Members ace1979 Posted November 7, 2007 Members Posted November 7, 2007 ok so I have my Larrivee D03WL that I really like! When i first bought it about a year and a half ago it was a cannon, very full, loud, articulate. But lately it seems more tame, some buzzing, and not as deep, actually sounds like less volume and thin. I am wondering what to do next. I has been mainly in an apartment, so humidity is tough to regulate, but I thought a setup may be in order...I would love to learn how to do it myself, but thought it may be better to take it to a tech/luthier etc...and also I need to have a contact for that in this area anyway for other guitars. So does anybody have any advice, either on a quick do it my self fix, or somebody to take it to on the north side of indianapolis/carmel area. Thanks!
Members Freeman Keller Posted November 7, 2007 Members Posted November 7, 2007 My guess is that you don't have to do anything except get the humidity under control (it is that time of year). In fact, if you change the setup, then correct the humidity you'll just have to redo it. I know there are people who have a "summer" saddle and a "winter" saddle or start tweaking the old truss rod everytime the TV weather lady puts on a sweater - but FWIW I never do on the six or seven guitars in my little stable. The things you can do to start (besides humidity) is to go to the Annex, go to the Tech tab, run thru the tests and measurements in the "Is My Guitar Sick" page and if you find something you don't like, follow the tips in the "How to Fix My Sick Guitar" one. Basic stuff that anyone can do at home. If you do take it to a tech, ask her to show you what she is doing. Hopefully she will measure it first, watch you play and listen to what you like/don't like, make the small corrections necessary and write down the new measurements so you can check it in the future.
Members melandy Posted November 7, 2007 Members Posted November 7, 2007 Howdy neighbor! I'm on the south side. I had been going to a guy at Sam Ash up in Castleton that was top-notch, but he has moved away now. I'm asking an acquaintance if he knows anyone else he would recommend (he was the one who initially sent me to the guy at Sam Ash), and I'll get back with you. Finally, the best advice I can give is this: listen to Freeman. -A
Members totamus Posted November 7, 2007 Members Posted November 7, 2007 Same thing happened to a friends Martin last winter. Brought it over to my house to look at we just left it there for a month (My house has better humidity control). by the 4th week it was right back where it used to be...
Members melandy Posted November 7, 2007 Members Posted November 7, 2007 ...I'm asking an acquaintance if he knows anyone else he would recommend (he was the one who initially sent me to the guy at Sam Ash), and I'll get back with you... Heard back from him. He said that John Martin and Barry (can't remember last name) at Sam Ash were good techs. He said he's also had work done at Guitar Center, but was not happy with the workmanship or price there. Also, I'll PM you a bit more info. -A
Members jeffcoop Posted November 8, 2007 Members Posted November 8, 2007 The guys at Reno's (106th and Michigan) did a very nice job with the Samick OM-5 I got there, but were less impressive with a guitar bought elsewhere a few years ago. I'm not sure who actually did the work--it's quite possible that they now have someone different doing it than they did a few years ago. For tricky stuff, I've used Donnie at the Work Bench in Greenwood. It's a bit of a drive, but he's very, very good.
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