crust Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I started my setup this evening. Polished the frets, oiled the fretboard, put on a Tusq nut, and strung up with D'Addario Chrome 11's. I'll wait until tomorrow for things to settle in before I make any adjustments to the nut and glue it in, neck relief, action, pickup height, etc. Truly an awesome instrument. No sharp fret ends to file, oh so comfortable to play, the pups sound amazing…I just can't get over this guitar. It's the best I've taken to a new instrument in a long time. I've found a new favorite. Wait 'till to you play it a little longer...like fine wine...just keeps on getting better and better.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 bends are my current nemesis, crust. and i do scoop the string to get a bend going, it's crossed my mind that might be part of my struggle. i don't know if tht is right or not but i have wondered how more experienced players go with crazy low action and still bend the strings because any lower for me and i can't get traction for said scoop. :unsure: ScottO, how long have you been playing ? Just a bit curious...if you don't mind me asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ScottO, how long have you been playing ? Just a bit curious...if you don't mind me asking. i started learning guitar on july 1, 2013. i'm coming up on 6 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 i started learning guitar on july 1, 2013. i'm coming up on 6 months! don't let lack of progress discourage you...practice, watch vids, practice some more..You seem to have the motivation to go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 bends are my current nemesis, crust. and i do scoop the string to get a bend going, it's crossed my mind that might be part of my struggle. i don't know if tht is right or not but i have wondered how more experienced players go with crazy low action and still bend the strings because any lower for me and i can't get traction for said scoop. :unsure: I wouldn't be so sure that "more experienced players" use "low action"..I believe it is more like the "correct action"...follow the guidelines for setting proper string height. Low action does not always produce a more easily playable guitar...there are "trade offs", depending on technique, that has been my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 thanks crust i sure like guitars! still averaging 4 hours practice every day, 7 days a week. re: action, i use the a feeler gauge to get to the suggested height and then adjust a bit based on if that works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 I finished my setup and am happy with the results. I decided to go all out with this thing and ordered some Emerson Paper-In-Oil Caps (.022uF) and a rosewood bridge from StewMac. I contacted Wolfe Guitars in Jupiter about getting a Plek job and will get that done next month. I've been curious about a Plek job for a long time now and decided this is my chance. It's not cheap but will satisfy my curiosity. They get $195 to Plek and do a full setup. Granted, this guitar was excellent straight out of the box and doesn't "need" new caps, bridge, and a Plekking, but why not? I'm a hopeless tinkerer and I really want to know first hand what a good Plek job does for a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shonita & Los Gatos Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hi, here's mine. Soraya ... she's gorgeous and really easy to play. Natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 That natural finish sure is purrrrty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 That natural finish sure is purrrrty! are you referring to the kitty or the guitar? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shonita & Los Gatos Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 That natural finish sure is purrrrty! Miaow :) Felix is Los Gatos drummer :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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