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How do I post a picture?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim W Jan 27, 2020. 1 Reply

Hi,I wanted to post a sketch of the action on a guitar...but I don’t see a way to do it via iPhone using chrome or safari.I tried posting to my pictures, looked like it was going to work, but I…Continue

One finger Barre cord technique

Started this discussion. Last reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH Jan 30, 2020. 15 Replies

Hi I’m really green with learning CBGs (never played anything with strings before).I’ve done okay learning a couple of simple songs, but I’m not have a lot of luck getting real clean notes when I try…Continue

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KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Tim W's discussion One finger Barre cord technique
"LOL Taff, we can't afford fancy rulers! Mostly us married guys all of us have change in a jar. Guess I could come up with an equivalent chart for different currencies. :-)"
Jan 30, 2020
Bernie Edwards commented on Tim W's photo
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"You might also lower the bridge height to get the desired configuration? That's what I do on my instruments that always have actions too high for me!"
Jan 29, 2020
Taffy Evans replied to Tim W's discussion One finger Barre cord technique
"Why are you all talking in currency? Ha ha, knowing how many dimes to the inch would help me understand. Do you guys have credit cards and small change all over your benches?  Taff"
Jan 29, 2020
KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Tim W's discussion One finger Barre cord technique
"Personally I'd lower the bridge, imo your action is a little high and plays hell on intonation by stretching the strings when fretting, with a slide you might be ok. Just my 2cents."
Jan 29, 2020
Tim W replied to Tim W's discussion One finger Barre cord technique
"Thanks again, By the coin standards: the gap at the first fret—on the guitar I bought online—is bigger than the thickness of a dime...on the thin G string this gap is equal to a dime and a credit card. the gap at the 12th fret is taller…"
Jan 29, 2020
KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Tim W's discussion One finger Barre cord technique
"I use a dime on 1st fret and a quater on 12 to start out and it puts me in the ballpark."
Jan 28, 2020
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Dave Lynas commented on Tim W's photo
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"String height at the base of the neck is often a bit high for slide play. I have a low action at the nut for fingering the low notes but a high action at the 12th fret for a slide."
Jan 28, 2020
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"So you want to level the frets,.?"
Jan 28, 2020
Taffy Evans replied to Tim W's discussion One finger Barre cord technique
"hi Tim, I don't work in those numbers but anyway a couple of points that will help you under stand. Question first.... Did you build this guitar or buy it ready made?  The reason I ask is if ready made the reason for this high action I…"
Jan 27, 2020
Tim W replied to Tim W's discussion How do I post a picture?
"Sorry; I switched to “desktop mode” and now it looks like uploading worked..."
Jan 27, 2020
Tim W replied to Tim W's discussion One finger Barre cord technique
"ECF23F16-D028-4F55-A1D3-0C7CDBB80960.jpeg Hi guys,   There’s probably a better place to post this sketch...but I bought a CBG and the string height seems high to me (but I’m new to this hobby). Do you think it action, etc may be…"
Jan 27, 2020
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Jan 27, 2020
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Simplified sketch of string height, action and fret heights. I bought a cbg; but the strings seem high at the base of the neck....
Jan 27, 2020
Tim W posted a discussion

How do I post a picture?

Hi,I wanted to post a sketch of the action on a guitar...but I don’t see a way to do it via iPhone using chrome or safari.I tried posting to my pictures, looked like it was going to work, but I basically got an error message.Thanks for suggestionsSee More
Jan 27, 2020
Tim W replied to Tim W's discussion One finger Barre cord technique
"Hi Thanks for all the advice everyone. I think I need to work on technique and finger strength...but I’ve also realized that the action on my guitar is very high. I’m going to see if I can sand down the bridge a bit to lower the…"
Jan 26, 2020

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