Comments for Gbase Gearhead Gazette

Comment on Dealer of the Month – Retro Music, Keene NH by Jim Murphy

Jim Murphy — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:01:20 +0000

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Comment on Gbase Contest – 60′s Comet Giveaway by Bruce Fontaine

Bruce Fontaine — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:30:03 +0000

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Comment on Gbase Contest – 60′s Comet Giveaway by William Inlow

William Inlow — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:24:13 +0000

Cool looking guitar- I hope to get the chance to play it sometime! I’d like to send a big hello to the guys at Rumble Seat Music. I’m loving the old Gibson L-1 I got from you guys; in fact, I’m recording with it today! Thanks, William

Comment on Gbase Contest – 60′s Comet Giveaway by John Dzerigian

John Dzerigian — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:47:31 +0000

it concerned the ” comment ” part . The guitar , the contest or both . It looked like the comment was required , maybe not . Both are cool .

Comment on Tips and Tone – Tuning War by Michael Gordon

Michael Gordon — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:16:01 +0000

John, thanks very much for your message. I’d like to try your method for intonating the G-string by ear. I understand how fretting it at the 14th fret should match the open A string.

However, I don’t see how comparing the G-string at the 14th fret, which is an A, against the open D string, which is a D, should match. Am I missing something?

Comment on Tips and Tone – Tuning War by ddawson

ddawson — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:03:51 +0000

Hi Michael

Finding the right tuner can be complex. For just tuning, I like the Planet Waves Tru-Strobe. It’s very accurate and easy to read. For setting intonation, my favorite tuner is the Accu-tuner by Inventronics, it has an accuracy rating of +/- .005 cents. They start at $1300.00! OUCH! The ST-200 is a good tuner, but I would just use it for setting intonation.

The “G” String is always a fight. I intonate it by ear by playing it fretted at the 14th fret and playing the A & D open. Generally, it sounds flat, so I adjust the “G” string saddle towards the neck until all three tones match. Always re-tune after every adjustment! The “G” strings will end up # at the 12th fret, but will sound more in tune with the other strings up & down the neck.

I hope this helps!

John M. LeVan

Comment on Notes from the Director by ddawson

ddawson — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:18:46 +0000

Most acoustic guitars have a radius between 26′ & 40′. If the top is pulling up beyond that, it could be a combination of problems.

The most common issues are:

Loose braces
Cracked or loose bridge plate
Warped top

Whatever the problem, it’s a good idea to have a qualified Luthier look it over.

I hope this helps.

John M. LeVan

Comment on Gbase Contest – 60′s Comet Giveaway by ddawson

ddawson — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:12:55 +0000

John:

Sorry – I’m not sure i understand the question. What “subject” are you referring to?

DON
Gbase.com

Comment on Gbase Contest – 60′s Comet Giveaway by John Dzerigian

John Dzerigian — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:07:40 +0000

sounds good , hope to win . Thanks , John