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Is it bad if you adjust the saddle on your guitar without loosening the string first?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, always loosen the strings on your guitar before you adjust anything directly related to the strings, or touching the strings.
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How do you adjust an acoustic guitar truss rod?
The answer is "it depends". There are a few variables: is the action too high, too low, where is it off (saddle, nut, 12th fret). I'll give a brief explanation. THIS ADVICE HAS NO GUARANTEE - IF YOU ARE UNSURE, TAKE IT TO A LUTHIER 1) too high -NUT: you can either file the nut with nut files (expensive) or sand some of the bottom of the nut off. -NECK: adjust your truss rod -SADDLE: sand a small amount of material from the bottom of the saddle 2) too low -NUT: buy a new nut, or add krazy-glue and baking soda to fill in the grooves, refile to your liking -NECK: adjust truss rod -SADDLE: buy a new saddle or shim the saddle you have
How do you calculate the mensur of a guitar?
To calculate the mensur of a guitar, measure the length from the bottom of the nut above the first fret to where the string actually sits on the saddle of whatever bridge it is.
Why does the acoustic guitar have a saddle?
The saddle is on the bridge.One end of a guitar string is wrapped round a post (which allows you to vary the tension, and so the pitch of the open string). This is on the head of the guitar. The other end is fixed to the body in various ways. The string is held up off the fretboard and body by a bridge. Where each string crosses the bridge, it doesn't make contact with the bridge itself - it touches a saddle which provides a better contact surface. Usually the saddle is grooved or notched to keep the string in line. If it isn't, quite likely the string will make its own groove eventually. Often the saddle itself is adjustable; some guitars have a separate saddle for each string. This allows the string length to be adjusted and so keep the intonation of the guitar correct. The height may also be adjustable.The material of the saddle can affect the sound quality. Ivory was once used for this, now hard plastics are common on acoustic guitars. Steel or brass saddles give a brighter sound. Electric guitars will have machined steel saddles, sometimes shaped like rollers.
How do you lower the action on a acoustic guitar?
The action on most acoustics can only be lowerd by sanding down the saddle. The saddle is the white bit the strings go over on the body of the guitar. Don't try this unless you know what you are doing because you could make your guitar extremely difficuly to play. If the action is too high it could also mean that the neck needs some adjusting. Once again, get someone who knows what they are doing. The best thing you could do to save yourself a lot of heart ache is to take your guitar to the local music shop and tell them what you want. This is not an expensive thing you are asking for.
Where can you buy a bridge for a Hondo 12 string guitar Model H-124-12B-HM?
I don't know for sure if they'd have it, but my son who plays guitar really likes Musician's Friend. He gets their catalog and they have a website at http://www.musiciansfriend.com/. ==New Answer== Just to clarify... the bridge saddle is the (usually) white piece of plastic or bone upon which the strings rest. The bridge is the piece which is generally glued to the guitar top. If it's truly the bridge, take the instrument to any quality luthier. If it's just the saddle, you can purchase one from any guitar store. You may have to trim it somewhat to fit. It should fit snuggly, but without forcing it. If it's not properly cut for the strings to rest, again, take it to a luthier (instrument repair person). Frank Gregg
How do you adjust a western style saddle?
Adjust it for what? Where it sits on the back of the horse? The length of the stirrups? The cinch straps. All these things and more are important.
What is Without a saddle?
That would be bareback.
What is a Saddle Stone?
a saddle stone is used to look after the leather on saddles without dampening it
What is saddle stone?
a saddle stone is used to look after the leather on saddles without dampening it
How do you adjust an acoustic guitar truss rod?
The answer is "it depends". There are a few variables: is the action too high, too low, where is it off (saddle, nut, 12th fret). I'll give a brief explanation. THIS ADVICE HAS NO GUARANTEE - IF YOU ARE UNSURE, TAKE IT TO A LUTHIER 1) too high -NUT: you can either file the nut with nut files (expensive) or sand some of the bottom of the nut off. -NECK: adjust your truss rod -SADDLE: sand a small amount of material from the bottom of the saddle 2) too low -NUT: buy a new nut, or add krazy-glue and baking soda to fill in the grooves, refile to your liking -NECK: adjust truss rod -SADDLE: buy a new saddle or shim the saddle you have
What is the meaning of saddle-griths?
Type your answer here... saddle girths keep the saddle from falling off the horse, they basically hold the saddle on the horse. you cant ride without a girth.
What is the difference between riding a horse with a saddle or with out one?
If you ride a horse with a saddle, you're more secure, and its less likely you'll fall off. Also, with a saddle, your feet are in stirrups. Some beginners hold onto the front of the saddle when trotting. Riding without a saddle requires skill and balance. Riding without a saddle is called riding bareback.
What is riding without a saddle called?
bareback
How do you calculate the mensur of a guitar?
To calculate the mensur of a guitar, measure the length from the bottom of the nut above the first fret to where the string actually sits on the saddle of whatever bridge it is.
How do you sit the trot of a friesian in a western saddle without posting?
sit deep in the saddle and keep your heels down
Do you need a saddle if you have a saddle pad?
Yes, of course. A saddle gives you grip when riding and has stirrups- an essential piece of tack, which support your feet when riding. sometimes you ride without a saddle(bareback riding), but it is not good to ride bareback very often, so yes, you will need a saddle!
Why does the acoustic guitar have a saddle?
The saddle is on the bridge.One end of a guitar string is wrapped round a post (which allows you to vary the tension, and so the pitch of the open string). This is on the head of the guitar. The other end is fixed to the body in various ways. The string is held up off the fretboard and body by a bridge. Where each string crosses the bridge, it doesn't make contact with the bridge itself - it touches a saddle which provides a better contact surface. Usually the saddle is grooved or notched to keep the string in line. If it isn't, quite likely the string will make its own groove eventually. Often the saddle itself is adjustable; some guitars have a separate saddle for each string. This allows the string length to be adjusted and so keep the intonation of the guitar correct. The height may also be adjustable.The material of the saddle can affect the sound quality. Ivory was once used for this, now hard plastics are common on acoustic guitars. Steel or brass saddles give a brighter sound. Electric guitars will have machined steel saddles, sometimes shaped like rollers.
