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Would a StewMac Parson Street bridge pickup be...

I've put three little rubber pads to the right side of the bridge to try to stop it slipping back - they don't work - sad face.

how to fix string alignment

if only it was so simple! - if I do this the bridge just slides back to where it wants to be because of the pull of the strings

how to fix string alignment

Well, the seller does say the guitar was inherited and he doesn’t play. Sounds possibly legit. I’ve family in Sac, but I’m not in the market for any more guitars. The cost for a round trip flight...

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you can see the strings are being pulled to the bass side by the bridge - but still not far enough for them to sit right thanks!

how to fix string alignment

Hello there JazzIsGood, Like you, I also book musicians for gigs. In short, I couldn’t have said it better myself Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What not to do on a gig

Thx! Yes, I think it's pretty helpful and actually somewhat important.

I'm now fluent in every key

Loosen the strings, slide the bridge over, tighten the strings, check intonation and alignment, repeat until satisfied.

how to fix string alignment

Pictures are worth all the words in word. Truthy if this gets complicated simply take to someone who repairs guitars it is not complicated. The tailpiece could not be put on centered of the bridge is...

how to fix string alignment

Congratulations! Bill Evans first tenet, practice in all 12 keys.

I'm now fluent in every key

Hi Groyniad, in order to see the extent of the misalignement a foto would help. Slight adjustments of a few millimeters can be done usually by moving bridge & base sideways. It's best to loosen the...

how to fix string alignment

I've been a bandleader for a few years now. People all want me to give them a gig. I am the rainmaker. I book the gigs and I hire the musicians. Sometimes I hire someone and then I don't hire them...

What not to do on a gig

Ok, it's Monday, right? I have no idea anymore... Here's a 3 fingered 13-16.

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The actual point (intonation issues) can not really be diagnosed without having a description of how and where on the fretboard the issue is. In my experience it is not more difficult to have an OK...

Ibanez archtop with 0.010 Thomastik strings and rosewood bridge intonation issues

Yeah, I dislike them as much as the one in my MIK Zephyr, I'm just being frugal since I seldom/never use a bridge or both pickups. I'm sure either of your pairs would be terrific, hmm. The only...

Would a StewMac Parson Street bridge pickup be okay with a 57 neck?

hi people my strings are shifted too far to the treble side - its a floating bridge traditional jazz guitar. what can be done? it seems like quite a serious issue to me - unless the position of the...

how to fix string alignment

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

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