Re: Lower frets out of tune?

Dave Van wrote:

You don't need to get it to a luthier.
A competent guitar tech should
be able to do a full set up including
adjusting the nut slots...

Semantics. And dangerous.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=luthier
"One that makes or
repairs stringed instruments, such as violins"
^^^^^^^

"Hello Guitars-R-Us? Do you have a guitar tech there?"

'Dewd, like absolutely. I mean like bring your
guitar in. I'll tech it. Bring it by any time
after 3:15 pm. That's when I get out of school'

A setup, done by someone QUALIFIED, costs about $50.
EVERY guitar needs it done initially and at regular
intervals thereafter. You can pay that $50 to the
kid at GC that will change your strings, or you
can pay that $50 to someone who is trained in
how to do the work, AND has the equipment to
do the work.

Next time you find someone that calls himself
a "guitar tech", quiz him.

What should the 1st fret relief be on my strat?
What's the difference between the scale length
on a Les Paul and a Tele?
How do you measure truss rod relief?


Lumpy
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