after a guitar is set up...how many times after will it need to be reset-up...what necessitates it to be set up again? besides humidity, and changing to bigger or smaller gauge strings...i dont plan to change to a larger or smaller gauge string set...but i was wondering if i would need a set up after changing old strings for new ones...or does the bridge and truss rod and crap stay put...?
2007-03-10 06:47:34 · 6 answers · asked by Isuck,Usuck,Weallsuck 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
You have a good understanding on what makes a guitar work.
You should not have to touch anything unless you change string gauge, although it is always a good idea just to check intonation at each string change.
2007-03-10 10:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you stay with the same gauge, you only need to check the intonation a little when you replace strings. If you're happy with the action, you never touch the truss rod. If you're not, you ste the brodge a tad lower and ONLY if there is some buzz on only one or two strings would you touch the truss rod (or be smart and take it to a pro). In fact, don't touch truss rod, ever. You're a beginner, and truss rod is not a toy, it can screw up your guitar beyond repair.
2007-03-10 15:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you shouldn't have to mess with the truss rod or bridge unless it gives you problems. If you do change strings to a smaller size, you intonation should still be there, are very close. To me, I feel that you don't fix nothing that isn't broke. Best of luck to you.
2007-03-10 15:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you're a professional, touring/gigging player, Most of us (ie: casual players) don't keep up w/ stuff like the bridge or truss rod -unless of course a problem w/ them arises. Most casual players will only worry about changing strings if/when they start sounding dull. Otherwise, common sense things like keeping your guitar from very cold or very warm temps should keep it in fine working order.
:)
2007-03-10 14:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by Fonzie T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for your strings... on my bass i pull them out a bit to strech them out. the only thing you change are the strings everything else just stays put till they fall off which they wont for a while
2007-03-10 15:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by Big Head 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have no idea I like the drums myself.
2007-03-10 14:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by heavenlli_61 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋