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Setup Woes

#83
Watching the Lakland setup video suggested earlier, before I try doing anything tonight.

I already clamped the tuner and it seems to have fixed the rattling, for now. We'll see how long that lasts.

I'll take a look at the Schallers and Grovers. I've got some extra $$$ that was going to be spent on a setup that fell through, so that's no big deal :p Thanks for the offer though, dedpool1052.

And thanks again everyone!
 
#84
funkmaru said:
Watching the Lakland setup video suggested earlier, before I try doing anything tonight.

I already clamped the tuner and it seems to have fixed the rattling, for now. We'll see how long that lasts.

I'll take a look at the Schallers and Grovers. I've got some extra $$$ that was going to be spent on a setup that fell through, so that's no big deal :p Thanks for the offer though, dedpool1052.

And thanks again everyone!
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Extra cash for a setup that already cost you $25!? How much were you gonna spend on that setup. O.o I wouldn't pay more than $30 locally for a setup...but I don't pay for setups anymore. ^_^
 
#89
awilkie84 said:
Extra cash for a setup that already cost you $25!? How much were you gonna spend on that setup. O.o I wouldn't pay more than $30 locally for a setup...but I don't pay for setups anymore. ^_^
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The setup was originally $45, plus the cost of strings. It was going to cost me at least $65, plus tax and etc.

They ended up charging me "10 for truss rod adjustment and 15 for bridge adjustment" so sayeth the receipt anyway. :rolleyes:

A while ago I asked at another local store and was quoted $70, plus strings. So when this place came recommended by a friend, and their setup price was lower, I thought I found a good little store to go to. :scowl:
 
#90
funkmaru said:
The setup was originally $45, plus the cost of strings. It was going to cost me at least $65, plus tax and etc.

They ended up charging me "10 for truss rod adjustment and 15 for bridge adjustment" so sayeth the receipt anyway. :rolleyes:

A while ago I asked at another local store and was quoted $70, plus strings. So when this place came recommended by a friend, and their setup price was lower, I thought I found a good little store to go to. :scowl:
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And soon you'll be able to do it in your living room for no additional cost.
 
#91
After watching videos and checking out a few links offered earlier I decided to take a crack at this. I'll have to order some stuff to do a proper setup, but after looking info over I felt I could at least get it in better shape than it was before with what I have now.

I adjusted the truss rod a bit last night and let it sit. I checked it out this morning and the buzz was gone on the E string but still on the A. I adjusted the action on it, and got rid of the buzz.

The D&G strings weren't buzzing, but the action was a little high, so I brought those down a tic as well.

I think with equipment I could do a proper setup, but it's at least playable until then.

Thanks so very much for all the help!
 
#92
funkmaru said:
After watching videos and checking out a few links offered earlier I decided to take a crack at this. I'll have to order some stuff to do a proper setup, but after looking info over I felt I could at least get it in better shape than it was before with what I have now.

I adjusted the truss rod a bit last night and let it sit. I checked it out this morning and the buzz was gone on the E string but still on the A. I adjusted the action on it, and got rid of the buzz.

The D&G strings weren't buzzing, but the action was a little high, so I brought those down a tic as well.

I think with equipment I could do a proper setup, but it's at least playable until then.

Thanks so very much for all the help!
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That's great. Remember, most of the stuff you need can be had at Kmart or Home Depot. No reason to pay 3 times more at Stew Mac.
 

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