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Yeah, the war museum they have there is also pretty cool. The only bad thing about that day was getting nauseous from a French "hot dog"
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If the tech really knows what they are doing it shouldn't take more than an hour or two to get it set up right, but your guitar may be waiting in a long line. If possible try to be there while they do it (if they allow it, some people can't stand to be watched while they work), and get the tech to explain what's being done and why. If you get the right person they'll be happy to show you everything you'll need to know to do it yourself next time. Also, try to be pretty sure about the gauge of strings you're going to use because a radical change will mean the set up will need to be done all over again. Personally, I think floating bridge trem systems are more trouble than they're worth.
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I fixed the buzz problem on the guitar myself. Turns out my action was too low. I adjusted to get the buzzing away, but now the action is a little too high on the higher frets. Oh well, I'll just have to deal with it.
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I didn't catch what kind of guitar you said it is, but if you've got a quality instrument you shouldn't have to suffer with high action to get rid of fret buzz. There could be a few different things wrong, none of which are super easy to fix without a lot of experience. Sounds to me like you might need your truss rod adjusted. I would still take it to a good tech and have it checked out.
I have an Ibanez I got from MusiciansFriend for $60 that plays like a $1000 guitar because it was setup by a really good tech.
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If the action is too high then you corrected one thing but it's still not perfect. Seriously get it set up by someone who knows what he's doing and has the tools to do it. And if he can't make it sound and feel great you can complain to him as you paid for it.
If you're happy with the sound and feel of your guitar chances are that you'll play more and therefore be better in the end. Just make a couple phone calls in your area if there's some guitar techs or something and at least find out how much a set up would be.
Krigloch the Furious
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Cookiecutter, those pics are awesome. It looks like you had a lot of fun on your trip! I'm jealous!
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I am going to Paris on Wednesday. I am going to check out some Paris Bars and wine tasting!
Does anyone know of any good metal shops in France.
Does anyone know of any good metal shops in France.
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This is why I will never get a guitar mailed to me. I couldn't be sure the neck would be straight.
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Yea necks straight. It's a Jackson DK2S, i'll go get it checked out though, I'll take it in tomorrow.
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Awesome, awesome photos, Cookiecutter. Obviously an incredible trip. I'd want to hit up those same places if I went to Europe.
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So I should take it into the shop, and say "I want it nicely set up, with as low action as possible without having fret buzz."?
Satanstoenail
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Yeah great pics CC. I'm jealous as hell. I lived in England for 2 years in the nineties and never went to any of those places. Kicking myself for it now.
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