Bad Factory Set Ups

[guitaraholic680]

So, since no one commented on my earlier thread. I figgured i'd post again. I recently purchased a takamine guitar. However, not to dimish the standing of takamine, when i opened it at Sam Ash to check for any problems before i purchased it, the strings weren't tightened. Could this have been the way they shipped it? I ask this question because after 20 days or so, (after i just got it) it started to buzz a little on a few frets. Also, when you play an open A or D note, it actually sounds like it is hitting the frets in some places. Could this be a factory set up problem? I am going to get it adjusted soon, so i just wanted to know if it is the action and set up that has made it bad. Thanks

680

[Slipstream]

It's possible, even likely, that the strings were loosened for shipping. Sounds like it needs a truss rod adjustment. Can you take it back and have them do that? It should be done by someone that knows how. If you can't get them to do it, I can give ya some pointers.

[guitaraholic680]

Actually, i just got back from sam ash. They said that it is prob just something that could be fixed with humidification. The guy at the store said he keeps his 3 martins/taylors at a humidity of like 65 percent. Mine was just at like 35-40. He said that the repair technician, Sam, would humidify it for a few days and re set it up. (aka truss rod adjustment and such). He said that i should humidify it for like 3 orf 4 days. Hihg humidity. It should go back to normal. If not, bring it in and they'd fix it.

[Slipstream]

Good news man.

[guitaraholic680]

yup. I hope it works.