Wood, good move. Wait for the perfect D-25 that has either had a neck reset or doesn't need one.
Wood, good move. Wait for the perfect D-25 that has either had a neck reset or doesn't need one.
Again, buzzing on frets is not something normally associated with a need for reset, quite the opposite: Action becomes way too high, and that's why people shave the saddle, to get it lower.it is looking this way for sure Chaz. again, this is a 2nd Guild dread for the family, since i sold the Cruz, i will always play the Br. but want to get a 2nd for the kids and my wife. plenty of time yet...thanks for the encouragement.
Again, buzzing on frets is not something normally associated with a need for reset, quite the opposite: Action becomes way too high, and that's why people shave the saddle, to get it lower.
Check the combined height of bridge and saddle at the D string, right in front of the saddle.
If it's 1/2" +/- maybe about a 32nd, then check the neck alignment with neck adjusted for flat with the strings at tension.
If the straightedge meets the top of the bridge the angle's good, doesn't need a reset, just a taller saddle (or more relief)
The other things that could cause buzzing if the string height at bridge is good and the neck has good alignment is a twisted neck and/or lifting frets.
And is that a 'hog top? I still can't be sure from the pics, too blurry.
But it looks like it's got some figuring I wouldn't expect to see in spruce.
Al, I think this is misleading. It's true, people will shave the saddle and that can actually work effectively if the geometry is preserved. But people also compensate for the resulting high action of a shifted neck by cranking down on the truss rod. This causes buzz because the geometry is wrong after you do that.Again, buzzing on frets is not something normally associated with a need for reset, quite the opposite: Action becomes way too high, and that's why people shave the saddle, to get it lower.
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The truss rod might have been over-tightened, resulting in something approaching back-bow of the neck. That would certainly cause buzzing, as would a too-tall fret.
It sounds to me as though this guitar is worth a more-detailed second look.
it is looking this way for sure Chaz. again, this is a 2nd Guild dread for the family, since i sold the Cruz, i will always play the Br. but want to get a 2nd for the kids and my wife. .
Ha!! I'll need to remember that line.
Funny, WW you got me interested in a D-25 flatback with all of his stories over the past few years. Found a nice one quite by accident. Play it weekly.
Now I'm on to the arched back as well.
You are right, two totally different animals. I'm really enjoying my gussied up D-25 (aka D-26).
Price seems very reasonable..to start
oh i hear great things re the D26 becee. nice score there! like a dressed up D25 arched, so you might not need a D25 arched at all, as I think the D26 is one just prettier. ??? I think they were only made for 2 years too. memory bad however. i also keep looking at mellow's 70's D40. that has to be great. i just wish i could get that 1976 D25 across town from me out of my head
oh i hear great things re the D26 becee. nice score there! like a dressed up D25 arched, so you might not need a D25 arched at all, .
Not exactly in your neighborhood, WW, but they do turn up regularly. Looks in very good shape.
https://maine.craigslist.org/msg/d/windham-guild-d25m-acoustic-guitar-ohsc/6799139684.html
(I've heard of the TRC being upside-down, but the case logo?!)
Ha, ha, that's indeed funny!I've heard of the TRC being upside-down, but the case logo?!
i hope he texts me on sunday, i will drive out again. there was no back bow,.
Well?????
Not exactly in your neighborhood, WW, but they do turn up regularly. Looks in very good shape.
https://maine.craigslist.org/msg/d/windham-guild-d25m-acoustic-guitar-ohsc/6799139684.html
(I've heard of the TRC being upside-down, but the case logo?!)
I passed. The guy would not really budge on price considering the work it might need and I didn’t want to drive all way across city to hear it buzz again. ��. Hanging tight.
Ha, ha, that's indeed funny!
Ralf