removed recently and everything appears sound.
Any ...
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Which strings should be used for smoother guitar chord formation?
I am playing guitar for a year and half and till now I am not able to play barre chords smoothly as i can not form it with proper pressure and my hand starts to pain in 2 mins. What kind of acoustic ...
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