Questions tagged [setup]
Professional adjustment and calibration of multiple parts of an instrument, by a qualified repair technician or luthier, in order to make sure that the instrument is easy to play and has the best intonation obtainable.
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Bass Guitar - Thicker String Guage vs Intonation
I changed the strings on my electric bass but I have an intonation problem. I cannot move the saddle of the lowest string back far enough (away from the nut) to set the intonation correctly. I ...
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Adjusting Floyd Rose Action - Bridge is Lower On Treble Side
I am adjusting the action on my Floyd Rose Special. In order to get the action low enough on the treble side - I had to lower it a bit. Is it normal that the treble side of the tremolo is lower/...
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Does changing acoustic guitar strings require a re-setup?
I'm currently using D'Addario EZ920 (0.12-0.54) and I'm planning to change to D'Addario EJ16 (0.12-0.53) which is slightly lighter. I'm wondering if this will affect the intonation and needs ...
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More outputs on Fireface 800
I'm a proud owner of the Fireface 800 and I'm starting to build up my first professional recording-studio - but now I need more output-channels. Does anybody know, if it's possible (and a good ...
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Can I use '1 spot - cs6 pure isolated power' to connect these pedals on PedalTrain Nano?
Can I use '1 spot - cs6 pure isolated power' to connect these pedals on PedalTrain Nano?
CryBaby Mini Wah CMB-95
Ibanez TubeScreamer TS9DX 9
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Mooer Audio Mod Factory MKII
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Proper configuration for: synth pedal + expression pedal + amp
Had some great input from this electric guitar question: What type(s) of equipment is needed for real-time distortion / tone modulation on an electric guitar?
As a quick recap:
Goal: To be able to go ...
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Should guitar strings be evenly spaced?
I decided to learn how to play the guitar so I bought one which arrived yesterday. At first it seemed okay although it did take a while to tune. However, it constantly sounds a bit off compared to ...
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Will a RODE-K2 Mic work with a Focusrite 2i2 Interface and a basic Laptop for high quality male vocals? [closed]
I want to buy a K2 for my bedroom setup to record male vocals.
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Should string saddles touch each other?
I was investigating a buzzing sound in my Squier Stratocaster that had started a couple of days ago, and finally narrowed it down to the (hard-tail) bridge. None of the height-adjustment screws was ...
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Tried Eb alternate tuning but guitar intonation is off and I'm unsure how to fix it
I have a fender mexican strat, with 10s. I have never changed string gauge, I only tuned all the strings down half a step to Eb from E.
The issue I am running into is that the low Eb, Ab, Db, and Gb ...
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Can't properly set up floating bridge in strat
I have strat style Aria SG guitar with a standard tremolo bridge that i used to play in hard tail setup. I've been trying to set it up as a floating bridge using a youtube video as a guide. But after ...
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Audio Interfaces: How to determine minimum requirements?
I have a few needs and want to build a home recording studio.
I want to produce a podcast and have multiple mic working at the same time (with each guest wearing headphones). I'd like to pause us ...
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Horrible resonant frequencies at certain frets
I'm having a really annoying issue with my American Deluxe Strat - when I pluck the strings at certain frets (mainly on the 2nd string) I hear an awful resonant frequency. I've added a link to a WAV ...
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How to set guitar neck relief for different playing styles
I own several acoustic guitars and am learning about setting them up because I live in the middle of nowhere and it is impossible to send my guitar in for set-ups.
I got some feeler gauges and have ...
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Truss rod adjustment - tighten or loose?
I am beginner guitar player and today after I replaced the strings and adjusted the Floyd Rose bridge of my guitar (BC Rich Gunslinger retro) I noticed that the action was increasingly high, from fret ...
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Trouble with a Peavey XR 684
So, i honestly got this as a Christmas present, along with a ton of stuff a musician left here before moving to Ecuador (Two JBL TR125, i don't know, PA? A pretty old Peavey amplifier that i honestly ...
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Help with intonation on a Fender Squier Strat? Open strings in tune but ALL fretted notes are sharp
Like the question title says, I can get the open strings in tune perfectly, but EVERY fretted note is sharp. I have tried lowering the action, that didn't make any difference. I tried moving the ...
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Cyclical vibration frequency on some of the strings?
I have a yamaha 311h, I was playing around in Amplitube ultra tuner and noticed something weird with the tuning of the 4th, 2nd and 1st strings.
All of these strings are cycling in vibration compared ...
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Bridge Height on Harmony acoustic guitar
Ive been looking at buying an old Harmony guitar online. The one I'm looking at has had a neck reset and the action is about .070 though I think that was measured with the guitar on its back.
I'm ...
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Truss Rod Can't Get Any Looser
I'm trying to adjust the neck tension on an Ibanez electric guitar for some regular light gauge strings, but I've maxed out loosening the truss rod and the neck still doesn't provide enough relief and ...
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Why are my string saddles getting stuck?
I've been having trouble getting my strings properly intonated, and it seems like it's because the saddles are getting stuck. What it looks like is that they're pressed against each other so tightly ...
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Floyd Rose in Standard Tuning with .011 gauge strings
I have always played with medium to heavy gauge strings in standard tuning. I got used to that feel while in school for Jazz Studies and have stuck with it ever since.
I'm interested in learning ...
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Standard Jazzmaster HH bridge/saddle height adjustment
The Fender Standard Jazzmaster HH is a modern hybrid, with a few differences compared to the classic design: the tailpiece has been moved closer to the bridge, and the saddles are a sort of Jazzmaster/...
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What mistakes have you made while restringing and setting up a Floyd Rose guitar?
I have a Schecter Demon 6 with a floating Floyd Rose and this is my first time restringing it. I want to ask you guys for any headups, recommendations, mistakes you did while doing this?
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Electric guitar out of tune (intonation)
I have an Epiphone SG400, and today when I played I heard that the B string is out of tune when I press on higher frets (8-12 frets).
I tried to change the action and intonation, but now the all of ...
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Piano key sometimes suffers silent depress
I bought a used Steinway. Sometimes its keys don't always make a sound when pressed down. Is this my fault or the piano's?
Should I contact the seller, or is it a minor problem that the tuner can ...
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A second-hand guitar pitch sounds weird
I got a guitar from my friend’s son. The high E string is weird because fret no. 12 and 13 and 14 have the same pitch: F#! Furthermore, other strings have a similar problem. On the B string, fret no. ...
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Is my guitar action too high or is the bridge too high?
I've been trying to play barre chords for a few weeks now, but I can never make the G string to sound properly. Also, I feel like I'm putting on more pressure to play the barre chords than is ...
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Low-fret string buzz
So Ive had an EVH Striped Series guitar for about an year now and I'm now starting to learn about truss rods and intonation and I've noticed some things recently.
First, the low frets seem to buzz ...
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Electric Guitar Setup For A Newbie
I have always wanted to learn how to play guitar, especially Electric. I had a birthday recently and my wife bought me a super cheap setup from eBay. I know there are a lot of reasons to use a more ...
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e String vibrating against fret [closed]
I bought a second hand Ibanez from a dealer recently with a floating Lo Pro Edge bridge.
When I play the open e string it fuzzes a bit, just like a vibration against the first fret.
can you help me?
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Ibanez Lo Pro Edge set right?
I am a beginner with these Floyd Rose bridges; I don't understand if I set the bridge right. I heard that Lo Pro bridges should be inclined a bit, but I have the feeling that it's inclined too much, ...
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How do I know whether I need to adjust my truss rod?
Say I put on a heavier gauge of string on and It doesn't feel right, the action is too high, Fret buzz and isn't intonated etc how would I know whether to adjust the truss rod or whether it needs the ...
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What are your steps for setting up a guitar?
I'm just wondering what the ideal steps are to set up a guitar.
For instance, it needs a complete setup, you're changing the string gauge, setting the action, getting it intonated.
I'm not asking ...
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Boss RC-300 low microphone volume issue
I am using Boss RC-300 to loop acoustic guitar and vocals. I have no issues with the guitar signal on the line input. The gain knob is turned to approx. half of its maximum input and I have a lot of ...
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Balanced Output on mixer to Unbalanced Input on another mixer
Can I safely take the L/R stereo mix (using two balanced 1/4" TRS connectors) out of one mixer into unbalanced inputs (two 1/4" unbalanced TS connectors) on a second mixer?
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Best practise for setting up a home studio
I'm a guitarist and I'm looking for a better home studio setup. When I'm playing my guitar I go either directly in my amplifier or into my audio interface.
When I go directly in my audio interface I ...
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New guitar nut when changing to a lighter gauge?
I currently have a Fender Strat which I set up with 12-56 strings about 2 years ago and have been playing comfortably since, using mostly standard tuning. However, I've decided to switch my strings to ...
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Connecting Scarlett 2i2 to Midas DL32 digital stage box
Will I need to use a direct box to connect the Scarlett 2i2 to the Midas DL32, or can I plug directly from the TRS outputs to the XLR inputs?
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Truss rod adjustment had no noticable effect
Today I adjusted the truss rod on my guitar, because the action was quite high and I found it difficult to play. I progressed slowly, and did 1/8 turns, but after each turn I had not noticed anything ...
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Ideal action and string gauge for acoustic fingerstyle
I've been playing more and more percussive fingerstyle, and one thing I have trouble with is getting volume when hitting strings with only my left hand, for example like Jon Gomm and others. ...
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Are electric guitars more prone to fret buzz than acoustics?
I'm mostly an acoustic player, but I recently picked up an electric. Seems like there's fret buzz everywhere! I checked the setup by measuring the action and the neck relief, and it seems to be ...
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Setup for project reusing old PCs?
this is my first question here on this Q&A, so great that it exists - I've been avid user so far for other subjects.
I have a project in mind where I want to reuse old PCs to make music. There ...
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Complete setup for stage performances
I'm trying to make a setup for stage performances which will have singing/poetry/stand up comedy etc. I need suggestion on what all equipments will I need from scratch ? e.g., mic, speakers, the thing ...
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How could I make this studio setup work?
I'm fairly new to this and I hope this is the right place to ask. I apologise if it's not.
Let's say I have the following speakers/subwoofer:
http://microlab.com/en/catalog/2.1/wired/m-200-platinum/...
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Problem with guitar bridge
I have an old classic guitar. The bridge is made of very soft wood (or it got softer after a time, no difference). The problem is that the strings bend down in places they make contact with the bridge....
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Writing to 4/4 midi grid with triplets for drums
I'm trying to write the following to a MIDI grid and unsure exactly how it should be written. Any help would be great.
This is how i have the grid so far. 1/32 Quantize
T = Tom (Aka LT)
K = Kick (...
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Electribe ES-1 and Mbox 2
I have a Korg Electribe ES-1 MKII and an old MBox 2, using Ableton Live 9 as DAW. I want to set up the ES-1 via Midi and Audio to my DAW. The MBox only has 2 Inputs and Monitor, Headphone and SPDIF ...
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What does 'Setting Up' my guitar actually mean?
Just this week I visited one my local music stores after a referral to the guy to have my Tanglewood acoustic guitar strings changed. Myself and a friend went in, he recommended a set of guitar ...
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Violo Bridge Adjustments
Is there any standard width height or breadth for violin bridges. I think I over sanded my bridge but it was pretty cheap it came with a 200 dollar violin. Can I sand the bridge myself carefully? Can ...
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