larryp58 24 Report post Posted October 12, 2010 I don't know what the scientific explanation is! I do however notice changes in my acoustic guitars around this time of year. The weather is getting colder, I haven't measured the humidity recently. Some days I just find that my acoustics are lacking a bit of life and sound dull. They usually improve with a bit of playing. Maybe someone can help to explain this to us!! I do believe it's humidity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KL 8 Report post Posted October 12, 2010 Just a quick question which has puzzled me throughout the Tonerite discussions. Many people have said that they needed to replace their strings following a treatment. So does that mean that vibration causes strings to dull? I always thought it was the build up of sweat and crud and general tarnishing which caused this. Yes it seems that the constant vibration does dull the strings, so there is more to string life that just a build up of crud etc. I'm always amazed at how infrequently some people change their strings! Sometimes you don't want brand new spangly brightness, but I put new strings on my guitars (electric as well as acoustic) before every gig or studio session with the occasional exception. So that can mean changing a lot of strings every day sometimes. I do not tend to change the strings on my electric 12 strings as often as I don't play them on many songs. Also I really hate changing the strings on my Rickenbacker 12 because it is a really laborious task, so I tend to leave them as long as possible on that one! Bass guitars are different again and the strings last a very long time. I don't think most bass players want the brightness associated with brand new strings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KL 8 Report post Posted October 12, 2010 I left mine on the floor in its case, but I wedged a thick soft cover book in between the case and the case lid (between the hinges at the waist of the case)so as to prevent the lid from closing. Then I put the TR on. Worked like a darn. I left it in the computer room and shut the door so that Benny wouldn't attempt to sleep on it. How is your cat? In the instructions for the TR they advise against leaving it in the case because the lid might fall and cause damage to the guitar top because of the tonerite unit being in place. However it sounds like you took careful measures to prevent any case lid calamity! PM will be sent a little later to tell you about my cat. Thank you for asking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KL 8 Report post Posted October 12, 2010 I do believe it's humidity. Yes I agree Larry . . . that has to be the obvious explanation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KL 8 Report post Posted October 12, 2010 Karen, the forum says you cannot receive any new messages, so I was unable to send the PM . . . sorry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hall 123 Report post Posted October 12, 2010 Gilliangirl and Suburude: I have been presented with a Tonerite this afternoon, by a friend, to try. She swears by it. My mind is open and my heart is hoping. I have so many acoustics; half of them live in their cases now days. I have an H. Bird Custom I never really broke in properly and is still like new. The Tone rite is in place as I post. My fingers are crossed for good results on such a fine guitar. I'll go to the site and follow directions. If you guys have suggestions they would be much appreciated. Thanks. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suburude63 6 Report post Posted October 12, 2010 Gilliangirl and Suburude: I have been presented with a Tonerite this afternoon, by a friend, to try. She swears by it. My mind is open and my heart is hoping. I have so many acoustics; half of them live in their cases now days. I have an H. Bird Custom I never really broke in properly and is still like new. The Tone rite is in place as I post. My fingers are crossed for good results on such a fine guitar. I'll go to the site and follow directions. If you guys have suggestions they would be much appreciated. Thanks. Steve The longer the better ! People have told me as long as a week if you can. I did 72 hours for starters . With good results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilliangirl 56 Report post Posted October 12, 2010 Karen, the forum says you cannot receive any new messages, so I was unable to send the PM . . . sorry. Oh! I will fix that asap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilliangirl 56 Report post Posted October 12, 2010 Gilliangirl and Suburude: I have been presented with a Tonerite this afternoon, by a friend, to try. She swears by it. My mind is open and my heart is hoping. I have so many acoustics; half of them live in their cases now days. I have an H. Bird Custom I never really broke in properly and is still like new. The Tone rite is in place as I post. My fingers are crossed for good results on such a fine guitar. I'll go to the site and follow directions. If you guys have suggestions they would be much appreciated. Thanks. Steve Steve, can you do a sound clip for yourself before and after the TR? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hall 123 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Steve, can you do a sound clip for yourself before and after the TR? I've did so, Karen. Thanks. Love your new truck. I'm one light gauge E string from getting one myself. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62burst 144 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 I've did so, Karen. Thanks... Steve Good thinking, Steve! Now, to help us make a "blind" decision, if you can post your before & after, don't tell us which is which for, say, a day or so, that would be great. Thx. What do we have, a 50-50 chance of guessing it? 'Better put up two of the pre Tone Rite, and one after, or something sneaky like that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E-minor7 221 Report post Posted October 16, 2010 Good thinking, Steve! Now, to help us make a "blind" decision, if you can post your before & after, don't tell us which is which for, say, a day or so, that would be great. Thx. What do we have, a 50-50 chance of guessing it? 'Better put up two of the pre Tone Rite, and one after, or something sneaky like that! Excellent ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hall 123 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Excellent ! Yea, wouldn't it be excellent. I can't even upload my original avatar. So forget that. I am about to post a 72 hour verdict using a house avatar. Plain pissed at this forum setup. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack6849 5 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Hall, (Steve) Looking forward to your review (verdict), whatever the avatar. Jack6849 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ballcorner 6 Report post Posted October 25, 2010 Spend more time playing and less time arguing with people on the Internet and your guitar's voice will emerge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilliangirl 56 Report post Posted October 25, 2010 Spend more time playing and less time arguing with people on the Internet and your guitar's voice will emerge. Will! Where ya been hiding? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albertjohn 24 Report post Posted October 25, 2010 Spend more time playing and less time arguing with people on the Internet and your guitar's voice will emerge. Hope you are well ballcorner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ballcorner 6 Report post Posted November 14, 2010 Will! Where ya been hiding? Ottawa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrorod 93 Report post Posted November 14, 2010 I have retracted this comment since it has nothing to do with the subject and was made 'under the influence', Rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albertjohn 24 Report post Posted November 15, 2010 I'll play (a) Stoned. Because I don't understand your post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
