New acoustic or set up?

Jetfire · May 2018

So after thinking I needed a new full set up after having a buzzing G string (arfarf), I played one of the Faith Naked series and was really impressed. So, to combat GAS I out new strings on my Yamaha APX500 (the buzzy G string guitar) and was re-impressed how nice it sounded. My only grumble is I struggle to pick out the notes of F major bar chord where I could do it no problem on the Faith. Should I pull the trigger on my GAS or would a set up help my current Yamaha?

Funkfingers · May 2018

I see your mildly smutty remark about a buzzing G string and raise you with a comment about checking your nut slots.

If the slots are at the correct height and in good condition, check the neck relief.

Worst case scenario, a set-up for the Yamaha would improve its chances of selling.

ICBM · May 2018

I would be very impressed indeed if a Yamaha APX sounded nice...

A perfectly decent electro-acoustic, but as an actual acoustic guitar... not so much. (In my opinion.)

I know I usually recommend getting the most out of your current gear before throwing money at the problem and buying new stuff, but in this case I would just cut to the chase and get a better guitar, if you can afford to.

TimmyO · May 2018

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Funkfingers · May 2018

Ironically, having Faith would be of little interest to the late, lamented Mr. Michael.

Phil_aka_Pip · May 2018

I'd have a Faith before an APX any day. This seems like a good excuse.

Funkfingers · May 2018

So. Two weeks on and no sign of any progress.

stimpsonslostson · May 2018

I LOVE my Faith Mercury. It's a fabulous guitar.
ironically when I bought it I could tell it was a good guitar but the action was too high so I put it in for a setup... now it’s ridiculously good & my first choice when writing songs.

Jetfire · May 2018

So... update was that i bought new strings and the buzzing has gone. However, I still struggle with F major bar chords when they were a breeze on the Faith. Still unsure but acoustic gigs are beckoning so ill stick with the apx for now!

Funkfingers · May 2018

Nut job!

Get busy with the slotting files.

Scroll about two thirds of the way down the page. http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Learn_About_Guitar_Nut_and_Saddle_Setup_and_Repair/Nut_Making_and_Setup.html

robgilmo · June 2018

I dunno guys, I quite like my APX, it is a bit tight at the nut end of the neck though.

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