I’ve often hammered home the idea that players need to understand that a guitar needs to the setup for their style to prevent fret buzz. ‘As low as it can go’ isn’t as simple as it sounds and the player plays a massive part in whether a guitar buzzes.
But sometimes the guitar is to blame. And I should talk about that too…
Read MoreSo, we need to talk. There’s one thing in the whole ‘tuning chain’ that is worth considering as being a source of tuning problems. It’s a bit delicate, though. And, well… it’s you!
No, really…
Read MoreThis article kicks off with a doctor joke. Immediately comes back with a fret-buzz joke, and then discussed player psychology and guitar repair.
It's got everything…
Read MoreI feel that I should add a consideration to my occasional rants about making sure that your instrument is setup for your music and your style.
That’s the consideration that style and skill-levels may well change over the years.
Now, this might mean that you tweak your guitar or bass a little here and there as you feel your playing needs change.
Or, the other option is to set-up your instrument based on how you want to be in the future.
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