Asphaltcowboy
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Action height on Gibson j45? 10/64?
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Also the first fret to the nut dips down a straight edge goes from metal fret to about the top of the nut like the headstock dips down -
Action height on Gibson j45? 10/64?
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Learn something new everyday well from bottom of string low E to the top of fret it’s 7:64 which anit far off is it normal for the Sitka behind the bridge dip down? When I measured the back of the bridge the flattop of the Sitka wasent all even idk 🤷♀️ -
Action height on Gibson j45? 10/64?
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Although if I hold the ruler against the back of low E it looks around 10/64 if I hold it further touching the front side of the A string it’s at 6/64 the fret board goes higher -
Action height on Gibson j45? 10/64?
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
The bridge is standing about 16/64 at the back saddle looks low already in comparison when I got the 10/64 on the 12th fret a bit hard to tell because the low e string is thick it goes around 8/64 and 12/64 not sure what I’m looking at eyes are bad but it anit 6/64 -
Action height on Gibson j45? 10/64?
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
My neck is pretty good checking that way. Anyone have a stock j45 wats the height of your saddle? From the bridge? And where does your action sit at the low E 12th fret? -
This is too high right? I finally got me one of them measuring things. That’s what it’s saying 10/64 on the low E 12th fret I put in bone pins today they are taller than the saddle and I honestly preferred the tusq pins over bone but idk could be action let me know what’s the standard I like good volume some serious strumming goin on round here country y’all let me know
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J45 standard now j45 avant garde previous had richlite be rosewood dunno if rosewood is somehow harder to play that richlite
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New j45 when I first opened the cap it was tight both ways the truss rod but not even a complete 360 when I loosen it there is no tension it just slides smoot is this normal? At this point the guitar isn’t crazy bow or under bow new to truss rods just seems weird very easy to move when I loosen it and I have fret buzz still especially with 2nd fret D string the fret seems too close to me compared to my last j45 just weird and hard to play
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Small long crack on brand new j45 hard to see
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Interesting it was made in March 2021 I got it last month April I did use a capo has a bit for weird dent thing up the neck I leave it in the case with humidipaks because I’m a trucker. I don’t wanna leave it alone for a year tho dang lol -
Small long crack on brand new j45 hard to see
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Way worse than mine and you can’t see mine with a light other than the sun lol -
Small long crack on brand new j45 hard to see
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Dang that’s what the inside of your guitar looks like? Did Gibson authorize return or other retailer sweetwater is junk horrible customer service only answer me when I wanna buy or have a simple question … return? Exchange?? Won’t reply guitar center from now on -
Small long crack on brand new j45 hard to see
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
This guitar was made in March 21 got it a month ago wasent me tho I wear cotton long sleeve shirt to play -
Small long crack on brand new j45 hard to see
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
You can polish out a dent in lacquer tell me how? Virtuoso? Ur gonna say that anit ya lol I ordered some what’s with all the hype about that stuff I have Gibson restorative cream that didn’t work I have carbuna wax please explain did you have the same issue? Thanks -
Where to buy Gibson made bone nut saddle and pins?
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Site seems like a hassle to order on tho skip. Any better ideas? -
Where to buy Gibson made bone nut saddle and pins?
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Seen site looks ok sale elephant ivory sales to GA only I’m a trucker so I can get down there and pickup at ups maybe is elephant better? Or is regular bone good enough or ivory? -
Small long crack on brand new j45 hard to see
Asphaltcowboy replied to Asphaltcowboy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
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Can’t seem to find the exact ones used on the true vintage or banner 1942 just contacted Gibson I would rather buy their bone anyone know? Don’t want used brand new cut and stripped thanks
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You can’t see it inside even with a flash light only in the sunlight it’s like 4 inches long or so can only see in bright sunlight no other way guitar came this was as it’s new and I haven’t done anything to it been around 70 degrees and 45% to 50% humidity for over a month now just realized this taking it outside to get some photos is this going to be a long term problem or no big deal?
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Switch end pin on my J-45 for a better strap button solution?
Asphaltcowboy replied to PatDie's topic in Gibson Acoustic
I just cut my strap with scissors fits better -
Strings - Nut - Saddle - Pins - They are essential to TONE!
Asphaltcowboy replied to nodehopper's topic in Gibson Acoustic
What is the best brand besides Gibson for bone nut saddle and pins? What animal is best lol -
Will the vintage leather Gibson strap work with the screw on the heel? Found nothing online but looks cool https://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson/The-Vintage-Saddle-Leather-Guitar-Strap.gc?rNtt=Gibson leather strap&index=5#
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Seriously lol a shoe string we spend thousands of dollars and now use a shoe string bottom line Gibson ****ed up me being a traveling man I’m past my return date pretty mad since my j45 was back ordered arrived didn’t get it til a month later
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Lolol too bad man idk when I put my strap on guitar leans forward maybe something can help idk I don’t wear straps but when I play sometime on stage lmfao I need one ☝️
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Do you think them screwing the screw there will devalue the guitar? 20 to 30 years from now when it’s vintage?
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Yeappers Gibson screwed my girl without even asking what hole she wants it in not very polite lol