TIPS ON MAKING YOUR GUITAR SOUND GREAT...
LOWER ACTION – refers to the distance between the string and the frets or fretboard. It greatly affects the playability of a guitar. The bridge and the nut (up by the gears) are the two main areas where string height can be adjusted. The closer the string towards the fretboard, the greater the playability. It is important to know the radius of the neck (the curve of the fretboard), some strings will buzz or when stretched will "fret-out". A fret dressing will solve most fret buzz problems. Truss rod adjustments 2-3 times a year is highly recommended. This threaded bar inside the neck controls the flex and bow of the fingerboard and is very important to the feel of the string action.
Intonation or strobe tuning - refers to the adjustment of the string length to make chords sound in tune up and down the fretboard. This is achieved by adjusting the small bridge saddles forward and back. All these can really make a guitar feel and sound better. Check also the Neck Adjustment, Clean & Condition Fretboard, Adjust the Nuts, Lower High Frets, and put on a good new set of strings...Then you're good to go...PLAY ON...
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