Acoustic guitar resonance

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I don't want to mess too much with the nut, I'm not a guitarist.
Last time the strings were unwinded, they broken ( but they were old :P )

I'm not sure how a nut should be crafted properly.
But is sure seems the case.
 
Take it to the guy that modified it and have him fix it.


lou
 
It's either the nut or the saddle. 9 x in 10 it's the nut slot. Then the saddle or very rarely some other loose fixing like a tuner or brace, Take to back and get it sorted. A decent tech or luthier will pin it down in a few minutes and tell you fix.
 
Thank you muttley600 for your help.
I will let it get checked in a couple of days ( store is closed right now )

I have another question and I don't feel it's necessary to open up a new topic for this.
Could you please confrim this Asus2/D chord?

LINK: http://chordie.com/ramimages/i9/Asus2slashDchord_000200_1.png

This chord has a certain tone to it I really wish to keep. Tried differend chords but they all didn't feel like it's quite right.
Some people say it is a wrong chord, and play what they feel is right to them. But it does not fit the nature of the song at all.

It's pretty much the only chord that I know of that results in a sound that I feel is right.
I tried google for this chord, and this was pretty much the only thing I could find about this chord version I'm using.

Thanks in advance
 
How do you confirm a chord?

Did you want confirmation on what it's called? See, I wouldn't call that an Asus2/D, but if you like it and it sounds right, use it.

Personally, if I was playing that chord, and it was meant to be an A chord of some description in the context of the song, I'd probably leave the bottom E string unplayed...

A chord is a series of notes... so yes, it's a chord. Don't get hung up on the name....
 
Armistice said:
How do you confirm a chord?

Did you want confirmation on what it's called? See, I wouldn't call that an Asus2/D, but if you like it and it sounds right, use it.

Personally, if I was playing that chord, and it was meant to be an A chord of some description in the context of the song, I'd probably leave the bottom E string unplayed...

A chord is a series of notes... so yes, it's a chord. Don't get hung up on the name....
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I wasn't going to reply to that post because it doesn't belong in this thread, this board or this forum. Other than that good answer.:D
 
Forgive me, but what is the problem here, really? I have a inexpensive 12-string that is FULL of produced overtones and undertones. A big part of the tone and charm of the guitar. I love it's fullness and complexity.

Oh, and it makes no difference, but I am lefty, too. All the guitars I play are left-handed models, save the one I've had since I was 11. Decided a couple decades ago I was done flipping guitars over.
 
"I wouldn't call that an Asus2/D, but if you like it and it sounds right, use it."

Its the only chord that fits into the song.
I cannot find any information on this chord except this little picture I found on google saying it's a Asus2/D chord.
If it's not a Asus2/D chord... then what is?

@ muttley600

"it doesn't belong in this thread, this board or this forum. "
Who not?
 
FadingMusic said:
"I wouldn't call that an Asus2/D, but if you like it and it sounds right, use it."

Its the only chord that fits into the song.
I cannot find any information on this chord except this little picture I found on google saying it's a Asus2/D chord.
If it's not a Asus2/D chord... then what is?

@ muttley600

"it doesn't belong in this thread, this board or this forum. "
Who not?
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Because it is a dumb question.
 
I couldn't find any information about this tune I'm playing.
Asking to identify this tune is a dumb question?

* No, no.. You need to play "that" tune.
* What tune?
* I can't tell.. it was too dumb of a question to ask for help identifying this tune as a chord.
* Oh, ok.. can you play "that" tune?
* Sure.

No disrespect, but seriously.. what's the logic behind that?
 
Asus2/d in tab form 020200 take your normal Asus2 which is 022200 and add a lowidh d which is why the d string becomes open
 
FadingMusic said:
I couldn't find any information about this tune I'm playing.
Asking to identify this tune is a dumb question?

* No, no.. You need to play "that" tune.
* What tune?
* I can't tell.. it was too dumb of a question to ask for help identifying this tune as a chord.
* Oh, ok.. can you play "that" tune?
* Sure.

No disrespect, but seriously.. what's the logic behind that?
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Dumb questions get dumb responses.
 
I can hear it clearly. Considering the shape my ears are in, that says something. I have no idea what might be causing it but it's not your imagination. I would take Mutt's advice and have it looked over by someone qualified.
 
@ Zaphod B

I just went to the guitar shop.
The owner checked the guitar and it was fine.
"This is completely normal" he said, he even tried it on a more expensive guitar which also has this "harmonic"

@muttley600

Well whatever, it's your world. :P
 
FadingMusic said:
@ Zaphod B

I just went to the guitar shop.
The owner checked the guitar and it was fine.
"This is completely normal" he said, he even tried it on a more expensive guitar which also has this "harmonic"
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That supports my thought- that a "well-toned" acoustic guitar will have produced tones. I can not imagine playing a guitar that had NO produced tones- it would be dull and boring. Well, I can imagine playing one, just not enjoying the experience... My afore mentioned 12-string- an Arbor, if it matters- is great fun to play, primary for it's produced tones. I can play just the octave g string, open, then finger-mute it and I hear the note continue to ring on. Muting the other strings, one at a time, locates it, vibrating in sympathy. I don't even try to suss out the produced tones when I am playing more than one or two strings- just too much going on. I just bask in the warmth.:cool:

I am making a bigger point, here: that resonance you are trying to kill should be left alone. Now, this is my own opinion, and if you just gotta kill it, then kill it- but I think you might find you have "scorched the earth" quite a bit more than you wanted, when you are done. Maybe the best thing to do is to get another guitar.:eek:
 
FadingMusic said:
@ Zaphod B

I just went to the guitar shop.
The owner checked the guitar and it was fine.
"This is completely normal" he said, he even tried it on a more expensive guitar which also has this "harmonic"
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Thats because he has realised you are dumb the same as I have.

@muttley600

Well whatever, it's your world. :P
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I have told you the solution (twice). Why do you want to find another one?
 
stevieb said:
That supports my thought- that a "well-toned" acoustic guitar will have produced tones. I can not imagine playing a guitar that had NO produced tones- it would be dull and boring. Well, I can imagine playing one, just not enjoying the experience... My afore mentioned 12-string- an Arbor, if it matters- is great fun to play, primary for it's produced tones. I can play just the octave g string, open, then finger-mute it and I hear the note continue to ring on. Muting the other strings, one at a time, locates it, vibrating in sympathy. I don't even try to suss out the produced tones when I am playing more than one or two strings- just too much going on. I just bask in the warmth.:cool:

I am making a bigger point, here: that resonance you are trying to kill should be left alone. Now, this is my own opinion, and if you just gotta kill it, then kill it- but I think you might find you have "scorched the earth" quite a bit more than you wanted, when you are done. Maybe the best thing to do is to get another guitar.:eek:
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What is a "produced tone" and what other sorts of "tone" are there?
 
muttley600 said:
I have told you the solution (twice). Why do you want to find another one?
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I'm telling you "twice", the guitar is fine occording to the shop owner. ( professional guitar builder)
"This is completely normal" he said, he even tried it on a better guitar which also has this "harmonic"

I've also told him about your solution, but he said the guitar is fine.

If the guitar is fine, why do I keep hearing this "harmonic" so loudly?
 
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