iwalktheline Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Hey guys, nothing major but I had my Martin setup today for the first time since I got her back in 2008. I played the hell out of her for a few years then my slight obsession of Doves and Hummingbirds took over. When that happened the D-35 took a back seat and rarely got played but, recently I began to appreciate how awesome a guitar she is(sorry). So I took her today and got a setup done for the first time and holy hell she sounds friggin awesome!! I switched back and forth a few times between my gals and realized my Hummingbird definitely needs a setup. I was told when I got her a year or so ago she had one but I'm not so sure I believe that now. It sounds good but, it could sound waaaayyy better. The strings are fairly new but maybe I need to switch up the strings or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainpicker Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 New strings is always the quickest, easiest and probably the cheapest way to improve the sound and should be tried first with any instrument, IMO. Having your setup checked is a good idea as guitars do change with time. But someone here was just mentioning how going back to an instrument you own but haven't played in awhile rekindles that thing you first liked in it that made you get it in the first place. Sounds like you're having fun with what you've got. Your plight reminded me that I haven't played The Lovin Spoonful's, Have You Ever Had To Make Up Your Mind, in awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 With that herd within reach you are a lucky man. If the 'new' D-35 has inspired you to a Bird-check, then fine. Look forward to hear the about result. Just remember that a lowered action might drain volume, which should be considered when we're talking Hummingbirds - (the majority of them anyway). I'm sure you thought of and know this already. Happy set-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Yeah, my wife also needs and adjustment from time to time ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 a set up is an individual thing , you should take thE D 35 with you so the guys can see how you'd like the hummingbird set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 a set up is an individual thing , you should take thE D 35 with you so the guys can see how you'd like the hummingbird set up Good idea - thought about that regarding the Birds here. Still not sure the new one needs a check - but why not give it a go as it is a part of the deal and always interesting to hear the opinion of a pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I would second what eminor7 said, the Hummingbirds can get a little quiet with a "low setup". What works for the D35 may not work on your Hummingbird. There is a lot of great info on setting up guitars available. Have you ever tried it yourself? Saddle blanks are pretty inexpensive as are a good set of feeler gauges, ruler etc. I always considered "setting up" a guitar a natural next step after learning to play and restring your own guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 New strings is always the quickest, easiest and probably the cheapest way to improve the sound and should be tried first with any instrument, Don't know about the rest of ya'll but I hate the sound of new strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwalktheline Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 a set up is an individual thing , you should take thE D 35 with you so the guys can see how you'd like the hummingbird set up That's not a bad idea, I might have to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwalktheline Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 With that herd within reach you are a lucky man. If the 'new' D-35 has inspired you to a Bird-check, then fine. Look forward to hear the about result. Just remember that a lowered action might drain volume, which should be considered when we're talking Hummingbirds - (the majority of them anyway). I'm sure you thought of and know this already. Happy set-up I never knew that, might sound dumb but it's good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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