Storage of 360/12c63
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:13 pm
Greetings once again!
I've had a 360/12c63 in storage for a couple of years now (I had to put guitar down due to studies) and recently got it out again. I stored it at tension as stated elsewhere, but as expected it was out of tune (a couple of years will probably do that). I tuned it back up and all was well though it needs a setup which I've gotten scheduled.
I am quite an amateur when it comes to technical aspects, but there seems to be a little relief (most noticeable from 1st - 5th frets) when tuned back up to standard pitch which I'm pretty sure wasn't there when I stored it (though it was 2 years ago, so I might be misremembering). It will be around a month until my local luthier with experience can get to it since he has a waitlist. The only other service around here is Guitar Center.
For now I've tuned it down a half step to relieve some of the tension, as I don't have any tools around or experience to adjust the truss rods. Should I get those tools and try adjusting it myself or loosen the strings for the month to month and a half I am waiting? Will the bow get worse or will it harm the neck in any way? I found it odd how after tuning it back to pitch there was a concave bow that still persists (it''s been about a week and a half now), unless as stated before I am misremembering or there is an issue with the truss rods. Could they have loosened by themselves? Again, I am a newbie when it comes to tech so any help is appreciated.
Probably just over worrying again.
I've had a 360/12c63 in storage for a couple of years now (I had to put guitar down due to studies) and recently got it out again. I stored it at tension as stated elsewhere, but as expected it was out of tune (a couple of years will probably do that). I tuned it back up and all was well though it needs a setup which I've gotten scheduled.
I am quite an amateur when it comes to technical aspects, but there seems to be a little relief (most noticeable from 1st - 5th frets) when tuned back up to standard pitch which I'm pretty sure wasn't there when I stored it (though it was 2 years ago, so I might be misremembering). It will be around a month until my local luthier with experience can get to it since he has a waitlist. The only other service around here is Guitar Center.
For now I've tuned it down a half step to relieve some of the tension, as I don't have any tools around or experience to adjust the truss rods. Should I get those tools and try adjusting it myself or loosen the strings for the month to month and a half I am waiting? Will the bow get worse or will it harm the neck in any way? I found it odd how after tuning it back to pitch there was a concave bow that still persists (it''s been about a week and a half now), unless as stated before I am misremembering or there is an issue with the truss rods. Could they have loosened by themselves? Again, I am a newbie when it comes to tech so any help is appreciated.
Probably just over worrying again.