I started Acoustic BGU so pulled out the rig , an Ibanez Artwood circa 2002. I replaced the strings with D'Addario Nickel Bronze 11 / 52. I'm getting buzzing at the 3rd - 6th frets, mostly on the G, B and low E.
The neck relief is approx. .04. measured fret 7 ( 1 to 14, neck heel).
String height;
Low E at 1st fret = .020, 12th fret = .100.
High E at 1st = .020 12th = .075
The bridge is arched as the fretboard, string 1 ht is .045. Str 6 ht = .065.
This feels odd as the Gibby elec. is neck at .08 and strings at 12th = .045
I want to chord, pick and slide it. I know the slide will be a challenge but that is a small part of the play and usually at fret 5 or higher. I just need to improve slide technique.
Is this a case of operator error wimpy fingers or does it need a setup? I don't know much about setting up an acoustic beyond the truss rod ( raised the neck relief some time back) and maybe the bridge is shimmed up. I have never pulled out the bridge.
Appreciate an help.
Thanks, Pat
The neck relief is approx. .04. measured fret 7 ( 1 to 14, neck heel).
String height;
Low E at 1st fret = .020, 12th fret = .100.
High E at 1st = .020 12th = .075
The bridge is arched as the fretboard, string 1 ht is .045. Str 6 ht = .065.
This feels odd as the Gibby elec. is neck at .08 and strings at 12th = .045
I want to chord, pick and slide it. I know the slide will be a challenge but that is a small part of the play and usually at fret 5 or higher. I just need to improve slide technique.
Is this a case of operator error wimpy fingers or does it need a setup? I don't know much about setting up an acoustic beyond the truss rod ( raised the neck relief some time back) and maybe the bridge is shimmed up. I have never pulled out the bridge.
Appreciate an help.
Thanks, Pat