Acoustic guitar repair

Discussion in 'Performing Arts' started by goofydrummer, Jul 22, 2007.

  1. goofydrummer

    goofydrummer Senior Member

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    The action on my acoustic is way too high, does anybody know of a way that i could lower it without having to go to a repair shop.
     
  2. Nalencer

    Nalencer Dig Yourself

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    Take off the strings for a day or so? Although that could result in the action being too low... use your judgement.
     
  3. jay

    jay Member

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    towards the neck end inside yoursound hole, their is a notch that you can fit an allen wrench into, this will ajust your neck, and raise or lower your action
     
  4. goofydrummer

    goofydrummer Senior Member

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    alright thanks guys, i just ordered the piece to adjust the rod. do i just tighten it a little bit until it gets to where it need to be?
     
  5. MattInVegas

    MattInVegas John Denver Mega-Fan

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    Yep. I'd simply buy a shorter nut and a shorter bridge. If that costs too much, you could always file them down.
     
  6. jay

    jay Member

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    Well i just turn it one way and if its Worse, turn it theother way!
    you could of probly just picked up the part you need from the local hardwere store, Just bring the Guitar in and see which one fits!
    or a music shop would probly have one
     
  7. Oric

    Oric Member

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    Be careful adjusting it though, playing with it too much in one day can break it. Never go more than a quarter turn to the left or right. (I think, be sure to check that)
     
  8. TimeTraveler2043

    TimeTraveler2043 Member

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    smash it..haha:guitar:
     
  9. MrCoolGuy69

    MrCoolGuy69 Member

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    mess with the truss rod
     
  10. thinkfloyd07

    thinkfloyd07 Senior Member

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    THAT IS EVIL I AM HIGHLY AGAINST ACOUSTIC GUITAR ABUSE BUT IF U GOT AN ELECTRIC WITH A PROBLEM BURN THAT SHIT
     
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