Help! Weird request for Bodhi Blue test drive in NY

[petrucci1]

Guys,

Need a help.I live in India and planning to travel to US in June end for about a week.
I will be staying in NY.
I have ordered by Luke III Bodhi Blue HSS config online and will be picking it up from there.
Wanted to know if you guys know any guitar shop/jam pad/private shop etc where I can go and try the electronics of the guitar..like the pick ups,active pre amp push pull,etc?
Since it will be delivered to my hotel, I will have no access to check it there.
But definitely need to do it before i leave US.

Also pls suggest a good guitar tech in NY whom I can take it to for a good set up.

Any suggestions are welcome and thanks in advance.

 

[dibart77]

If you're buying a NEW EBMM guitar, there's absolutely NO NEED for a "good setup" as it will have a "great setup" from the factory. Unless you plan to change string gauge or something.

Probably the best place to test is at Guitar Center -- tell them you are interested in buying an amp and you're bringing your guitar to test with (as you want an amp that is compatible with your guitar). Here is the page for the Manhattan store: Manhattan | Guitar Center

Manhattan
25 W. 14th Street
Manhattan, NY 10011
Phone: 212-463-7500

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[petrucci1]

If you're buying a NEW EBMM guitar, there's absolutely NO NEED for a "good setup" as it will have a "great setup" from the factory. Unless you plan to change string gauge or something.

Probably the best place to test is at Guitar Center -- tell them you are interested in buying an amp and you're bringing your guitar to test with (as you want an amp that is compatible with your guitar). Here is the page for the Manhattan store: Manhattan | Guitar Center

Manhattan
25 W. 14th Street
Manhattan, NY 10011
Phone: 212-463-7500

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Great suggestion and thanks! I was thinking of getting the strings changed to D'addario as the Ernie Ball strings die in India very soon. But i am really bad at tech stuff and since its a new guitar, I did not want to develop any fret buzz while changing strings,etc. Hence thought will get an expert to do it.

 

[beej]

FYI, if you're planning to take the guitar out of the US, you'll need to ship it back to the US should you require any warranty support. (MM products are supported by the dealers in different regions, in the US it's MM directly.)

 

[petrucci1]

FYI, if you're planning to take the guitar out of the US, you'll need to ship it back to the US should you require any warranty support. (MM products are supported by the dealers in different regions, in the US it's MM directly.)

yup, aware of that. Thanks.

 

[dibart77]

If you're changing strings to the same gauge, you should not develop any issues around string buzz. It's only if you change gauge (and thus change tension on the neck and intonation and and maybe even have issues with nut slots) that you'd need a setup. Otherwise, just replace each string as if you broke one. It's remarkable to me that you would purchase a high-end guitar but don't know how to change your own strings? I'm sure there are 1000 tutorials on YouTube showing how to change strings... You really need to learn AT LEAST how to change strings.

Enjoy your new Luke III and safe travels!

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[petrucci1]

If you're changing strings to the same gauge, you should not develop any issues around string buzz. It's only if you change gauge (and thus change tension on the neck and intonation and and maybe even have issues with nut slots) that you'd need a setup. Otherwise, just replace each string as if you broke one. It's remarkable to me that you would purchase a high-end guitar but don't know how to change your own strings? I'm sure there are 1000 tutorials on YouTube showing how to change strings... You really need to learn AT LEAST how to change strings.

Enjoy your new Luke III and safe travels!

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I have 7 guitars and of course I know how to change strings. The only thing is its an expensive guitar and I don't want to develop any issues with it when i am there. If some screw up happens, any of you guys will have luxury of taking it to a guitar tech or send it back to MM. I will not have that as I will go back to India. Also FYI last year I bought a Y2D from Guitar center and had a terrible experience of paying charges to their in-house guitar tech but a terrible set up done,although it just involved changing of strings.Hence my concern. String changes on a new guitar and not develop any fret buzz.....can get very tricky at times!

 

[ohdamnitsdevin]

If you're changing strings to the same gauge, you should not develop any issues around string buzz. It's only if you change gauge (and thus change tension on the neck and intonation and and maybe even have issues with nut slots) that you'd need a setup. Otherwise, just replace each string as if you broke one. It's remarkable to me that you would purchase a high-end guitar but don't know how to change your own strings? I'm sure there are 1000 tutorials on YouTube showing how to change strings... You really need to learn AT LEAST how to change strings.

Enjoy your new Luke III and safe travels!

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I can attest to this as well. I purchased the JPX as my first ever guitar and had no idea how to change strings or adjust the truss rod or anything! Thanks to you guys and YouTube I've come a long way. I have no regrets buying the JPX as my first guitar. I've just learned the value of babying items of high monitory/sentimental value.


Do take the time to find someone who can instruct you on the correct way of changing strings along with any other miscellaneous guitar maintenance. I cant tell you have nerve racking it is fiddling with guitar strings not knowing the proper way of stringing them. Whatever you do dont mess with the truss rod unless you're certain you know what you're doing with it. A sure fire way of destroying your neck is with truss rod abuse.

 

[ohdamnitsdevin]

I have 7 guitars and of course I know how to change strings. The only thing is its an expensive guitar and I don't want to develop any issues with it when i am there. If some screw up happens, any of you guys will have luxury of taking it to a guitar tech or send it back to MM. I will not have that as I will go back to India. Also FYI last year I bought a Y2D from Guitar center and had a terrible experience of paying charges to their in-house guitar tech but a terrible set up done,although it just involved changing of strings.Hence my concern. String changes on a new guitar and not develop any fret buzz.....can get very tricky at times!

I should read the whole thread before replying :/

I TAKE EVERYTHING BACK!

 

[Tollywood]

...It's remarkable to me that you would purchase a high-end guitar but don't know how to change your own strings...

Hi Jeff,

Don't laugh - I was in a band with a guy who'd been playing for over 20 years and he was paying a guitar store to change his strings. He said it was because Floyd Roses were a pain but he was also bringing in his hardtail. And, he'd drop it off and have to wait the better part of a week to get it back. So, I started changing his strings for him for free since that seemed like a huge waste of money. I tried to show him, but he had no interest. Weird, right?

BTW, are you getting an Axis or a Silo in glittery green? Or both? I am loving the PDN you sold me. Thanks again for that. Have a great weekend!

- Bryan

Don't worry Petrucci1, I read that you can change your own strings.

 

[dibart77]

I have 7 guitars and of course I know how to change strings. The only thing is its an expensive guitar and I don't want to develop any issues with it when i am there. If some screw up happens, any of you guys will have luxury of taking it to a guitar tech or send it back to MM. I will not have that as I will go back to India. Also FYI last year I bought a Y2D from Guitar center and had a terrible experience of paying charges to their in-house guitar tech but a terrible set up done,although it just involved changing of strings.Hence my concern. String changes on a new guitar and not develop any fret buzz.....can get very tricky at times!

Ah, I get your point @petrucci1. Sorry I misunderstood. I know the techs at 30th Street Guitars are pretty good based on some friends who have them do their work.

NYC Guitar Repairs & Pedals - 30th Street Guitars
236 W 30th St
New York, NY 10001-4904
212.868.2660

Right across the street from a studio that I rehearse in with one of my bands! Don't know if they know EBMM's or not, but they should be able to hook you up. Good luck!

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[petrucci1]

Thanks@dibart77 and everybody else. I love the option of trying it out at GC on the pretext of trying out a guitar amp.
Hopefully the guitar comes with a good set up so that I can just plug in and enjoy