Hello LTG! New Member - DV52-NT HG

[whoahhh]

@ross

Thanks for the recommendation! I figured I'd ask because I feel one day I should take the DV52 in and get it inspected.

 

[Ross]

If you have any specific concerns (neck angle, saddle height etc), you could ask about them here.

And always remember to humidify.

cheers, R

 

[whoahhh]

I have one of those humidifiers that sit in the soundhole... Kesyer brand I believe. Is this enough? I check it regularly.

 

[Ross]

That's what I use. It should be enough if you check it at least every few days.

I also keep my guitar in its case. That creates a humid microclimate for the guitar, protected from the perils of central heating.

 

[dreadnut]

I use a Kyser too but I only need to worry about using it in the winter/heating months. Here in Michigan our relative humidity is pretty guitar-friendly most of the time.

 

[adorshki]

That's what I use. It should be enough if you check it at least every few days.
I also keep my guitar in its case. That creates a humid microclimate for the guitar, protected from the perils of central heating.

+1. I have a saying: There's only two places fit for a guitar: your lap or its case.
Many a teardrop could have been averted by cleaving obsessively to this philosophy. :lol:

 

[southernGuild]

There's only two places fit for a guitar: your lap or its case.
Many a teardrop could have been averted by cleaving obsessively to this philosophy. :lol:

Adorski..............PERFECT!!! THAT belongs in the music related quotes!

I love the "cleaving obsessively" part! :lol:

 

[whoahhh]

Hey everyone!

Just noticed something on my DV52... hoping some of you can provide some insight. After looking at it and admiring it from time to time I've noticed that the nut appears to have been shaven down unevenly and most likely on purpose. It's vary hard to tell but after measuring it looks as if the top of one end of the nut is 4/16" and the other side is 3/16". If I look down the neck along the fretboard to the soundhole, the trend looks to continue.

I guess the neck is slightly out of place and someone had done a repair job to "even things" out I suppose by shaving down the nut. To my ears, the guitar sounds like a beauty and at this stage I only consider it a cosmetic annoyance but maybe there is something more going on here.

What does this really mean for its' life span or value? I'd be curious the hear some feedback.

 

[kostask]

This can be anything from a poor setup, to a preference thing from the previous owner. Both nuts and saddles are replaceable, so if it bothers you much, bring it into a luthier and have him cut new ones (preferably out of bone) more to your liking. It is somewhat common to have the high strings closer to the fretboard than the low strings, but personal preference and individual playing style are big influences. Warped necks or other neck problems can be addressed by sloping nuts and saddles, but if this were the reason, it would have to be a fairly minor problem in the first place.

There is no value impact, as it can all be addressed by a good setup.

Kostas

 

[whoahhh]

This can be anything from a poor setup, to a preference thing from the previous owner. Both nuts and saddles are replaceable, so if it bothers you much, bring it into a luthier and have him cut new ones (preferably out of bone) more to your liking. It is somewhat common to have the high strings closer to the fretboard than the low strings, but personal preference and individual playing style are big influences. Warped necks or other neck problems can be addressed by sloping nuts and saddles, but if this were the reason, it would have to be a fairly minor problem in the first place.

There is no value impact, as it can all be addressed by a good setup.

Kostas

Thanks very much Kostas!

In this case the GBE strings have been brought closer to the fretboard which I guess is more common. Thank you for your insight however.

Cheers!

 

[kostask]

By high strings, I did mean the GBE strings (high strings in terms of notes, not in terms of position on the fretboard).

Kostas

 

[RussD]

A belated "Welcome Whoahhh!"
Nice axe!

 

[whoahhh]

A belated "Welcome Whoahhh!"
Nice axe!

Thanks muchly, RussD!!!!!

 

[yoffer]

About that DV-52 residing in England, its much loved and played just like a Guild should be


http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab52 ... 1269878010