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  • Noticed a nasty twangy sound coming from the b string

    From Cloud Hobbit@21:1/5 to All on Thu Mar 10 16:05:58 2022
    Wondering what the cause might be.
    Happens unfretted and a bit less when
    fretted.

    Any advice is welcome.

    Since I got this used I "know" what the guy
    at the pawn shop told me, which was that it was
    previously owned by a former employee who
    switched it from a left handed to a right,
    as evidenced by the shadow of the pick guard
    on the top of the sound hole.

    No complaints about the sound other
    than that b string, but as an old fart with
    small arthritic hands I might like to see
    about lowering the action if possible.

    I know all of the above means I should have it
    looked at by a Luthier, which I will most likely do.
    Just trying to get as much info from more knowledgeable
    folks.

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  • From Chris N@21:1/5 to youngbl. on Fri Mar 11 09:17:36 2022
    On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 6:06:00 PM UTC-6, youngbl. wrote:
    Wondering what the cause might be.
    Happens unfretted and a bit less when
    fretted.

    Any advice is welcome.

    Since I got this used I "know" what the guy
    at the pawn shop told me, which was that it was
    previously owned by a former employee who
    switched it from a left handed to a right,
    as evidenced by the shadow of the pick guard
    on the top of the sound hole.

    No complaints about the sound other
    than that b string, but as an old fart with
    small arthritic hands I might like to see
    about lowering the action if possible.

    I know all of the above means I should have it
    looked at by a Luthier, which I will most likely do.
    Just trying to get as much info from more knowledgeable
    folks.
    Nut needs adjusting, maybe a bit of bone dust and ca glue to raise then file back down for that string,
    Could have a fret lifting, check that with a fret rocker, or ,,,,
    Your bridge could be off on that string
    Good luck

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  • From Cloud Hobbit@21:1/5 to cno...@gmail.com on Fri Mar 11 11:11:20 2022
    On Friday, March 11, 2022 at 9:17:38 AM UTC-8, cno...@gmail.com wrote:
    On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 6:06:00 PM UTC-6, youngbl. wrote:
    Wondering what the cause might be.
    Happens unfretted and a bit less when
    fretted.

    Any advice is welcome.

    Since I got this used I "know" what the guy
    at the pawn shop told me, which was that it was
    previously owned by a former employee who
    switched it from a left handed to a right,
    as evidenced by the shadow of the pick guard
    on the top of the sound hole.

    No complaints about the sound other
    than that b string, but as an old fart with
    small arthritic hands I might like to see
    about lowering the action if possible.

    I know all of the above means I should have it
    looked at by a Luthier, which I will most likely do.
    Just trying to get as much info from more knowledgeable
    folks.
    Nut needs adjusting, maybe a bit of bone dust and ca glue to raise then file back down for that string,
    Could have a fret lifting, check that with a fret rocker, or ,,,,
    Your bridge could be off on that string
    Good luck
    Turns out there's a Luthier working from his home
    About 4 blocks from me. Gonna make a appointment.
    Thanks.

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  • From hubops@ccanoemail.ca@21:1/5 to youngblood2949@gmail.com on Fri Mar 11 14:37:42 2022
    On Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:11:20 -0800 (PST), Cloud Hobbit <youngblood2949@gmail.com> wrote:

    On Friday, March 11, 2022 at 9:17:38 AM UTC-8, cno...@gmail.com wrote:
    On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 6:06:00 PM UTC-6, youngbl. wrote:
    Wondering what the cause might be.
    Happens unfretted and a bit less when
    fretted.

    Any advice is welcome.

    Since I got this used I "know" what the guy
    at the pawn shop told me, which was that it was
    previously owned by a former employee who
    switched it from a left handed to a right,
    as evidenced by the shadow of the pick guard
    on the top of the sound hole.

    No complaints about the sound other
    than that b string, but as an old fart with
    small arthritic hands I might like to see
    about lowering the action if possible.

    I know all of the above means I should have it
    looked at by a Luthier, which I will most likely do.
    Just trying to get as much info from more knowledgeable
    folks.
    Nut needs adjusting, maybe a bit of bone dust and ca glue to raise then file back down for that string,
    Could have a fret lifting, check that with a fret rocker, or ,,,,
    Your bridge could be off on that string
    Good luck
    Turns out there's a Luthier working from his home
    About 4 blocks from me. Gonna make a appointment.
    Thanks.


    You've removed the bridge pin & inspected it and the area
    of the bridge where it inserts ? Loose tuner ?
    .. simple things first. Good luck.
    John T.

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  • From Cloud Hobbit@21:1/5 to hub...@ccanoemail.ca on Mon Mar 28 11:31:55 2022
    On Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11:35:15 AM UTC-8, hub...@ccanoemail.ca wrote:
    On Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:11:20 -0800 (PST), Cloud Hobbit
    <youngbl...@gmail.com> wrote:

    On Friday, March 11, 2022 at 9:17:38 AM UTC-8, cno...@gmail.com wrote:
    On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 6:06:00 PM UTC-6, youngbl. wrote:
    Wondering what the cause might be.
    Happens unfretted and a bit less when
    fretted.

    Any advice is welcome.

    Since I got this used I "know" what the guy
    at the pawn shop told me, which was that it was
    previously owned by a former employee who
    switched it from a left handed to a right,
    as evidenced by the shadow of the pick guard
    on the top of the sound hole.

    No complaints about the sound other
    than that b string, but as an old fart with
    small arthritic hands I might like to see
    about lowering the action if possible.

    I know all of the above means I should have it
    looked at by a Luthier, which I will most likely do.
    Just trying to get as much info from more knowledgeable
    folks.
    Nut needs adjusting, maybe a bit of bone dust and ca glue to raise then file back down for that string,
    Could have a fret lifting, check that with a fret rocker, or ,,,,
    Your bridge could be off on that string
    Good luck
    Turns out there's a Luthier working from his home
    About 4 blocks from me. Gonna make a appointment.
    Thanks.
    You've removed the bridge pin & inspected it and the area
    of the bridge where it inserts ? Loose tuner ?
    .. simple things first. Good luck.
    John T.
    Thanks for the advice.
    I found a Luthier in my neighborhood, he works out of his house
    3 blocks from mine. He's going to do a proper setup and says he can lower
    the action. Very convenient location and a nice guy as well.

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