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Post subject: Need help figuring out my new guitar.
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 3:28 pm
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Hey. I just picked up a new VM Mustang in Sonic Blue and I am really impressed with the guitar, especially at the price they retail....but still some issues from the get-go.

Like many others, the bridge is causing some serious buzzing on the low e and g strings. This is not fret buzz, the whole string buzzes and it has something to do with the bridge. Tips? I haven't even lowered the action yet, and I like low action, so the least amount of compromise there will be the best advice in my scenario.

BTW, does lowering the neck action (truss rod) increase or decrease stress on the neck?

I'm also not too fond of the plastic tuning machines. Any recs for a good substitute without changing the aesthetic style of the headstock too much?


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Post subject: Re: Need help figuring out my new guitar.
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 3:55 pm
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Just realized how badly I messed up which forum I meant to put this in. Sorry mods.


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Post subject: Re: Need help figuring out my new guitar.
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:48 am
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I'd bring it in to a professional and competent guitar tech to have it fully setup.
Ask if you can watch what he/she does so you can pick up some knowledge.

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