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I need help picking an electric guitar
RisingPhoenix313:
Thanks Jeph, will do!
PacoSees:
I have a thing for Black Sabbath, and to the best of my knowledge, it's a dirty sound.
I must say, and when I went to guitar center today, I tried out a Flying V and SG. I have to say, once I got past the initial annoyance that I have with the V (It's the most awkward instrument shape I've ever seen... Like seriously, who came up with the pointiness and arrowy thing?), it plays fairly easily.
But, the SG is not only sexy-looking, it actually made me weak at the knees when I played the first half of Paranoid.
Hell, even Blackbird (Beatles, acoustic... a travesty to some, I know) sounded really metal and delicious on the SG, so a week and a half til my paycheck and I'm going to be doing a bit more shopping.
@ zero:
I'm pretty much a n00b when it comes to anything but playing songs... what's this about changing the action?
RisingPhoenix313:
Depending on the bridge model, most guitars allow you to change the action. Look for two knobs or screws where the bridge attaches to the body. Easiest to do when you're restringing, so next time you do, try fiddling with those knobs.
jeph:
With a Fender style bridge you can adjust the height of each individual string saddle. With Gibson-style tune-o-matics you can adjust the height of the bridge as a whole, using the two big screws holding the bridge. Some tremolo units let you do both.
Action adjustment is tricky business though, because in my experience 90% of playability issues arise not from bridge problems but trussrod problems. Always, ALWAYS make sure your neck is properly aligned before you adjust the bridge height or you may end up doing more harm than good. You'd be amazed how big a difference a 1/4 turn on the trussrod can make in terms of playability.
The best guide I've found to truss-rod adjustment is here on the Tom Anderson website. It's simple, you don't need any complicated equipment, and it works really well.
greenMonkey:
Also, if you don't really feel comfortable fiddling with that stuff yourself most music stores will setup your guitar (and adjust the action if desired) as well as re-string it for a fairly reasonable price.
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