Would it help if I PM you my phone number and we could talk in person about it? I am generally available in the evenings.'
Dan
Scotty C. said:
In the building forum, I've posted multiple threads on my problems with too-high string action and neck angle problems. Specifically, the action of my last 3 or so builds have ended up being 3-4mm off the top of my frets at the bridge-end of the fingerboard.
My current build has an improvised neck pocket and the standard 4 screws, so I've been trying to shim it into a slight angle. But even when I get a decent slight-angle on the build, and the action seems high-but-reasonable, I'm now getting buzzed/dead tones.
Just entirely frustrating. I'm not sure if the frets need to be leveled or if there's something else gone haywire with the build.
In the building forum, I've posted multiple threads on my problems with too-high string action and neck angle problems. Specifically, the action of my last 3 or so builds have ended up being 3-4mm off the top of my frets at the bridge-end of the fingerboard.
My current build has an improvised neck pocket and the standard 4 screws, so I've been trying to shim it into a slight angle. But even when I get a decent slight-angle on the build, and the action seems high-but-reasonable, I'm now getting buzzed/dead tones.
Just entirely frustrating. I'm not sure if the frets need to be leveled or if there's something else gone haywire with the build.
Nah, you never really master per se being that you always are growing and learning. I think the last one I built was the best. It was for a friend and made exquisitely. The finish was immaculate and the fretwork and wood work was fabulous.
But that's me.
In reality, and I will say this, mastery is really a matter of taste and subjectivity. What I consider 'great', others might disagree. Some of the BEST builds don't show true 'mastery' of luthiery, rather a reach into the personality of the builder and what _they_ see.
Mastery really is an understanding of basic construction and to some degree sound mechanics. Not that its a _science_ around here (one can overthink things quite easily), but there are basic principals that if followed, you will be successful -- a Master.
Remember, these are cigar boxes. Not Stradivarius'.
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Would it help if I PM you my phone number and we could talk in person about it? I am generally available in the evenings.'
Dan
Scotty C. said:
In the building forum, I've posted multiple threads on my problems with too-high string action and neck angle problems. Specifically, the action of my last 3 or so builds have ended up being 3-4mm off the top of my frets at the bridge-end of the fingerboard.
My current build has an improvised neck pocket and the standard 4 screws, so I've been trying to shim it into a slight angle. But even when I get a decent slight-angle on the build, and the action seems high-but-reasonable, I'm now getting buzzed/dead tones.
Just entirely frustrating. I'm not sure if the frets need to be leveled or if there's something else gone haywire with the build.
of what kind again?
-WY
Wes "Moanin' Mule" Yates said:
True enough. But I'm disappointed that at the stage of Build 7, i'm still having string-action issues.
The first two I built don't exist anymore. 3,4,and 5 are basses and a very long scale 3 string that I just put tuners back on.
the first to be good enuff for me to try to sell was #6.
Waaaaay past that now.
AFKAM
Now that I think about it, I would say a milestone was when I redid my first one and could tell how far I came in my skills.
-WY
Oh, about my third of fourth build.
Nah, you never really master per se being that you always are growing and learning. I think the last one I built was the best. It was for a friend and made exquisitely. The finish was immaculate and the fretwork and wood work was fabulous.
But that's me.
In reality, and I will say this, mastery is really a matter of taste and subjectivity. What I consider 'great', others might disagree. Some of the BEST builds don't show true 'mastery' of luthiery, rather a reach into the personality of the builder and what _they_ see.
Mastery really is an understanding of basic construction and to some degree sound mechanics. Not that its a _science_ around here (one can overthink things quite easily), but there are basic principals that if followed, you will be successful -- a Master.
Remember, these are cigar boxes. Not Stradivarius'.
-WY