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| Author: | gullywompr [ Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Thank you OLF - #1 strung up! |
After nearly two years (a significant percentage of which was waiting to save enough money to get the next item), I am playing my first guitar. I won't post a picture, it's a less-than-breathtaking dread of EIR and red spruce with bloodwood bindings, and riddled with flaws. The rosette is messed up, the saddle is too high, the G string buzzes a bit, and most everything below the 14th fret is deadened. But low on the neck, it sustains into next week, with beautiful bass tones and clear treble. I was floored - it actually looks and sounds just like a real guitar! I want to thank the proprietors, sponsors, and subscribers of OLF for your help in making my dream come to fruition. You people are kind, generous, and friendly. I can't tell you how many times I used the search function here, but I can say I almost always found an answer. The few times I did need to get over the newbie fear and post a question, the responses were quick, complete, and sincere. It feels great, and I raise my glass to OLF! |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thank you OLF - #1 strung up! |
Hey congrats Curtis! Nothing is better than stringing one up! You should put some picks up! Everyone has a "first guitar" You should be proud regardless of how it turned out. Its quite an acomplishment! |
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| Author: | Steve Sollod [ Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thank you OLF - #1 strung up! |
Quote: the saddle is too high, the G string buzzes a bit, and most everything below the 14th fret is deadened You could do more work on saddle and frets and make it better. Typically, I have to refine the action after it's put together. Take the strings off and take some time and I bet you'll improve things... and post a photo, we always like looking at new guitars... |
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