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Discouraged from playing
I'm discouraged from playing lead lines higher up the neck as my action is too high. It's encouraging me to play cowboy chords and halting my learning somewhat.
I've done all i can with the relief but my concern is that if i lower the saddle then i void the warranty... I'm sure this has happened to some of you already; what's the solution? |
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Sounds like you should take your guitar to a local tech or luthier and have it adjusted.
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"It's encouraging me to play cowboy chords."
Hey, I've made a career out of THAT!
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Lowering a saddle will have no effect on any warranty, and having a well-qualified tech look over your guitar is the only way you will be able to get any knowledge about the structural condition of your guitar.
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Yeah, get a set up. Even the cheapest guitar can be made easier to play.
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I had this problem on my Alvarez.... took it to a local tech. Turns out the neck was slightly bowed - he straightened it out for me. Now it plays like a dream...
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Yes by all means take your guitar to a reputable tech or luthier for a setup.
It's well worth the money and you will enjoy playing your guitar much more. |
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In general i have never been impressed with a brand new guitar. the set-up has never suited me at all. in fact the only guitar i own that has never made its way to a tech was a second hand one that was just right.
I took my first brand new classical guitar to a tech for a set-up (i do this now for just about every guitar i buy regardless). Said guitar sounded mint except for a slight buzz. Tech guy took one look at it and said the neck was a horror story. at the time i knew nothing about the build of guitars. Thankfully i was within my 45 day return. From that day onwards anything i have owned goes to a tech. For the simple fact that if im gonna put down my hard earned cash for a guitar i want to know that everything is in order. As this usually only costs me under $70 i consider it a bargain. |
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What they said ... or start playing Bluegrass ...
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Nut, saddle, frets, strings are all wearable items not covered by warranty. Changing them have no effect on warranty.
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Go to a high end tech specializing in ACOUSTIC guitars! There are shops who have people who are competent to adjust electric guitars, but who really don't know their way around acoustic guitars. In other words, don't take it to your friendly local (insert your choice of big box stores) unless you have good references of someone you know, who knows their acoustic guitars, who personally will refer you to a particular tech at that store. And that is probably a good ref to get where ever you plan to go, unless you already know a guy.
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Best advice I got off this forum, except for the let the guitar sing to you bit, was having my action set up for me. Couldn't make barre chords from the first fret. Second and on were fine. Got the action set and I can play barre chords now after three months of learning decently. Find a luthier. You will be so happy. I might send mine holiday cards from now on.
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I paid good money for a setup a few years back and it made no difference at all. The action was still crappy and there was no difference. I lost faith in setups. Waste of money. Figure that they are great for guitars that are waaaay out of whack. For most adjustments, ie. seasonal changes a turn of the truss rod seems to work.
I know this against all the principles of luthiers. But one of Torontos most acclaimed luthiers who services tons of big name bands, did the job for me. What a waste of money and time. 2 weeks and 80 bucks for sweet piss all. Pick your tech carefully. I have avoided all setups since then. And havent had a problem. I am going to try a setup again with a couple of my guitars. This forum has convinced me that it is not a waste of time. Actually I had setups done twice. There was ZERO difference in playability in both cases. Both guitars came back with generous action that stifled my lead playing for years, I sold the guitars and got one that was gtg out of the box. I dont think most setups do squat. I will report back after my next 2. I am sure logically, it should help. But given what the OP said, I think a better guitar is the answer. |
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you can file down the nut and sand down the saddle if adjusting the truss rod does no good..it's an overall easy fix, it's better to have someone do it so that if they file the parts to small they can be replaced at the shop.
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