Stevie Nazarenie Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 wow! this webpage is making me happy. http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/tone-tips-901/ all my strings are pretty high as i don't like buzz and i am not a good enough tech to get them sorted!:D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Well, those are suggestions....not absolutes. I feel, it depends on the player, and his personal needs/requirements. It's like string size preferences...everyone has their own. (Some) "Lead" guitarist, who do lots of bending, may need something different, than strictly rhythm players, may need...in both height, and guage. But, it really just depends on the individual. If High and Big, make You happy, that's cool! I should add, too...that a really good "set up," will allow both lower action, good tone, and little to No buzzing. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Actually, it's a clever ploy by Gibson to reduce warranty complaints about string buzz:-k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 just reading this and checked my wilshire as it was literally at hand... funny I noticed a hairline crack in the finish at the nut . its where they glue down the fretboard to the neck.... its like as if the humidity from an outdoor gig caused stress in the glue. I tried to see if it had "wiggle" room but it seems like itis still glued and on the finish applied over the edge cracked. anyone else have this happen? btw I replaced my nut and saddles on it. this is why I noticed. string saddles are pain to remove thanks to the retainer wire on the bridge... ughhhh!! LOL better be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'm curious. Why change the saddles? I understand getting a better quality nut, but were the saddles soft, or malformed? Or were they impossible to intonate? I'm not being a wise guy, I am asking seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Actually' date=' it's a clever ploy by Gibson to reduce warranty complaints about string buzz:-k [/quote'] I agree. And let's not forget that Gibson are notorious for poor factory set ups. If you read the reviews on HC, you'll find that most people complain about the action being way too high out of the box. Gibson are now trying to say they're doing it "for the sake of tone", when essentially they're just being sloppy. The argument for slightly higher string placement is often made with respect to acoustics, and that makes sense: With an acoustic guitar, your volume and tone come entirely from how hard you strike the strings. That doesn't really apply to the same extent, when playing through an amp. In the end this bit of "wisdom" comes from the same people who brought you the Gibson Jimi Hendrix-"Little Wing"-Stratu-Kaster, and that means: "Buyer beware!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Too high is when you feel you're going out of tune(sharp) playing around the 12th. I'd say anything over 7/64 at the 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Nazarenie Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 wow, then some of mine are way high! i have to say i can't stand buzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 wow' date=' then some of mine are way high! i have to say i can't stand buzz. [/quote'] I have mine at 9/64 at the low E, I love how this makes the chords sound big and percussive, but yeah there is a trade off playing single notes higher up the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledge57 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 How high is too high? The answer is right here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffo46 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I have mine set set at 5/64 at the Bass side and at 3/64 on the treble side. I've also have discovered that if you have your tailpiece set at the same angle as the neck, your action will be just fine and should alleviate any fret buzz and tuning issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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