https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/bad-guitar-choice/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:46:57 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/bad-guitar-choice/#post-385364 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 00:06:04 +0000 Thanks for your input mate.]]> Guitar Players Discussion sorefinger007 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/bad-guitar-choice/#post-385364 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/bad-guitar-choice/#post-385356 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 21:35:01 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion s1120 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/bad-guitar-choice/#post-385356 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/bad-guitar-choice/#post-385347 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 23:33:18 +0000 many thanks for your reply.Its also good to know they are a brand known in the States too, i see a lot of Guys in America talk of wonderful brands such as Martin and Taylor,i'm guessing there a home grown US brand that seem very popular,they are VERY expensive here in the UK!
Anyways, i think i will bite the bullet and take it to a professional after all, iv'e seen the Youtube vid's and Guys doing some DIY on the bridge but i don't fancy my chances :)
Many Thanks again. :D]]> Guitar Players Discussion sorefinger007 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/bad-guitar-choice/#post-385347 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/bad-guitar-choice/#post-385346 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 21:18:14 +0000
The action is lowered by adjusting the height of the bridge, which is accomplished by sanding it at the bottom. While someone with steady hands and a flat sanding block can do this, it's very easy to "whoops, too much!" I prefer to have someone experienced, who guarantees his work, and has a supply of bridge blanks for HIS "oops" moments to do the adjustment.

Tanglewoods have a pretty good rep over here across the pond, too.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Moonrider https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/bad-guitar-choice/#post-385346 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/bad-guitar-choice/#post-45492 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 19:29:27 +0000 I've been playing for around 10 years on and off, more off than on really :oops:
I just gave up like some do.
But at 47 i'm back again! Cant help what you love i guess. Anyway, i just brought my first guitar in years so i go and buy what i though was one of England's finest brands 'Tanglewood', a reasonably priced dreadnought for £180. My finger tips are now tough again after months of practice so that's not a problem, the tone is great, a mellow sound which is produced from a lovely Cedar top, the problem seems to be the action? I was lead to believe it was a lowish action! but appears to be a real finger breaker especially on the bar chords :evil: I have tried tightening the nut on the kneck but this made no difference? Would i be better of with an Electro Acoustic as these seem to have a thinner neck and a lower action?
I tried a Crafter the other day, it was also a bit cheaper than mine and seemed easier to play...I'm a bit lost at the moment and do not want to be put off again, as i'm now in my late 40's and maybe this is my last shot :?
Any thoughts/ info appreciated Guys.]]> Guitar Players Discussion sorefinger007 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/bad-guitar-choice/#post-45492