Who has had action adjusted? Some questions.

neophyte · Unread post by **neophyte** » Thu May 18, 2006 8:40 am

I just noticed yesterday after chaning the strings on my Alvarez RD10(cheap I know but sounds good) I noticed that the action is really high compared to a Takamine that a friend owns. Playing his guitar is so much easier and smoother. I think this may be one of the reasons that I have so much pain in fret hand.

Ive called around to a few places. One guy quoted $250 and I told him the guitar wasnt that much new. THe other places I am waiting to hear back from. What is the average price to have this done? Who has had this adjustment and how did it affect the way the guitar plays and sounds?
Is there any set string height that is preffered or do they all vary based on how you play?

Thanks for reading
Chris

i like tictacs · Unread post by **i like tictacs** » Thu May 18, 2006 9:20 am

YOu can do it for free. It isn't as scary as you think. There are tons of guides out there, all you need is an allen wrench. Just do a google search for guitar setup or truss rod adjustment or anything similar.

Thomas · Unread post by **Thomas** » Thu May 18, 2006 9:39 am

$250.00???!!

did he understand you correctly??

at the most and entire setup job should cost $70.00.

neophyte · Unread post by **neophyte** » Thu May 18, 2006 9:50 am

Ive read and been told that adusting the truss rod for action is not the correct way to do it.

Thomas · Unread post by **Thomas** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:03 am

neophyte wrote:Ive read and been told that adusting the truss rod for action is not the correct way to do it.

that's correct. Truss rod adjustments are not for adjusting action.

czech · Unread post by **czech** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:07 am

neophyte wrote:Ive read and been told that adusting the truss rod for action is not the correct way to do it.

no it is not.

i would save up another $50 and buy a second guitar that already has lower action. I have seen and bought some decent alvarezes and taks for $100 - $120 on craigslist and other sites.

neophyte · Unread post by **neophyte** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:17 am

Im not sure what craigslist is?

I actually looking at a Takamine EG340C. Im waiting on the local shop to bring one in so that I can play it.

I just found another company that will adjust it for 25-50 bucks. Im gonna have it done anyway so that I have two guitars that are playable.

czech · Unread post by **czech** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:42 am

http://www.craigslist.org

find your city and search used stuff.

make sure the place doing it is doing it by shaving the saddle and/or nut.

ask them specifically if they are doing that or adjusting the truss rod.

Trippin Hillbilly · Unread post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:42 am

i like tictacs wrote:YOu can do it for free. It isn't as scary as you think. There are tons of guides out there, all you need is an allen wrench. Just do a google search for guitar setup or truss rod adjustment or anything similar.

RunsWithBuffalo · Unread post by **RunsWithBuffalo** » Thu May 18, 2006 1:28 pm

Sometimes a truss rod adjustment is all you need if your neck is bowed. Ideally you want a straight neck with a little bit of upward curvature (relief). You'd be amazed how much a guitar can play with a good setup, even cheap guitars. I wouldn't pay more than 60 or so. I have played an RD10 and it was a very good sounding guitar which is all that matters so it would be worth the investment.

Where it gets expensive is when they have to build a new bridge piece or nut. 250 is a joke though.

sunglassesatnight · Unread post by **sunglassesatnight** » Thu May 18, 2006 1:36 pm

Don't tell them you want the action lowered. Tell them you want your guitar "set up." That shouldn't be more than $40.

dmbvideos · Unread post by **dmbvideos** » Fri May 19, 2006 12:58 am

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