ArishMell · 70-79, M
Glad that your son learnt how to re-string his guitar.
Replacing a string is a necessary but basic skill for any player of a guitar, violin or other stringed instrument, but is hardly engineering. Besides, the engineer designs things, not mend 'em.
Fitting a string should not need tools. After all, one day he may need do that on stage!
I can see adjusting the bridge would need tools and some technical knowledge of the instrument, though screwdrivers and Allen keys are basic, universal tools; feeler-gauges not very much less so.
The difficult bit should be the tuning and playing.
I have a lot of sympathy for your son, and you, in needing seek help to replace a broken guitar string. It seems very many people now find it hard to see how to perform basic practical tasks by examining them - and I don't think it's their fault.
Replacing a string is a necessary but basic skill for any player of a guitar, violin or other stringed instrument, but is hardly engineering. Besides, the engineer designs things, not mend 'em.
Fitting a string should not need tools. After all, one day he may need do that on stage!
I can see adjusting the bridge would need tools and some technical knowledge of the instrument, though screwdrivers and Allen keys are basic, universal tools; feeler-gauges not very much less so.
The difficult bit should be the tuning and playing.
I have a lot of sympathy for your son, and you, in needing seek help to replace a broken guitar string. It seems very many people now find it hard to see how to perform basic practical tasks by examining them - and I don't think it's their fault.
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OldBrit · 61-69, M
@ArishMell depends on the engineering brief. The brief with the Floyd was to produce a vibrato system which maintains accurate tuning despite aggressive use of the vibrato arm. It cannot be argued that a well set up Floyd achieves that. Arguably Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani etc wouldn't have produced the music they have without it's introduction.
Oneofthestormboys · 56-60, M
Hi Angela,
Everything you need to know is on YouTube nowadays and I promise you’ll get the hang of it in no time. One of the reasons people get really sucked into guitars and playing them is that it’s so interesting and gives you lots of knowledge about stuff that you otherwise wouldn’t find out about. Even down to woods, wood finishing, growth patterns, all sorts. It’s a bloody brilliant hobby!
Everything you need to know is on YouTube nowadays and I promise you’ll get the hang of it in no time. One of the reasons people get really sucked into guitars and playing them is that it’s so interesting and gives you lots of knowledge about stuff that you otherwise wouldn’t find out about. Even down to woods, wood finishing, growth patterns, all sorts. It’s a bloody brilliant hobby!
GoFish ·
aww thats nice
SethGreene531 · M
A relative plays, & builds guitars as a woodworking hobby.
I've been inspired to get an electric.
Deceptively technical, you can really tweak them to produce a given sound.
Boxes and pedals further expand their capabilities.
Looks like your son found an expert mentor!
I've been inspired to get an electric.
Deceptively technical, you can really tweak them to produce a given sound.
Boxes and pedals further expand their capabilities.
Looks like your son found an expert mentor!
OldBrit · 61-69, M
Always happy to try and help. Sorry it took so long on H's one 😂
JohnnyNoir · 61-69, M
I've seen musician friends pretty much re-engineer instruments before playing them. It's not enough to play it right off of the rack
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
Ah. The Floyd Rose system, yes it's a pain. Not something I'd want to work with long term. I'm not a lead player anyway.
