DoobZilla
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Hi, since I'm new here let me say hello to all of you who might help me with my question. Hello.
Now that I have done that, here is my query. I just purchased a brand new JP BFR F1 Trans black from an online/non-local (located out of state) dealer. I specifically asked them, as they are a reputable shop where they are located, to setup my gitfiddle before shipping. I received it today and noticed that the neck was awfully straight (and I had a horrible buzz from frets 1-6ish, more on d & g), so being a good boy, I jumped online and read the FAQ and measured my neck relief as outlined in the FAQ. Noting that my neck relief was way off (more like nonexistent), I proceeded to adjust said truss rod and retune after every adjustment. Now after three hours of meticulous adjustment, I still have ZERO bow in my neck, and my truss rod nut is almost loose enough to adjust by hand. I thought that perhaps I was going wonko, but seeing as I used to work in a music store, albeit more than ten years ago, I do have some experience setting cheaper guitars up.
I know that I am rambling here, but hopefully you have stayed with me so far.
My biggest question is this: Being as the git was shipped, will the difference in humidity and temperature let the neck bow?
Or, could I have a stuck truss rod (if I tighten it it does put reverse bow in the neck)?
I know that with my PRS and Martin, I had to take some bow out about a week after I purchased them. I am hoping that some of you with more experience with EBMM gits can help. Thanks for sticking with me through this and for all of your help (in advance, anyway).
EDIT: I tried searching for some help earlier, and I suppose that since there is a storm outside my interwebs might have been wonko for a moment and I didn't get any results, but now I believe that I have found some help. Doncha just love it when a newbie comes into the fold! Maybe if I am lucky, I will find my pants soon!
Now that I have done that, here is my query. I just purchased a brand new JP BFR F1 Trans black from an online/non-local (located out of state) dealer. I specifically asked them, as they are a reputable shop where they are located, to setup my gitfiddle before shipping. I received it today and noticed that the neck was awfully straight (and I had a horrible buzz from frets 1-6ish, more on d & g), so being a good boy, I jumped online and read the FAQ and measured my neck relief as outlined in the FAQ. Noting that my neck relief was way off (more like nonexistent), I proceeded to adjust said truss rod and retune after every adjustment. Now after three hours of meticulous adjustment, I still have ZERO bow in my neck, and my truss rod nut is almost loose enough to adjust by hand. I thought that perhaps I was going wonko, but seeing as I used to work in a music store, albeit more than ten years ago, I do have some experience setting cheaper guitars up.
I know that I am rambling here, but hopefully you have stayed with me so far.
My biggest question is this: Being as the git was shipped, will the difference in humidity and temperature let the neck bow?
Or, could I have a stuck truss rod (if I tighten it it does put reverse bow in the neck)?
I know that with my PRS and Martin, I had to take some bow out about a week after I purchased them. I am hoping that some of you with more experience with EBMM gits can help. Thanks for sticking with me through this and for all of your help (in advance, anyway).
EDIT: I tried searching for some help earlier, and I suppose that since there is a storm outside my interwebs might have been wonko for a moment and I didn't get any results, but now I believe that I have found some help. Doncha just love it when a newbie comes into the fold! Maybe if I am lucky, I will find my pants soon!
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