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Garland The Mostest Bestest Member Posts: 4,661 AKA: Gdjjr Thistime Location: Texas! Playing guitar since: off and on since 1960, a lot more off than on	My Washburn Mar 5, 2022 18:15:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Garland on Mar 5, 2022 18:15:10 GMT -5 after I put about 1/2 in relief in the neck I'm not a fan of over tones, but, with this song they work to my advantage.
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My Washburn Mar 5, 2022 19:09:52 GMT -5 Garland likes this

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Post by Derick on Mar 5, 2022 19:09:52 GMT -5

Garland,

Nice video.
The Washburn looks and sounds very good, just heard a bit of fret buzz this may be due to finger positioning,

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Post by Garland on Mar 6, 2022 9:05:24 GMT -5

Derick, a while back it had terrible fret buzz. I had a thread on it. I put a lot of relief in the neck to help alleviate the buzz... however, finger placement is a part of the problem. I have smallish (and not as dexterous as I once was) hands so I often misplace me fingers.

I'm contemplatin takin it to a pro to get the frets leveled because it hurts me fingers after about 4 songs in. I need all the help I can get

Last night I tuned it down 1/2 step and used a capo at the first fret, and that helped.... but still. I prefer a lower tension = less force on me fingers cause I'm a wimp

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SO MANY GUITARS/SONGS, SO LITTLE TIME

Guild D140 Natural
Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son)
Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

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My Washburn Mar 6, 2022 11:16:57 GMT -5 Garland likes this

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Post by Derick on Mar 6, 2022 11:16:57 GMT -5

Garland,

If everything else is OK, you only need a small amount of neck relief, .005" to 008" should be fine.
There may be other things that need looking at. If you are considering keeping the guitar It may be worth a professional setup. It shouldn't cost that much but could be well worth it.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

Garland
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My Washburn Mar 6, 2022 18:04:45 GMT -5 Derick likes this

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Post by Garland on Mar 6, 2022 18:04:45 GMT -5

Mar 6, 2022 11:16:57 GMT -5 Derick said:

Garland ,

If everything else is OK, you only need a small amount of neck relief, .005" to 008" should be fine.
There may be other things that need looking at. If you are considering keeping the guitar It may be worth a professional setup. It shouldn't cost that much but could be well worth it.

I've not completely made up my mind on keepin it... although, today I did start down the thinkin path, that maybe keep it for videos only.... it does have a pretty tone, IMO. I'll prob'ly get a pro to look it over, even if i decide to sell it later... I don't like lettin things go to waste when a little knowledge, and/or skill, can produce great results.

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SO MANY GUITARS/SONGS, SO LITTLE TIME

Guild D140 Natural
Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son)
Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

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