Ibanez setup problem - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T11:27:21Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/ibanez-setup-problem?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A285011&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIt's really not uncommon for…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2022-08-27:2177249:Comment:2850112022-08-27T20:32:55.920ZHank Castellohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HankCastello
<p>It's really not uncommon for guitar necks to take a day or two to "settle" after having strings removed. That's why I never let a customer pickup a guitar the day I've set it up. I prefer to keep them two or three more days.</p>
<p>It's really not uncommon for guitar necks to take a day or two to "settle" after having strings removed. That's why I never let a customer pickup a guitar the day I've set it up. I prefer to keep them two or three more days.</p> The owner is thrilled with th…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2022-07-15:2177249:Comment:2848832022-07-15T01:17:38.435ZLARRY KLOSEhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LARRYKLOSE
<p>The owner is thrilled with the setup as returned to her. The best result possible.</p>
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<p>The owner is thrilled with the setup as returned to her. The best result possible.</p>
<p></p> Yup. And it's a first class…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2022-07-05:2177249:Comment:2848282022-07-05T21:39:21.916ZLARRY KLOSEhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LARRYKLOSE
<p>Yup. And it's a first class bridge that doesn't have any tool marks on it. I might have gone the other way if it was my guitar, just to see how my idea would work but the client should be very pleased with this solution. I'l find out tomorrow. </p>
<p>Yup. And it's a first class bridge that doesn't have any tool marks on it. I might have gone the other way if it was my guitar, just to see how my idea would work but the client should be very pleased with this solution. I'l find out tomorrow. </p> Good job! And probably one of…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2022-07-05:2177249:Comment:2846522022-07-05T20:09:34.770ZJay Lowehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JayLowe928
<p>Good job! And probably one of the less expensive ways this could have turned out.</p>
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<p>Good job! And probably one of the less expensive ways this could have turned out.</p>
<p></p> Update: got a Gotoh bridge fr…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2022-07-05:2177249:Comment:2847572022-07-05T18:21:37.747ZLARRY KLOSEhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LARRYKLOSE
<p>Update: got a Gotoh bridge from Stewmac. Good reviews, has plenty of adjustment and easy to install--drop in. Set action, set intonation and it's good to go. Looks good, to and deletes the big labor cost with milling the original. it appears that the neck twist isn't enough of a deformity to cause buzzes or other issues. Success!</p>
<p>Update: got a Gotoh bridge from Stewmac. Good reviews, has plenty of adjustment and easy to install--drop in. Set action, set intonation and it's good to go. Looks good, to and deletes the big labor cost with milling the original. it appears that the neck twist isn't enough of a deformity to cause buzzes or other issues. Success!</p> I hear you on the difficulty…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2022-06-26:2177249:Comment:2847442022-06-26T19:25:00.441ZLARRY KLOSEhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LARRYKLOSE
<p>I hear you on the difficulty of modifying the bridge. This one has a flat pad on each end so it should be fairly easy to mill material just off the pad in order to make it work. I also have a friend who's a machinist and I'm going to ask him to do the mod on his milling machine.</p>
<p>I also hope that the neck has twisted to it's limit. When I set it up the first time it was bottomed out but at maximum drop. I've left a bit more adjustment in my calculation in case it moves again. I've…</p>
<p>I hear you on the difficulty of modifying the bridge. This one has a flat pad on each end so it should be fairly easy to mill material just off the pad in order to make it work. I also have a friend who's a machinist and I'm going to ask him to do the mod on his milling machine.</p>
<p>I also hope that the neck has twisted to it's limit. When I set it up the first time it was bottomed out but at maximum drop. I've left a bit more adjustment in my calculation in case it moves again. I've had the guitar for over a week in my humidified work area and it hasn't got any worse--in fact, it got a little better. i think the twist is from environmental conditions that dried it out and it should be stopped now--witness the fret overhang I had to mill when I first set it up, which hasn't returned. Plan B is to get a more compact bridge if this doesn't work out. Stew Mac has one that will fit. I could just throw in the towel and get the new bridge but this one is a challenge and for a friend. I learn a lot from every guitar I touch.</p>
<p></p> I did that on a guitar that b…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2022-06-25:2177249:Comment:2847422022-06-25T23:35:01.467ZJay Lowehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JayLowe928
<p>I did that on a guitar that belonged to a friend of my Son. On that one the bottom of the bridge was a bit concave which made sanding it a bit more difficult. I know the pickups are adjustable but make sure you've got enough clearance there when you are done. Then, if the neck keeps twisting, you can figure out what to try next. :))</p>
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<p>I did that on a guitar that belonged to a friend of my Son. On that one the bottom of the bridge was a bit concave which made sanding it a bit more difficult. I know the pickups are adjustable but make sure you've got enough clearance there when you are done. Then, if the neck keeps twisting, you can figure out what to try next. :))</p>
<p></p> Yup. it's a $700 guitar. I'm…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2022-06-25:2177249:Comment:2847402022-06-25T22:47:18.856ZLARRY KLOSEhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LARRYKLOSE
<p>Yup. it's a $700 guitar. I'm considering milling about .060" from under the bass side of the bridge where it mounts to the top bushing to give enough adjustment to lower the 6th string to something comfortable. Hopefully the twist won't cause odd buzzes when lowered. There's also a slight ramp in the fingerboard over the body... .</p>
<p>The owner is a very experienced electric player with a very light touch which could help with buzzes. She can play clean on a guitar with action low…</p>
<p>Yup. it's a $700 guitar. I'm considering milling about .060" from under the bass side of the bridge where it mounts to the top bushing to give enough adjustment to lower the 6th string to something comfortable. Hopefully the twist won't cause odd buzzes when lowered. There's also a slight ramp in the fingerboard over the body... .</p>
<p>The owner is a very experienced electric player with a very light touch which could help with buzzes. She can play clean on a guitar with action low enough to buzz a lot for someone with a heavier hand.</p> The stinker here is "economic…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2022-06-25:2177249:Comment:2845602022-06-25T20:48:33.756ZMike Kolbhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
<p>The stinker here is "economical". If it wasn't all that severe and you had the time & inclination, a replaning of the fingerboard would work. </p>
<p>Which means, of course, a refret as well... and all of that's probably not terribly cost-effective since someone else would need to foot that bill. </p>
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<p>The stinker here is "economical". If it wasn't all that severe and you had the time & inclination, a replaning of the fingerboard would work. </p>
<p>Which means, of course, a refret as well... and all of that's probably not terribly cost-effective since someone else would need to foot that bill. </p>
<p></p> If you find one please let us…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2022-06-25:2177249:Comment:2845572022-06-25T14:43:37.234ZJay Lowehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JayLowe928
<p>If you find one please let us know..............</p>
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<p>If you find one please let us know..............</p>
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