Well….I feel a little silly. Not so silly I’m embarrassed. But a little silly. I went to my tech yesterday (if you’re in northeast Florida you gotta go visit Chip!!!). Who suggested I move my capo closer to the fret.
At first I wanted to roll my eyes because I had tried that. But then he moved the capo REALLY CLOSE. I mean. Touching the fret close. And everything rang out beautifully!!
So here’s what he said. He said that my action was appropriate, and the neck was straight. BUT the frets were low. No need for a refret. But very low. He said that the capo probably needed some extra pressure to allow the string to really ring out. Which may explain why my barre chords sounded a little better because my hands provided more pressure compared to the capo.
SO! I’m all set. He didn’t charge me because I’m in there all the time and he only placed a capo on the strings. Also! I feel better about my beloved acoustic. I was scared I might have to go shopping soon. But alas! I’m safe from G.A.S.
….for now…. 🫣