How I Improved The Sound Of My Acoustic Guitar - Ivor Sorefingers
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Link to Driftwoood Guitars Video about the theory/method of making your acoustic guitar sound better:
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Link to Driftwood Guitars video on carrying out the mod on a brand new Martin D13 with before and after sound comparisons. • Make Your Acoustic Gui...
Ivor, you always keep me thinking when it comes to playing guitar, and all the different variables of the instrument we like playing…..
Thank you for your feedback, we never stop learning. Ivor
I always find your update videos highly informative Ivor. Please keep them coming. The guitar is a magical instrument when one contemplates its sound and versatility. Thank you for your continued insights and inspiration ❤
Glad you found my video interesting. Ivor
I’d seen this modification on TH-cam before Ivor but you’re the first person I’ve known who has actually carried it out. Good to hear your thoughts and comments. Thank you.
Glad you found my video interesting. Ivor
Great video Ivor, sounds like a Good Idea, will be giving this a go on my next string change...
Go for it my friend and let me know how you get on. Ivor
Great ideas Ivor. Thanks for all the music too, Great lessons so many !
My pleasure, glad you are enjoying my channels content. Ivor
Very interesting. Thanks Ivor.
My pleasure. Ivor
Great advice Ivor, it would have been nice to compare the before and after sounds of the adjustments, I was waiting for you to actually strum the guitar for us.
Thank you for your comment. As for a before and after comparison, the lesson for 'Holly Holy' was made after the mod was carried out and in all the lessons prior to this my guitar is not modified. It's not very scientific but it's all I've got. Ivor
My very knowledgable friend has carried ou this mod on my Epiphone pr5.From my experience I would recommend this as an improvement to the sound and even playability of the guitar.
Thank you for letting us know your thoughts after having the mod carried out on your Epiphone. Ivor
i also have a neck problem on my guitar 😣 it's been in and out of guitar hospitals, but probs still persist. it's a lovely sc13e like yours. just maybe next guitar doctor will do a good fix.
That's a shame, can I ask what is the problem with the neck on your SC-13E? Ivor
@@ivorsorefingers its a bow problem, and the truss rod won't move. i gotta take it to a guitar doc again. i really like and love the guitsr.
Would the issue be covered by Martin's warranty? Ivor
Yet another great video Ivor, although I rather suspect that improving my own technical limitations may reap greater rewards. Three things …..
1. I’m still awful at achieving consistent barre chords, particularly on the B string. Visually the set-up looks pretty ok and I’d be very nervous mucking around with the nut. Thoughts?
2. It’s time I donated to you. How can I do this?
3. Great to see HK reach 💯and return to the scoresheet
PS YNWA!!
Hi Paul. Firstly, glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the coffee's you bought me via Buy Me A Coffee which are much appreciated. Secondly, unfortunately as I'm not able to see your Barre chord issue first hand, all I can suggest is that you keep practicing them and be persistent. It's a very common issue which does usually come good with time. Thirdly, if you are not comfortable carrying out repairs/modifications to your guitar I would urge you to take it to a reputable guitar technician or luthier to have any work done, especially if you have an expensive/cherished guitar. Lastly, yes it's good to see HK scoring again.
Regards, Ivor
Thanks for the tip it’s something to look at. I will let you know the result.
If you decide to proceed with this mod just follow the instructions in the Driftwood Guitars video and you will be good to go. Ivor
I used a cheap jigsaw blade and a junior saw blade. It works just fine.
Thank you for the info. Ivor
good tips Ivor..tnx
Glad you found my video interesting. Ivor
hi Ivor, i find your lessons so interesting and we your subsciber are happy to have you as a coach..
may i request if you have time 'The Dance' by Garth Brooks.
thank you so much...😊
I also found a way to make my guitar sound 10 times better. I simply hand it over to a skilled guitarist:)
LoL, yes, that's a good alternative. Ivor
Dear Ivor, thank you for your interesting video. I have already seen the linked video before, and have asked myself "why are not all guitars prepared like that, if it is that easy?", what you explained sounds comprehensible. Would you also recommend this for a rather expensive, already well sounding guitar? I mean, I have some concerns cutting in a guitar, worth a month's salary...
Best regards from Vienna!
Thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you found my video interesting. There is another video from Driftwood Guitars which you may find answers some of your concerns here: th-cam.com/video/QoRQh9AeqFw/w-d-xo.html In this video they perform the modification on a new Martin D13 and give before and after sound comparisons. Ivor
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Many thanks for your 'Super Thanks' donation which is much appreciated. Glad you found my video interesting. Ivor
Ivor sore toes now.😊
Hi Ivor - your video has prompted me to comment on a couple of things. Firstly, did you test your guitar before and after the modification with the same set of strings - new strings always sound better? Secondly, looking at the other guy's video there is a danger of chewing and weakening the bridge plate with bad sawing. The extra ball contact he achieved looks minimal to me, the greater benefit is likely to come from a better break angle over the saddle. The main movement of the soundboard is created from the strings contact with the saddle and being held between saddle and ball ends - the soundboard is not activated by the contact of the ball ends - ref a Spanish guitar! Of course you may sense some improvement because things are tighter, but beware of placebos! A cheap saw for cutting slots can be made from a piece of coping saw blade glued into a dowel for a handle.
Love your videos Ivor, hope I don't sound too cynical. Cheers Terry
Hi Terry. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the pro's and con's of carrying out this modification. As for a comparison test, I did use the same used set for a before and after test. Ivor
@@ivorsorefingers Hi Ivor..Cheers for getting back. Well all I can say is there must be something in it, and it was well worth the work.
My Taylor 314 bridge was already set up this way when I bought it from new. But the pegs were not solid they were twisted with the slot facing to the back of guitar.
That's interesting, did the music store do any work on your guitar prior to you taking delivery? Ivor
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Thank you for your 'Super Thanks' donation which is much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the video. Ivor
Cool. Might have a guitar or two to test this on at some point. Did you hear any difference in the treble region?
Yes, to my ears the overall sound is brighter. Ivor
@@ivorsorefingers Great - thank you!
Ivor do you have a way of communicating with you? Thank you.
Yes, you can email me at: ivorsorefingers@gmail.com
I remember seeing that video about a year ago and I thought geez! that’s interesting. It actually makes sense the way you explain it but damn I’m too chicken to try it even though all I can basically do is screw up my bridge and saddle. Actually I do have a cheap Yamaha acoustic I could try it on before I take a saw to my martin😂
Hi Fred, Glad to hear that you found my video interesting. If you decide to carry out the mod on your Yamaha let us know how it panned out. Ivor
@@ivorsorefingers Will do Ivor 👍
Well I'm wrong I always thought you had a martin.
I have a Taylor 'Big Baby' and a Martin SC13-E which comes out to play sometimes. Ivor
Do you still recommend using brass bridge pins as indicated in one of your equipment updates Ivor?
After carrying out this mod the bridge pins do not have any contact with the string so don't effect the sound. I've gone back to my original plastic pins as they are a better fit in the holes than the brass ones I was using prior to the mod. Because there is no contact with the string anymore the brass ones were loose in the hole and fell out easily. Ivor
Love to see your face.why do you hide it.???????
So you can sleep at night Lol. Ivor
Yer great Ivor, go Arsenal
Thank you for your feedback. Glad to hear that you enjoyed my lesson. Ivor COYS
I will just comment to get a reply HAHAHA
That deserves a reply. Thanks, Ivor
so PLAY the guitar so we can hear the diff Ivor
My lesson on 'Holly Holy' by Neil Diamond was recorded just after I carried out the mod. There is also a link in the description box of my video to a before and after comparison by Driftwood Guitars. Ivor
but, you did not NEED to improve your sound!
That's kind of you to say so. As I saw it the theory behind the mod was good, it was extremely unlikely to have any negative effect on my guitar's sound so I gave it a go and to my ears it's made an improvement. Ivor
@@ivorsorefingers i'm such a klutz i'd still worry i'd end up sawing my guitar in half. i got a guitar that may need a neck reset so if i get that done i may have them look to do this too!
Hi Rick. A neck reset, that sounds quite serious. How old is it? Ivor
@@ivorsorefingers not old enuf to need one, 24 years, but it does anyway. if it looks to get too expensive i'll just trade it for another. i'd luv to have a 70s guild d50