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Hello sir i am facing the problem during bending strings it goes out of tune during bending. My Floyd rose is not stable while bending strings. Before it was ok but after i changed the strings which is 942 gauge its really annoying its never stable..
Just some feedback: I saw your fret leveling beam is aluminum. Highline Guitars says that can be more prone to damage than steel, like your main competitor has. This caused me to take yours out of my cart. I got your mat and use F One oil. Also I appreciate your midrange efforts. However details like this make me hesitant to jump further into your ecosystem. It’s not like your tools are drastically cheaper for 5% less quality. It’s really proportional.
Thank you for clarifying how you are determining clockwise/counter clockwise when adjusting the truss rod. For many it seems obvious but for some it’s not (until this video).
Thanks! The Fret Rocker (MN822) is 4x thicker than the String Action Gauge (MN602) which is beneficial when checking fret levelness. In addition, The edges of the MN602 String Action Gauge are not held to the same stringent quality control requirements as the MN822 Fret Rocker. The MN602 String Action Gauge can be used to give you a rough idea of the levelness of your frets, but if you really need to diagnose the status of your frets, you need the right tool, which is the MN822 Fret Rocker. The MN822 goes thru a stringent manufacturing and quality control process to ensure the flatness of the edges are +/-.0015” per ft.
These look good, but there's cutting grit on the sides, which makes it a risk for cutting slots too wide if the file is slightly side loaded, or for cutting V-shaped slots if it is tilted in either direction. They would require great care and delicacy to avoid destroying a nut. Why would these be preferred over the StewMac files, which are smooth-sided, and have no such risk? Price is about the same.
Correct, the string needs to terminate on the 12th fret. You can push the string down on top of the twelfth fret or on the 13th fret so the strings rests on the 12th fret.
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The narrow/medium channel of the S-File is designed for use on frets up to .094” wide and the wide channel is designed for use on frets from .094” to .125” wide.
after a fretlevel, i use a straitedge from first to the 12 or 15, on the frets and feeler gauge the 8th fret, on the fret. i think this is way more accurate, because touching strings with feeler gauge is relative
I have many of your products.The nut files, feeler gauges and measuring tools. Today I received the fret crowning file and wow it works great. Easy to use and great results! Love your products and you all hit it out of the park with this one!
Shims and removing material from the nut does not address the issue of the individual height of a string over the fret. The radius of the fingerboard affects this. I have a new Charvel and the floyd rose bridge and the nut doesn't quite match the board radius. I plan to shim the bridge and file the nut so the individual string heights are correct. BTW, been playing floyd rose guitars for close to 40 years and have done this several times.
You will measure the relief at the 6th fret with the low E-string only. Relief is the first step in the KISS method. You can check out this video on setting up a Martin Guitar to see the entire KiSS process, or feel free to reach out to us at tech@musicnomad.com to discuss your instruments specific needs. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sOFoEl2c57A.html
This so helpful, except for one issue - please mention the metric measurements as you talk. For those of us outside North America, imperial measurements are unfathomable.
Is this worth using for bass? What about threaded vintage saddles? I’m worried it’ll increase the chances of the strings slipping and sliding down there 😅
Tune-It works great on Bass Guitars. It works on any string contact point except tuning machines where the strings wind on the post. It will also work on vintage saddles. Feel free to reach out to us at tech@musicnomad.com to discuss your instrument's specific needs.
Correct, You do not need to use water with MusicNomad's Silver Polish. Feel free to reach out to us at tech@musicnomad.com to discuss your instrument's specific needs.
Hi I have viewed your video several times when I attempt to set up my guitars. Are you familiar with the Mexican Instrument called a Bajo Quinto?(half bass half guitar) It is basically an acoustic/electric guitar about the size of a Dreadnaught. So my question is this when measuring the string height at the first fret (nut height guage) and at the 6th/7th fret which Nomad guage reading should I use? the one for an acoustic or the one for a classical guitar. These Bajo quintos are known for high action straight from the factory. The more expensive ones Aprox $2500 to $5000 range dont have this issue.The guitar you see in my profile pic is a Bajo Quinto aprox $800.00. Thank you
I picked up a G version of this and it does not line up with my sire h7 except for the first few frets?I have your notched straight edge and the Gibson scale lines up perfect with that guitar so what gives? Thanks
Sorry to hear. The G Version is for Gibson Guitars only. It appears you tried it on a non-gibson brand? If you are looking for a 24.75" scale we have a Fret Shield just for that. Reach out to info@musicnomad.com and can answer more questions.
@@MusicNomadCare listen I'm a machinist retired and that h7 is the same as Gibson I told you your straight edge fits it the shield doesn't and when I check on my buddy's gibson I'll let you know if im wrong
Well it looks like I was dreaming people tell me the Sire h7 is different from Gibson so my mistake thinking it would work even tho you're notched straight edge for Gibson works perfect never assume I guess😅 (I'm still gonna check it on that Gibson when I can)
you should show what to do when the freaken nut is to high. my strings are wayyyy to high at the first fret. wow just bough a Ibanez jem junior and I have never seen anything that high. OMFG
Excellent video. Will you do a setup video for a 12 string acoustic? I recently did one using the KISS process and I'm curious on Geoff's tips and approach.
I’ve followed all the steps in the video and noticed that the neck at headstock is bending upwards quite a bit, truss rod can’t go any further to right is this ok or any advice cheers
The bridge on my McCarty does not have wheels to raise/lower the action. There are just those two large screws that hold the bridge in place. To raise/lower the action, should I just turn those screws (after detuning to release some tension)? What is the best tool to use? I can use a large screwdriver but that seems a bit dangerous. Any advice?
That’s literally some dirt you applied on that pickup to make it look dirty 🤡🤡🤡 I would actually consider your products but thank god for these videos so I know you’re full of shut so I wont 😂😂😂
I have .73mm Triangle Tortex picks. Would they work as a pick capo? I have almost all the other tools. Wondering the pros and cons of this method, vs a straight edge ruler with notches.
You could try your pick and see if it holds down the string. You can use either method. You can also reach out to us at tech@musicnomad.com, and we can discuss your instrument's specific needs further.
The string needs to terminate on the 12th fret. You can push the string down on top of the 12th fret or on the 13th fret so the string rests on the 12th fret.
