AZMLII
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I just spent $158.89 of my mad money on a set of ukulele fret files, a 3-in-1 fret crowning tool, and a fret rocker. I feel a little nauseous.
My concert ukulele is playing sharp down the fretboard, when tuned to pitch. Upon taking some measurements, I found that the string action is well over .4 mm at the 1st fret (as recommended by the GraphTech ukulele nut installation video.) So I want to lower the nut slots accordingly, to see if I can improve the intonation.
Of course once I do that, I will probably find buzzing, due to high frets, and need to do some spot leveling.
I have no intention of becoming a luthier, or working on other peoples stuff. I just want my $60.00 ukulele's intonation fixed.
Granted I could have bought a much better ukulele from a seller that sets them up for that much (or not much more.) But that wouldn't fix this one.
I could have spent less having a luthier set it up. However, the one I trust isn't taking new work right now, as he's so backlogged.
I could have bought cheaper tools, but that can be hit or miss. Also, I've spent more on stupider things.
I just felt like sharing. Wish me luck.
- Patrick
My concert ukulele is playing sharp down the fretboard, when tuned to pitch. Upon taking some measurements, I found that the string action is well over .4 mm at the 1st fret (as recommended by the GraphTech ukulele nut installation video.) So I want to lower the nut slots accordingly, to see if I can improve the intonation.
Of course once I do that, I will probably find buzzing, due to high frets, and need to do some spot leveling.
I have no intention of becoming a luthier, or working on other peoples stuff. I just want my $60.00 ukulele's intonation fixed.
Granted I could have bought a much better ukulele from a seller that sets them up for that much (or not much more.) But that wouldn't fix this one.
I could have spent less having a luthier set it up. However, the one I trust isn't taking new work right now, as he's so backlogged.
I could have bought cheaper tools, but that can be hit or miss. Also, I've spent more on stupider things.
I just felt like sharing. Wish me luck.
- Patrick