Questions tagged [setup]
Professional adjustment and calibration of multiple parts of an instrument, by a qualified repair technician or luthier, in order to make sure that the instrument is easy to play and has the best intonation obtainable.
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Adjusting Floyd Rose Action - Bridge is Lower On Treble Side
I am adjusting the action on my Floyd Rose Special. In order to get the action low enough on the treble side - I had to lower it a bit. Is it normal that the treble side of the tremolo is lower/...
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Does changing acoustic guitar strings require a re-setup?
I'm currently using D'Addario EZ920 (0.12-0.54) and I'm planning to change to D'Addario EJ16 (0.12-0.53) which is slightly lighter. I'm wondering if this will affect the intonation and needs ...
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More outputs on Fireface 800
I'm a proud owner of the Fireface 800 and I'm starting to build up my first professional recording-studio - but now I need more output-channels. Does anybody know, if it's possible (and a good ...
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Can I use '1 spot - cs6 pure isolated power' to connect these pedals on PedalTrain Nano?
Can I use '1 spot - cs6 pure isolated power' to connect these pedals on PedalTrain Nano?
CryBaby Mini Wah CMB-95
Ibanez TubeScreamer TS9DX 9
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Mooer Audio Mod Factory MKII
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Proper configuration for: synth pedal + expression pedal + amp
Had some great input from this electric guitar question: What type(s) of equipment is needed for real-time distortion / tone modulation on an electric guitar?
As a quick recap:
Goal: To be able to go ...
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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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Will a RODE-K2 Mic work with a Focusrite 2i2 Interface and a basic Laptop for high quality male vocals? [closed]
I want to buy a K2 for my bedroom setup to record male vocals.
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Should string saddles touch each other?
I was investigating a buzzing sound in my Squier Stratocaster that had started a couple of days ago, and finally narrowed it down to the (hard-tail) bridge. None of the height-adjustment screws was ...
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Tried Eb alternate tuning but guitar intonation is off and I'm unsure how to fix it
I have a fender mexican strat, with 10s. I have never changed string gauge, I only tuned all the strings down half a step to Eb from E.
The issue I am running into is that the low Eb, Ab, Db, and Gb ...
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Can't properly set up floating bridge in strat
I have strat style Aria SG guitar with a standard tremolo bridge that i used to play in hard tail setup. I've been trying to set it up as a floating bridge using a youtube video as a guide. But after ...
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Audio Interfaces: How to determine minimum requirements?
I have a few needs and want to build a home recording studio.
I want to produce a podcast and have multiple mic working at the same time (with each guest wearing headphones). I'd like to pause us ...
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Horrible resonant frequencies at certain frets
I'm having a really annoying issue with my American Deluxe Strat - when I pluck the strings at certain frets (mainly on the 2nd string) I hear an awful resonant frequency. I've added a link to a WAV ...
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How to set guitar neck relief for different playing styles
I own several acoustic guitars and am learning about setting them up because I live in the middle of nowhere and it is impossible to send my guitar in for set-ups.
I got some feeler gauges and have ...
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Truss rod adjustment - tighten or loose?
I am beginner guitar player and today after I replaced the strings and adjusted the Floyd Rose bridge of my guitar (BC Rich Gunslinger retro) I noticed that the action was increasingly high, from fret ...
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Trouble with a Peavey XR 684
So, i honestly got this as a Christmas present, along with a ton of stuff a musician left here before moving to Ecuador (Two JBL TR125, i don't know, PA? A pretty old Peavey amplifier that i honestly ...
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