I bought my Martin from Anderton’s in Guildford. They lead me to believe that I
would receive it properly set up, so as far as I know that’s how it is. The
action is low, but no buzzing. I’m wondering if I could be creating some of the
problem in the way I attach the strings?
I know when it comes to talking about hearing it’s very subjective, but I’m
curious to know how many cents below or above the target note does it take four
people with so-called “normal“ hearing, to know when a string is out of tune?
For example when using the talking Tuner app, it will report that a note is six
cents sharp or flat. I can’t hear the difference. The next step is $.11. Again
I can’t hear the difference. Then it goes to $.17 and I still can’t hear the
difference. This is why I need a good tuna. The difference becomes apparent to
me when I play a chord, because all these variations in strings being slightly
sharp or flat, combined makes it clear in the chord how out of tune the
instrument is.
Andy Collins
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On 1 Aug 2021, at 9:48 pm, Joshua Hendrickson <louvins@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I was thinking Andy's problem probably had something to with string
action. My martin is all set up properly, so the capo I use works
fine. I've got a takamine guitar I've been using lately, and it is
sounding great. It isn't as good as my martin, but it still sounds
very nice. I don't do any of that twelfth fret harmonic stuff. It is
to hard.
On 8/1/21, Chris Norman <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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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