I wonder if it's a difference in action?
If the action (distance between the strings and the fretboard) is too low,
buz will occur (it sounds nice, if done right). Too high, and it will make
it such that fretting higher positions will sound out of tune.
You can test this (as well as diagnosing other issues like neck
straightness) by checking that the note which you get when fretting on the
12th fret, is the exact same note as when using the harmonic at the 12th
fret. They should both be exactly an octave above the open string.
Sorry if this is teaching all of you to suck eggs.
Take care,
Chris Norman
On Sun, 1 Aug 2021 at 20:15, Joshua Hendrickson <louvins@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
That's what I generally use. Either a kyser, or a shub capo. I don't
usually have these problems of my guitar going out of tune. I have
had to deal with string buzz sometimes, but not lately. I've also
have a martin, a d18 that is amazing.
On 8/1/21, Claire-Louise Norman <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hey Andy Kyser capos are fab. Bit on the pricey side (£20ish) but worthit.
behind
Good luck :)
Best wishes,
Claire-Louise Norman
On 1 Aug 2021, at 4:48 pm, Andy C <andyc003003@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Louise – yes all good here, hope it’s the same with you.
I’ve tried different techniques with the Capó, but nothing really works
consistently.
Steve – I hear what you say about cheap capos. This is not the first one
I’ve purchased, and I’m sure it won’t be the last. In fact, if you or
anybody can offer any recommendations then I’ll be glad to hear them.
Yes it is a Martin acoustic I have but also I have a telecaster and the
problem occurs on both guitars. I tried positioning the Capó right
(Weight:the fret, and also adjusted it to different positions but I can’t find a
satisfactory sweet spot! For what it’s worth, I’ll paste here the actual
capo I’m using:
Guitar Capo Deluxe from Nordic Essentials - Premium Capos for Acoustic,
Electric & Classical Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Banjo & Mandolin
Quickly and Easily Releases and Repositions With One Hand Without
Disturbing Tuning
Luxury Feeling and Durable Capo Made of Premium-Grade Zinc Alloy
dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>2.1oz)
Andy Collins
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On 31 Jul 2021, at 12:31 am, stevehdryden <
towrote:
Hi Andy,
I’d certainly agree with Louise. It sounds like the capo is to blame.
I’m pretty sure you own a Martin so the quality of the guitar shouldn’t
be in question. I’ve used cheap capo’s in the past and they can lead
Ia more haphazard tuning problem. Where abouts do you place the capo?
needtend to put it slightly down from the fret to be bridged. You also
asto make sure that you have applied the right amount of pressure on the
strings. Depending on the type of capo, this can be adjusted.
On the topic of electronic tuners, I’ve never really got on with then
smiles.to me, they’re never quite right and not as good as the human ear
OfBut, that is just me, everyone is different.
Best wishes
Steve
From: vibe-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <vibe-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf
theAndy C
Sent: 30 July 2021 21:39
To: vibe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vibe] Re: Accessible Guitar Tuner
Just wondering when it comes to tuning if others have the same problem
that I do when using a capo. No matter how I position it, once on I
always have to re-tune a guitar, and I’m sure that can’t be good for
stringstrings to be tuned behind the pressure of a capo.
Andy Collins
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On 29 Jul 2021, at 9:26 pm, Vince Tomassetti <vince@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Thanks for explaining how you are able to navigate the menus. That
sounds promising. Also, good point about the impact of how hard a
Ofis plucked with respect to how Talking tuner might hear the sound.
All the best,
Vince
From: vibe-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <vibe-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf
can'tChris Norman
Sent: July 29, 2021 1:09 PM
To: vibe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vibe] Re: Accessible Guitar Tuner
No worries. They're great pieces of kit.
My wife and I are both using Roadie 2's, and we both use them without
looking at the screens. Me because I can't, and Claire because she
wheelsee the screen from more than 6" or so.
I know of at least one blind person using a Roadie 3. The menus don't
wrap or remember, that is the same number of button presses or jog
worriedclicks will take you to the right place. If you forget, or you're
to.you've gone too far, or not enough, you can go back to the start by
hitting the button or jogging the wheels more than you know you need
is
When you come out of each menu, your position in the menu you've left
beginningnot remembered, so you can go back into it and be placed at the
videoonce again.
Take care,
Chris Norman
On Thu, 29 Jul 2021 at 18:23, Vince Tomassetti <vince@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Chris,
Thanks for suggesting the Roadie automatic tuner. I just checked a
toreview for the Roadie 3 and learned the unit uses an LCD screen for
displaying menu options. Do you know if the tuner can be used without
having to see the LCD? I.e. are the button press patterns easy enough
it.memorize in order to indicate you want to use the tuner function and to
indicate which string is to be tuned? Since the tuning / winding is
automatic, it would be a problem if the unit was twisting the B string
peg thinking it was the thick A string😊.
If this could be operated without sight, I would definitely purchase
Of
Best,
Vince
From: vibe-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <vibe-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf
andChris Norman
Sent: July 29, 2021 10:08 AM
To: vibe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vibe] Re: Accessible Guitar Tuner
Hi,
I'm guessing you mean the Roadie. Without knowing the particular ins
inouts of the harp, I'd say drop them an email. They're very good at
replying.
My best guess would be you'd have to create your own instrument preset
Howthe app, then add each individual string on whatever tuning is used by
your instrument.
Their mantra is "If it's got strings, the Roadie will tune it", so you
should put it to the test.
Take care,
Chris Norman
On Thu, 29 Jul 2021 at 17:58, Eden <eden420@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I play harp. I would love to use this thing. Would it work for harp?
does it work? How would we use it?
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Joshua Hendrickson
Joshua Hendrickson