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@marksr12 Жыл бұрын
I have died and gone to heaven watching this gentleman make a saddle fron an antler! This is probably one of the finest acoustic guitar set up videos I have seen. Thank you for making this video!!
@TJHPlate6 ай бұрын
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@Decimation134 жыл бұрын
I'm a 39 year old metalhead who strictly plays drop tuned electric guitars and this is one of my favorite KZbin channels.
@wolflahti4123 жыл бұрын
*Every* video I've seen labeled "How to make a nut/saddle" actually shows only how to cut slots in a pre-shaped piece. This is the first to really show the process from beginning to end. Thank you!
@brent4uc4 жыл бұрын
The reason you have so many followers and business is because of your desire to do things right. Once you compromise that integrity you become just somebody else. Speaking for your followers don't change.
@adamchess45434 жыл бұрын
I love it when Mr. Jerry sings! And I learn so much watching him at work.
@gorgiasxx3 жыл бұрын
I used your method with black marker and calipers for getting the correct height of the saddle the other day. It worked out perfectly. Just wanted to say thank you for sharing these tips with us amateurs. My guitar plays like a dream now. 🙂
@TheBoligga Жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry, I am new to your channel. I have subscribed as I think wish to follow you and learn how to do acoustic guitar repair and restoration. Keep going and God bless you. Sincerely, Peter Wong Esq.
@jajs2834 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. I Learned so much. I didn’t know how a guitar intonation was set. Very interesting. I had a local luthier in my town repair my 1958 Gibson J 45. Was in its case for 35 years. Broken bridge, broken tuner peg, 3 broken top braces, 2 large cracks in the top, 2 loose braces on the back. All from my high school best friend passing out and hitting his head on the bridge. Of coarse me letting my guitar lay on the Desert floor next to a campfire wasn’t the smartest thing I’ve ever done. Young and dumb. My step father sold me the Gibson for 100$. I replaced her in 1994 with a Taylor 812 C. Spending the money to get her repaired was definitely worthwhile. I always told my wife when the house is paid off I was getting it restored. Words can not explain the emotional ride I took when I played it again after all those years. Wow the tone is so good. Wrote my first song on her and boy am I glad I never tossed her in a dumpster. The luthier said he was too. Your talent and those like you are greatly appreciated thanks for the videos.
@woodshome112 жыл бұрын
Your dial indicator measurement device is the most accurate, foolproof way to measure the string height at the nut. Nice to see someone being precise. Every machinist has at least 1.
@user-wz2vy8ei4s Жыл бұрын
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@mikaso4 жыл бұрын
God bless you Jerry Rosa, and thanks so much for the detailed setup demonstration! Particularly for showing how you made that antler saddle, that was a real treat. For the D-28 and its owner too, I can imagine.
@creativebobbo4 жыл бұрын
As a wood worker hobbyist approaching retirement, I collected a huge amount of Sapele and Mahogany scraps from a mill work company near work. A couple of those "scraps" are 3" thick by a foot wide and over 2 feet long. Some real beautiful wood. Learning enough from your videos to give making my own guitar a try. You are the craftsman's craftsman. Thank you for explaining why you do what you do. Your videos are a great source of knowledge.
@roywatkins37956 ай бұрын
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@remyQuillmeister4 жыл бұрын
I think my favorite part of these videos is at the end when I'm introduced to these great older songs that I would have never heard otherwise. That was Marty Robbins "Count Me Out" for the rest of us noobs. I wish you posted more videos of performances--even if it was just you and your buddies on the front porch!
@DennieSparkman10 ай бұрын
Love watching you working on these old flat tops and different chores around the farm. You remind me of my mandolin pickin Father Clifford Lovette that I use to play music with so many years ago. He was a master craftsman just like you. I miss him.
@geneedwards56394 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this setup. Thanks for explaining everything, putting it all together, and posting.
@paddymurph4 жыл бұрын
I loved watching this Jerry, thanks for taking all the effort to record it. You have a great personality for teaching, and I look forward to learning more!
@martynspooner58222 жыл бұрын
An absolute pleasure to watch you work. I really envy your skill and experience, thanks for posting.
@lmounger2 жыл бұрын
Ibrahim uhh
@martynspooner58222 жыл бұрын
@@lmounger You've lost me there friend.
@ZosoHacker4 жыл бұрын
You're a modern day Bob Ross!! Everything is good when there's a Rosa String Works video on.
@geofo604 жыл бұрын
Did I just watch a genius at work ? I believe I did 👍🏻. Has to be the best video I’ve seen on setting up an acoustic guitar. Love the picking, been practicing for four years although it feels like forty !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 from the U.K.
@JunkyardGirl794 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Jerry. As a rookie of guitar repair I sure appreciate all the in-depth information.
@bodeghost2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree, Sir. I'm a beginner at this as well & I just stumbled onto these incredible videos. IMMEDIATELY SUBSCRIBED! Thank you for sharing these with us, Jerry. Love & Light To You All out there in KZbin Land and Beyond! 🍀 💜 🎶
@alandust21884 жыл бұрын
This one answered so many of my questions, I just had to watch it twice! THANKS AS ALWAYS!
@marzfielding68983 жыл бұрын
I could listen to you all day, with a beer of course. Very educational and a great help. Thank you from Rugby England.
@matsjonsson94924 жыл бұрын
"It ain't easy being me" is a very good Chris Knight song. Just thought of it when I saw your T-shirt. And now I'm gonna lower the action on my guitar by making use of the knowlegde you so generously share. Thank you VERY much.
@sjntube4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVED the song you did. Count me out is going into my song book. Transcribing it now. Need to learn that little walk up you did there. As always EXCELLENT WORK! You're the best. Big Thumbs up!
@wi4r4 жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed every one of your videos that I've been able to watch. I wish I had learned some of your skills when I was young but I had other things to tend to back then. Now I just enjoy watching others work and maybe in another life I'll take up another skill. Thank you for the education and entertainment.
@tomallen45414 жыл бұрын
Jerry, thanks for going through such detail. Great results. I look forward to doing that on my guitar.
@SanAndFe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these videos Jerry. Great to watch an in-depth setup from start to finish of an acoustic. Unintentional funny, after adjusting the bridge saddle for the B string, “that should B good”, oh well, it made me chuckle. Looking forward to seeing your next video. 👍🏻
@DavidParker4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jerry just wanted to say thanks for making these videos, they’re such a great resource! I’ve been taking on my first neck reset and various other repairs on a friends guitar, I’ve built guitars before but repairing is a whole different art, I had a pretty good idea about how to go about it but so great to reference a bunch of your repairs and see how someone with your experience tackles them!
@rbrchuckie6 ай бұрын
Mr Rosa..You do Great,Skilled Artistry...Thank You....
@guitagious94648 ай бұрын
I do this kind of work for people and it's just so rewarding when you make someone happy with their guitar! It's a little work and effort for us but, to them, it's like magic! I love it! Great video here!
@robertlerma10294 жыл бұрын
Jerry your videos are the best on the web! I fixed my neighbors 12 string acoustic using your videos! He is very happy! I will now work on my Guild! Thanks!
@mikebearl32754 жыл бұрын
Jerry, a particularly nice ending with the customer’s reaction and comments. Nice job!
@MrJeffbradley13 жыл бұрын
Pł
@crestore14 жыл бұрын
from start to finish, no skipping, very entertaining video!! keep up the good work sir..
@bodiedominguez Жыл бұрын
Nice set up. I never get tired of watching your videos.
@nelsonvega29194 жыл бұрын
As usual you have done it again and the customer is very happy with it. Thanks for sharing.
@keninnis14 жыл бұрын
I like low action,but I`ve never seen one set as low as that...ever.Thanks for sharing
@perihelion77984 жыл бұрын
Things I've learned from Jerry [ non-technical stuff ]: After all is said and done, it's still essentially WOOD. There is a way---look hard, consider, and you will find it. Don't give up--anything can be fixed, regardless of whether it should be fixed or not. No matter how many clamps you have, you don't have enough. Titebond is NOT permanent, if you don't want it to be. Don't grieve over your mistakes---correct them, learn something, and move on. Learn how to make your own tools and useful gizmos--it's fun, and very useful. Don't try to be a copy of Jerry--the mold was broken when he was made. Be your unique self. Finally, when you say prayers for folks, throw one in for Jerry Rosa. He deserves it.
@RosaStringWorks4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very kindly my friend.
@perihelion77984 жыл бұрын
@@RosaStringWorks So much negative stuff on KZbin...good to be instructed, inspired, and relaxed, all at once!
@christophersabatini Жыл бұрын
steadfast principles are joy to uphold, bless you and your wisdom. love to watch you at work, and hear the ear candy along the way
@jumpercable204 жыл бұрын
Remarkable Job, You really put a lot of time to making perfection. Thanks for sharing with us. Now we see that it's no easy job.
@HC_GUITAR4 жыл бұрын
I love to watch you work Jerry! and I have learned so much from watching your videos, essential viewing!!! Cheers from Scotland.
@RoloTomasie4 жыл бұрын
There's something so great about watching a true craftsman work. You took no shortcuts, diagnosed and fixed small issues with precision, and a little humor to boot. Great video and channel. Subscribed!
@donaldfisher85564 жыл бұрын
Again Jerry another great video. I really appreciate you showing the detail in saddle making, as well the rest of the work. Thank you
@donnyfischer7394 Жыл бұрын
I agree
@jeffgrier84884 жыл бұрын
Another happy customer! Nice work Jerry, that guitar sounds great!
@Ogsonofgroo4 жыл бұрын
What a beauty guitar, thank you so much for your time to show us some fine tuning, I now have wrapped my brain around 'intonation', as a newbie to guitars it was a bit of a struggle, but now I feel confident enough to muck with my old cheapie should it need it, without much trepidation, I've carved abalone for years so am comfortable with fine filing, this was a super lesson you gave. I really love your general demeanor in explaining things, thanks again! Cheers from the PNW Canada!
@happymadison19784 жыл бұрын
Great advice, and I really like the presentation style. Always been a huge fan of watching people who are great at what they do; even more so when they're generous with their knowledge. The beauty part is, even when you are that kind to share, for the uninitiated it quickly becomes apparent the thousands of hours of skill it takes to make a process look "easy" Thank you for sharing.
@RosaStringWorks4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@davidmcausland40884 жыл бұрын
Having adjusted the action on all my acoustics and other peoples i'm glad to see i got it right, Thanks Jerry for a really good video A masterclass on setting up guitar action well worth everyone watching this.
@rosewoodsteel66562 жыл бұрын
Boy am I impressed! I came for a video on how to tune up a car and saw how an engine is built :) Great job! If you customer isn't impressed with his new saddle, send him a link to this video.
@redlinemando4 жыл бұрын
Nice job!!!!!!! Achieving low action can be very challenging without knowing the owner's playing habits. Light strings with an owner that plays aggressively is an almost impossible feat. The owner doesn't play hard, but if he did, he should expect some buzzing. I prefer very low action & I use medium strings. The medium strings give me enough volume & the low action gives me much more control with the left hand. Since learning this, I have learned to play lighter & worry about getting good tone over more volume. After all, good tone is one of the things that attracts us to listen to our favorite musicians. A good player will learn to adapt their playing habits to get tone & volume on low action. Great video & keep up the good work!!!!!!!
@jonathancollins90572 жыл бұрын
Well said. I couldn't agree more!!!
@redlinemando2 жыл бұрын
@@jonathancollins9057 Thank you kindly, friend & obvious brother in string!!!!!!!
@josephbuelow24684 жыл бұрын
You should make a tshirt that just says "well I forgot to turn the camera on." Love your videos!!
@grd90u3 жыл бұрын
I like that you rub graphite in the grooves on the nut. You'd be surprised how many people don't know to do that. Great video!
@johnnygeejr5003 жыл бұрын
use pencil lead graphite !! :o) Airborne Johnny 101
@kevindoyle96676 ай бұрын
Mr Rosa's advice in the first 3 minutes of this video is all you need if you have the skills, what we don't realise is that does not make a good YT video we can't show the waiting and all the time we spend making it perfect, its the modern curse of the perfectionist. for those who don't understand what Mr Rosa is saying the vibration pattern is the figure of eight movement of a vibrating string, if that "pattern" or movement interferes with any frets in the playing psition then we have to adjust it just to the point , were as to the string just misses the fret on said pattern. So we have to restring and test our adjustments many times, and most of the times due to cost to the customer we are forced not to charge for this time. Not all "luthiers" willl partake to this method due to financial constraints but Mr Rosa tries to work around this and aims for Quality over quantity, IMO the only way to get perfection, we would love to give you perfection for nothing but the world that we live will not allow this . I am so happy we can learn from people like MR Rosa
@kwguitarsserviceandrepair30414 жыл бұрын
That was a fun video to watch Jerry and the amount of information that I learned about making a nut out of an antler was incredible. I may have to give that a try in the near future.
@userillusion864 жыл бұрын
Great job Jerry you’re an excellent craftsman!
@j.j.60504 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your skilled workmanship. I also enjoyed your customer's test drive, he can pick.
@garysanders83044 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This 72 year old fat bald headed guy appreciates any positive comments.
@rickcarver55134 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Jerry, very educational. Thanks and keep them coming!
@KarsNGuitars2 жыл бұрын
I have been working on my own D-35 (Copy) for 40 years and I have never seen anything like this before. You are an amazing technician. If only we could have had You Tube back then. I use 10-47 extra light strings too for fingerstyle guitar. I like the way you do things, nice and slow. Thanks again for this great lesson. Btw, I never knew how to check my intonation. I used your method with my Korg and I am sharp by about 8 cents, yup the B string. I would rather be sharp than flat :)
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@das2502503 жыл бұрын
The analogy I think of is blindfolding yourself around 20 metres from the edge of a cliff and walk toward the cliff edge and know when to stop before stepping over
@stoogler180 Жыл бұрын
Just a true professional. A pleasure to listen to and watch.
@chrisyates81156 ай бұрын
The bare fingers is a bit to be desired
@pskemster4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that very much. Thanks for the share. Always enjoy watching your work and playin!
@vinniesilvagio4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job. I pray for your fingers.
@attyjwperrotta91464 жыл бұрын
Excellent job on that beautiful Martin! It was rather entertaining to watch you work! I always wondered how an acoustic setup was actually performed. If I lived nearby, you would be doing ALL my axes!
@KenMagee4 жыл бұрын
That is a sweet sounding geetar. Beautiful. Another great setup Jerry!
@dazuk19694 жыл бұрын
I posted a question about this very problem only a couple weeks ago, and kindly got a reply so thank you. I now have a much better understanding of how to bring my string action down...and i also now know that it doesn't involve messin with the truss rod...Nice song by the way...Respect and peace to ya.
@amitnewton4 жыл бұрын
If one was to pick up one thing from you, for me, it would be your diligence to the task at hand. Other stuff you can learn but what's inside you is what makes the difference. Great job, my friend. Stay well!
@jenniferwhitewolf37844 жыл бұрын
In the electric guitar world we use adjustable bridges... makes it easy. Nuts are nuts regardless, so they are just as un-adjustable... and just as rough to get 'as low as possible' Sometimes we see a 'zero fret' and the nut behind it just spaces the strings, the fret setting the height. I have often wondered how it would be to use a fully adjustable bridge on an acoustic.. just imagine, perfect intonation on every string. Beautiful work as usual Jerry, again a very educational, skill building, video.
@2drsdan4 жыл бұрын
BONE just like in your knee bone on bone gives the best sound. No, wait, that's a different subject. A bone nut and saddle on an acoustic brings out the MAX sound and tone on a wooden box, metal would never do. Look at the adjustable bridges they put on acoustic archtops even with just the screws being metal volume and tone are affected.
@2drsdan4 жыл бұрын
@BreatheScotland My guitar came with Tusq saddle and nut, which is way better than plastic to be sure but bone just made it even louder and more rich. And pins, bone pins help a lot as well.
@JR-lx8nn Жыл бұрын
Hmmm... Boy, I sure GET the point at the beginning. Once you go too far, then it is game over. Hmmm... gotta love it. One of the most straight forward, authentic personalities out there. I think he means whatever he says, and that is worth paying for. Just my take. JR
@metalfabman54772 жыл бұрын
What a interesting video, thanks for sharing your craftsmanship with all of us. I just love to watch a craftsman in action. 👍
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@RandySchartiger4 жыл бұрын
hey buddy thank you for the mention! always appreciated! I feel the frets on acoustic don't need to be such a mirror image as the players usually don't play up the neck or bend strings like electric players do. great work on this as always! cheers!
@bobbysweeney53774 жыл бұрын
I think it makes a world of difference in quality of sound. But yes, especially when you're bending a lot.
@EdDanaGuitar7 ай бұрын
Hi Randy!
@chesterswingjr97964 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job. Nothing sounds better than a Martin. That’s why the D-28 is considered THE bluegrass guitar!!!
@daveanderson56804 жыл бұрын
except it’s the D-18 usually considered “the” bluegrass guitar
@joefairweatherblues85112 жыл бұрын
@@daveanderson5680 What about my Ibanez Hummingbird model? Sounds pretty darn good to me,👌 Actually for clarification it's the Cherry Sunburst Jamboree 680 model Nagoya Japan with the Hummingbird Gibson pick guard, which umm, presently has fallen off. It's a bit over 50 years old, 52 to be exact, plays and sounds great. Interesting too the bridge saddle is metal with simply a height adjustment screw at each end. The saddle is dead straight, sits 90 degrees to the strings, no fancy compensation for the low strings compared to the high strings, yet the intonation seems fine. Hmm, gonna have to glue that pick guard back on,🤔
@melvinlewiswellsjr.26192 жыл бұрын
Martin is great for those who can afford one
@chesterswingjr97962 жыл бұрын
@@joefairweatherblues8511 - I have 2 Ibanez acoustic guitars, and love them both. They don’t sound quite as good as my Martin in my opinion, but there’re still great guitars. I have 2 Ibanez electric guitars also, and love them to!!!
@chesterswingjr97962 жыл бұрын
@@melvinlewiswellsjr.2619 - Try an X Series. They’re made in Mexico, but have solid spruce tops. My $600 X series 12 string sounds better than a $4,000 Taylor in my opinion. This thing barks!!!
@robertjohnwalker19144 жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry. Another great job. My t-shirts arrived today, look great and feel really nice on. Thanks.
@martymay97232 жыл бұрын
Just found you and loved sharing this time with you. Absolutely fab!
@user-wz2vy8ei4s Жыл бұрын
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@nellayema24554 жыл бұрын
Nice job. The only person who counts really likes it. That's what matters.
@Maddogxi4 жыл бұрын
16:07 I love this notion. My old boss said the exact same thing to me in almost the exact same wording. Play on, Jerry!
@montydaniels10544 жыл бұрын
I was glad to find a Martin video. I have 3 Martin's, 2-6 strings & a 12 string. I went to all ernie ball #9 super slinky strings & didn't lower the action. Mine are setup higher than what you got that one at but to me it's all good. Great video showing how to do your own setups. Thanks from mm land.....
@alancrossley44614 жыл бұрын
Great introduction to your art. Thank you for your presentation.
@funkypat53494 жыл бұрын
Hey Jerry! The best part of my Day! Finding a new Rosa video. Great work as usual! I had the opposite the guy wanted higher and higher, and I kept telling him you'll pull out of tune! Ah, what can you do! It's not easy being me! But, cheer up! I to am on the BAND-AID brigade this week! Did you get your CNC bits? They work really nice! for me hopefully, you'll have great success as well. Have a good day my friend.
@jonathanhandsmusic3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have an old Martin that I only use light silk and steels on. The action could be a little lower up high I suppose, but I'm used to it so I just it be.
@josephm.noviello1996 Жыл бұрын
Jerry, I really appreciate the way you think. You've been my teacher now for a while.
@jeanneduchene53943 жыл бұрын
I learn a lot from you on this episode and I thank you.
@notsuretwo2 жыл бұрын
Good video, and I know you understand the fact that Martin D-28 Guitars are made for tension. They have a lot of volume with light to medium strings. The construction of theses guitars also makes them resistant to change from humidity and temperature (in my opinion). I have a Martin D28 and sometimes i think about lowering the action, but the I think the best thing to do is to just play and practice. Build up the strength in your fingers and enjoy the wonderful loud tone of these guitars. There are other guitars that will have lower action and are plenty loud for playing around the house. I am not saying don't lower the action, but like you say it can be tricky.
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@michaelmattson35154 жыл бұрын
That was the best video I’ve ever watched & all the way thru. My Martin need the same TLC.
@edwardpetersen43094 жыл бұрын
Jerry, I've been watching your site for a few years now. You seem to be a much happier camper lately.
@puctbridge4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another video so quickly after the last! Wish I had me some of those bone antler saddles! Great song as well
@cherrypickerguitars4 жыл бұрын
Great job! Acoustic final setups are my thing too! I picked up a couple of tricks and tips from this vid, even though I have 25 yrs experience! Thanks!
@RosaStringWorks4 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend.
@cherrypickerguitars4 жыл бұрын
Rosa String Works Loved your saddle making! As a Canuck, I’m using mammoth tusk - they can just be p/u laying out on the tundra in the north of the country. Great material for nuts and saddles. And of course I’m haunted by the same requests - “as low as the action can be without buzzing” Peace - love the channel!
@monsterkxf4 жыл бұрын
Great job!! 🤘🤘 Maybe your wife should have her own channel with all the chores she does outside!!
@RosaStringWorks4 жыл бұрын
Yes except for the fact that she's crazy camera shy
@jixersix39292 жыл бұрын
can sit and watch this guy for hours, great content.
@user-wz2vy8ei4s Жыл бұрын
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@regulator58474 жыл бұрын
The singing was the best part. Young man i wish there was more of it
@NickRatnieks4 жыл бұрын
I thought my 11-52 gauge sold as "custom light" was pretty slinky for an acoustic but the strings on this Martin, if they were any lighter would be non-existent. I would not have strings that light on a Telecaster! Mind you, if that is what the owner wants, then Jerry had done him proud.
@Larrymarx4 жыл бұрын
A good guitar luthier is hard to find these days like a good Jedi... great learning video, thank you for taking the time to make and post this video..♪♫♪
@user-xr3dw8ud5o4 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic, loving watching you work Mr Rosa. You make me feel confident enough , to start working on guitars myself, so soon as I get my shed up and running, it's definitely you I'll be coming to, to get myself the right tools for the jobs, excellent indeed, kind regards, Ian U.K ❤️ 😁 👍 peace & love peeps 😊 ❤️✌️❤️✔️💯🍻🍻🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
@neilssterling5122 Жыл бұрын
Always nice to see a master at work.
@alyssasnaturesanctuary4 жыл бұрын
Martin recommends Medium strings on their D28 model, not sure why anyone would put on lights or Extra lights, missing out on so much sound! Its always good to check the tension rod as the first measurement, then the settle, then the nut.
@RosaStringWorks4 жыл бұрын
Sounded pretty good to me
@elic134 жыл бұрын
On my Martin D-18V I use lights when recording with guitar/mandolin only and mediums in a full bluegrass band. I don’t agree with the deer antler material. Cow leg bone is the best.
@lorenzor25554 жыл бұрын
Actually Martin says "medium or lighter", that is medium set is the maximum, not the reccomanded one. I play a Martin HD28V that I own since the late '90s (previously I had a D35), and I think that lights (0.12) sound better on it. I also think that Neil Young uses lights on his Dreadnought guitars
@salvatorebruno67992 жыл бұрын
Cause they want it as easy to play, is the only reason why you'd put extra light strings on a guitar.
@jimmysmith49674 жыл бұрын
You are the best. I have a Gibson J100 I would love for you to look at it plays but it needs your touch. A little buzz up high on the neck. But your story at the end of this video really touched my heart. Love you, Dude and the work that you do.
@stephensmusicroom3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video... I have a couple Martins that I have struggled for a fews years to "get the buzz out of" and tried 2 different Authorized Martin Service guys and been unhappy with the results. I have been building Cigar Box guitars for a couple years and just recently decided to do the set up including fret leveling and dressing myself on my Martins. Much more stressful leaning into a full set up on a $3000 Martin guitar rather than a $50 Cigar Box Guitar. Luckily both of my Martins turned out great and play like butter... super proud of myself. I found this video the weekend AFTER I did the work, but you gave me great verification I did things right ... along with a lot of great tips for the next time I work on a 6 string.... gotta buy a couple of tools I saw you use too!!! Thanks again.... I subscribed and hit the notification bell so I see all your new videos
@bluesmonkey44633 жыл бұрын
Love your work Jerry ! Thanks for all the great videos all the best from Australia .......Mike.
@j.mshrader41044 жыл бұрын
Nice work as usual jerry! When I set up my personal guitars I set up with a scrap of solid corian countertop material for a saddle,shave it down as low as it can go the I measure it with the micrometer and make my bone or walrus ivory saddle. My busted up hands likes stupid low action on acoustics. My electrics aren’t as big of a deal because the lower string tension. But on my small body 12 frets I go as low as I can.
@Happy-Me.4 жыл бұрын
I have a Godin with extra light 10-47 with 4.5 thou at the 12th fret on the low E with a truss rodded straight neck. It plays so well with the D'darrio EJ-15! Nuff said!
@kellygresham6723Ай бұрын
Well darn you have retired. Hope and pray that all is well and Blessed
@rosewoodsteel66562 жыл бұрын
Looks like Gary is happy! Great video filled with craftsmanship, knowledge and entertainment. How can you beat that?
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@kenhughes47154 жыл бұрын
I don’t like action that low but you proved it can be done Without buzz. The owner seemed very pleased and that’s what matters. Great job!
@snorkfire3 жыл бұрын
Gee, I wish he were my luthier. But boy was that informative. I can see now that my guitar Is high on the high strings. With all that knowledge, I think I’ll tune that action up to Rosa String Works standards. It’d be real nice to fret those bar chords more easily. Look out Locomotive Breath!
@michaelmattson35154 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. I bet that Buck never thought his antlers would wind up on a guitar.