Set Up On A Parlor

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February 08, 2005, 11:32:36 AM
Any one ever set up a parlor?

I was wondering about several aspects of parlor setup.

- Should 12th fret strig height be set the same as though it were a full scale Larrivee? or lower, or higher?

- Should neck relief be set the same as though  it were a full scale?

Thanks in advance..

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February 08, 2005, 11:52:14 AM #1
I think I actually raised my saddle a bit.  Had to also tweak the nut at the high E since there was a slight buzz.

After that the guitar just increases in quality of sound.  Couldn't be happier with a guitar.

Every guiatr I own has to be tweaked.
February 08, 2005, 12:00:18 PM #2
Like all guitars set it up for its max playing responce like all your other guitars.Don't worry so much about this measurement or that measurement.Spend time with it and let it speak to you,they always say what they want.
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February 08, 2005, 12:01:24 PM #3
Well-said, Rob!

Generally-speaking, I would think the action would need to be a little higher than on a standard-scale guitar, though.  The shorter scale should equal less string tension, which should equal more vibration and therefore, more tendency to buzz...especially with aggressive picking or strumming.
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February 08, 2005, 02:23:10 PM #4
I have my parlors and smaller bodied guitars set up pretty much the same.  They're all used pretty much for finger style.  My dreads are set with a bit more relief, but other than that, string height is very close.

So, IMO, there's no difference between a setup for the parlor vs. any other guitar.
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February 08, 2005, 02:37:14 PM #5
I reset up my parlor last night, and put the light strings back on (yes, I know I wimped out) and lowered the bridge and the action a bit. It gets played exclusively finger style, and usually pretty quietly, since it is my couch (while others are watching TV) and hotel room guitar. I like it to be easy to play for long periods of time, and enjoyable for endless noodling.

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February 08, 2005, 09:51:43 PM #6
Yea!  That's what I should call my guitar "playing"... endless noodling but my "playing" I'm afraid, hasnt' yet risen to that level!   :lol:  
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