motopsyche
Member
Greetings all,
New Guild owner here, and couldn't be more pleased. An incredibly player-worn blonde '60 T-100DP literally jumped off the wall of a local guitar shop and into my arms a few weeks ago. It was clear that someone got a LOT of satisfied guitar playing time in on this one, and I hope to channel some of that music mojo into my own experience.
A few questions: I've strung it up with 11-46 strings and absolutely love the action and playability. But the higher guitar strings sound a bit dead and short of sustain, particularly the third string. I'm wondering if the original Rosewood bridge has anything to do with it. I notice this guitar can come with an aluminum Bigsby bridge for the vibrato. My guess is that would make a major difference in the tone and sustain. Are all Rosewood bridges about the same? Is it possible mine has worn to a point that affects tone? Of course, I've run into the intonation problems with the compensated bridge layout, but I'm considering an Ebony bridge rather than a metalic adjustable one. Advice?
The Franz pickups are really terrific, and I love it when they get down on the dirty side. But when I roll off just a hair on the volume, they seem to lose their definition and edge. Normal? Advice? I've read the very helpful posts on potting the pickups to ward off feedback, so that may be something to consider later. Right now I'm interested in how to find and manage the best tones of this wonderful instrument.
Many thanks to all for sharing your experience and enthusiasm!
Bill Stagg
New Guild owner here, and couldn't be more pleased. An incredibly player-worn blonde '60 T-100DP literally jumped off the wall of a local guitar shop and into my arms a few weeks ago. It was clear that someone got a LOT of satisfied guitar playing time in on this one, and I hope to channel some of that music mojo into my own experience.
A few questions: I've strung it up with 11-46 strings and absolutely love the action and playability. But the higher guitar strings sound a bit dead and short of sustain, particularly the third string. I'm wondering if the original Rosewood bridge has anything to do with it. I notice this guitar can come with an aluminum Bigsby bridge for the vibrato. My guess is that would make a major difference in the tone and sustain. Are all Rosewood bridges about the same? Is it possible mine has worn to a point that affects tone? Of course, I've run into the intonation problems with the compensated bridge layout, but I'm considering an Ebony bridge rather than a metalic adjustable one. Advice?
The Franz pickups are really terrific, and I love it when they get down on the dirty side. But when I roll off just a hair on the volume, they seem to lose their definition and edge. Normal? Advice? I've read the very helpful posts on potting the pickups to ward off feedback, so that may be something to consider later. Right now I'm interested in how to find and manage the best tones of this wonderful instrument.
Many thanks to all for sharing your experience and enthusiasm!
Bill Stagg