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Re: Setup recommendations 360/12
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:56 am
by collin
That's a little unusual for a Rick, but it all depends on the nut. Winding it down all the way on the post could be all it takes to solve the issue. The 1-degree or whatever from winding it down could have a big effect.
Re: Setup recommendations 360/12
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:31 am
by TBurst Std
Thanks. Ended up redoing that string and all is good.
Re: Setup recommendations 360/12
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:51 pm
by TBurst Std
Turns out I was misled during the sale. The strings given to me were not the same gauge. The low E was .046, the new pack had a .052. Ordered a new set of strings.
Re: Setup recommendations 360/12
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 2:53 pm
by collin
TBurst Std wrote:Turns out I was misled during the sale. The strings given to me were not the same gauge. The low E was .046, the new pack had a .052. Ordered a new set of strings.
Good call, a low .052 is way too heavy for a 12-string. Nice way to remove the neck from the body quickly though.
Re: Setup recommendations 360/12
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:02 pm
by jps
TBurst Std wrote:Turns out I was misled during the sale.
Were you misled deliberately? That's how I would perceive your word, misled.
Re: Setup recommendations 360/12
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:11 pm
by TBurst Std
No , maybe misinformed. The guy who sold it to me was doing it for his wife's friend. She was a recent widow and knew her friend's husband knew something about guitars. It was communicated that the 2 sets of Curt Magans in the case were the same as what were on the guitar.
Re: Setup recommendations 360/12
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:31 am
by jps
Okay, no big deal. Strings are cheap.
Re: Setup recommendations 360/12
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:03 am
by TBurst Std
Still looking for recommendations on starting measurements for relief and action.
Re: Setup recommendations 360/12
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:21 am
by jps
TBurst Std wrote:Still looking for recommendations on starting measurements for relief and action.
You can set a Rick up just like any other guitar, there is nothing special, magical, or different about them compared to any other instrument. Besides, setups and measurements are a very personal thing so do what you usually do for any other instrument you own and adjust from there to your own liking.