alfonso Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Hello, I found a classical guitar with a very good sound, I used it in a couple of recordings and it has the more balanced sound I could hope for but... ...maybe because it has been kept decades on tension without playing, even with the lightest gauge the neck comes forward too much, If it was an acoustic it would need at least a full turn and a half of a truss rod, but obviously it hasn't any... I love it's sound, and I would really keep it and use it. What do you suggest? What should I espect from a serious luthier? I'm experienced enough with electric and similar guitars, but with the classical ones I'm a newbie... Thanks for any answer Guess the Amp .... now it's finished... Here it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 A luthier can remove the fret board and install a truss rod. (Sorry a good luthier) The other option is the truss rod going in from the back like some of the fender necks. Remember the sound you like may go away if you change the guitar. Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfonso Posted August 8, 2004 Author Share Posted August 8, 2004 Originally posted by Big Red 67: A luthier can remove the fret board and install a truss rod. (Sorry a good luthier) The other option is the truss rod going in from the back like some of the fender necks. Remember the sound you like may go away if you change the guitar.I'm sure it would go away if I put a metal part...i would exclude this operation...there must be something else....(I hope). Guess the Amp .... now it's finished... Here it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 How bad is the action? Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfonso Posted August 8, 2004 Author Share Posted August 8, 2004 Originally posted by Big Red 67: How bad is the action?The situation is not dramatic as I've replaced the bridge with one that I shaped very low (keeping the original one as is), so there is not an audibile difference from the 12th fret note and the harmonic, fortunately very light classical strings have also a certain tolerance to stretching, but it's bad enough to screw my soloing tecnique from the 5th fret up. I wouldn't use it professionally, despite the fact it's the most mic'able guitar I've ever recorded... Guess the Amp .... now it's finished... Here it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 If the neck is fairly strait you can have it removed and change the angle. Pay good money for the job if you value the guitar. Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 A new neck might be a better option than dismantling the current neck to install a truss rod. I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 You ARE using nylon strings? Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfonso Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 Originally posted by bpark@prorec.com: You ARE using nylon strings? Billoh yes, and the lightest gauge... I think the issue is hard, as i found the top also bowed a little....not much but... Guess the Amp .... now it's finished... Here it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 If the bridge is suffering from rotation (top is bowed down in front of the bridge, raised up behind it) then that calls for major repair work, and may not be financially feasable to repair. Another common problem with old guitars, is that sometimes the glue joint lets go at the neck. When you tighten the strings, does the heel of the neck start to pull out of the pocket? Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Deep bow, Great point! Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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