Things have been incredibly busy over the last year and seem to be getting more so, so it’s necessary to change how I handle appointments. Here’s what’s happening…
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Should you use a notched straight edge for guitar and bass setup? It’s a precision tool and is invaluable for some jobs. But maybe not setup. Read more…
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Dealing with truss rods can often be a frustrating experience. There are no real standards. For the most part, you’ll encounter a smallish number of adjustment nuts and tools but sometimes makers throw curveballs. Looking at Maton today…
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I’ll return to tremolo stabilisation (a particular implementation) at some point in the future but, for now, I’ve a few thoughts to round out the subject, including an important caveat for all these systems. Check it out…
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After blocking, after dive-only setups, after tremolo-stops… It’s time to look at ways to keep the bridge fully floating but still add a little extra stability to the system. Let’s take a look at tremolo stabiliser devices…
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We understand how to block a trem completely. We understand some of the problems inherent in a fully floating trem system. Now let’s look at some possible solutions to help bring a little stability.
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All this tremolo/vibrato bridge system talk has prompted me to talk about the problems that are inherent in these systems. Let’s consider the delicate balance and how some chimps can upset things…
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A vintage Strat-style tremolo is relatively easy to block. A fully floating trem bridge is more challenging to do properly. The bridge should be blocked so it’s fixed in its ‘neutral’ position. That needs a little more work…
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Don’t like that wobbly bridge on your Strat? Fed up with it moving about when you bend strings or (oh no) going out of tune when a string breaks? Well, block that bridge.
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It’s not too tricky to find information with some specs for setting nut slot height for guitars and basses. But what about a fretless bass? How should you slot the nut on that for the best playability? Find out…
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I talk (rant) a lot about using full-pocket shims when shimming a guitar neck. And, while you can certainly buy some for an easy life, if you’ve access to a 3D printer, it seems you can now print some.
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We can’t really measure neck relief with a ruler. Feeler gauges are a possibility but I feel they’re not always ideal. Luckily, there’s a solution…
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