Big Arm Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 So what do I do to fix this? I can drive back, but it is 90+ miles one way. Is this a thing I can do myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 "A little noise never hurt anybody" J Mascus, Dinosaur Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 A lot? A little bit? Is it noticable thru your amp? You may need to raise the TOM a touch to get the buzzing to stop but that will change your intonation, which is very easy to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyH Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'd start with two things: 1) Play the guitar a while to see whether you are just experiencing a period of adjustment to the new setup 2) Call them if it's clear that the guitar has a problem. The action is probably lower than you are used to. Ask for their recommendation. If the action really is too low, then you'll have to take it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 So what do I do to fix this? I can drive back' date=' but it is 90+ miles one way. Is this a thing I can do myself?[/quote']Been there, and I feel for you. My answer..... Learn To Do It Yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Been there' date=' and I feel for you. My answer..... Learn To Do It Yourself![/quote'] Had one done once, I was so dissatisfied that I refused to pay. Turns out im not as much of an *** as Neo is so I ended up paying, now I do all work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Guitar Player Repair Guide by Dan Erlewine... Great general info on just about everything you might encounter. Leans more towards Fenders and acoustics but does cover some Gibson stuff too. The Gibson Les Paul Handbook by Paul Balmer... Fills in all the gaps and has everything you need to know about tweeking and repairing your Lester.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmartem Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Only you can set up your guitar because only you know how you want it to play.Dan Erlewines books are great because he give you measurements on all sorts of players guitars and you can take it from there.Do you play hard or soft .Do you use superlight strings or heavy strings all these things add up.When I was a young pup I did'nt want any buzz on my guitars what so ever and thats the way I set them up.Now that I'm in my 50's I'll put up with a little more noise, the old fingers are worn out from practicing with Al Dimeola records when I was younger.One caveat though don't turn the truss more then half a turn, allways wait a day before you check your measurements ,Never ,ever force a truss rod.Oh yeah go buy a 6 inch engineers metal ruler that reads in 64's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Had one done once' date=' I was so dissatisfied that I refused to pay. Turns out im not as much of an *** as Neo is so I ended up paying, now I do all work. [/quote'] Me neither. I complained, and let them know they won't get any repeat business with this kind of work, but I paid. Then I figured I'd get a couple cheap guitars from the pawn shop (the dusty ones leaning behind the counter in the Pawn Guys way), and found out how far is "too far" for a truss rod, how long it takes for the neck wood to settle, how not to strip saddle screws, . Then I was brave enought to set up my own guitars, now it's actually fun. I'm about to get into the Floyd Rose Licenced Kahler Tremelo to set the intonation on my first real electric that I've had for 20 years. I've never tried a floating trem, so I'm a little nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfidl Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 It's hard to manage -- especially if you want the "action" low. The necks change with changes in temperature OR humidity OR changes in string tension (ultra light-light-medium strings). It's the same on other guitars too (not just the expensive ones)(maybe you hear it better -- more -- on the expensive ones). I now have a deal where I can get three done for $75 -- it was costing me a fortune. BUT .. I was delighted to learn that horns have similar problems (not just us -- misery loves company). They are forever screwing with their horn, spitting our reed, twisting, fa-diddling, running up scales, putting hats and things OVER the horn, running brushes in and out of them, and draining them onto a wash cloth (yuck!). And grand piano's are as much as 1/2 note out of tune and nobody does ANYTHING about it. And accordions are not even aware when they are out of tune (nor do they try to correct it). Banjos seem to spend half their playing time tuning -- almost NEVER in tune. And nothing sounds as great as a guitar. Guitar and a flute = perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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