Complete EPI custom setup - Page 4

McVeyMac · 08-04-2008, 05:24 AM

Nice work and nice thread Roman. A good friend of mine told me a long time ago that you have to give it away to keep it. Apparently you have learned this truth. Thanks for the great thread!

Hectgore · 08-04-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RFR

You will be fine

and if you need any tweeks, bring it in, I'll do it free of charge.
D'adarrio .10 to .46

Alright Cool!

jon_c · 08-05-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ROMAN RIST

OK, we are wrapping it up now! This thread is almost coming to a close.

I let the Truss Rod settle and she is great.

I set the bridge height to where I wanted it to be.

Here we have a Fender heavy pick slid in under the string at the 12th fret.

Is the string resting on the plectrum or is there a gap? I can just fit 2 green (.88mm) dunlop picks between my low E and 12th fret. Does that sound overly high to anyone?

Roman Rist · 08-05-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jon_c

Is the string resting on the plectrum or is there a gap? I can just fit 2 green (.88mm) dunlop picks between my low E and 12th fret. Does that sound overly high to anyone?

The string is resting on the pick.

Overly high is a matter of personal opinion. If it is too high for you............it is.

captain tightpants · 08-05-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ROMAN RIST

The last step I do on the neck is to buff the frets. I use a piece of cowhide. Just like the old barber shops used to finish the edge on the razors.

This shines them up, and you don't have to use polishing compounds or other stuff that will want to get in the pores of the fretboard.

Some guys use a dremel with a small buffing wheel attachment, I like the leather.

That is a hell of a good tip, I've never thought of using cowhide!

myinstrument · 08-07-2008, 11:54 AM

this is one of the most interesting threads ive had the pleasure of reading. thanks a million roman.

83135 · 08-08-2008, 01:11 PM

I agree. An excellent thread. Many thanks to Roman.

ZoomZilla · 08-11-2008, 03:56 PM

So how much would it cost for a setup like that? I might be willing to send my guitar over.

wantsa58 · 08-11-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon_c

Is the string resting on the plectrum or is there a gap? I can just fit 2 green (.88mm) dunlop picks between my low E and 12th fret. Does that sound overly high to anyone?

Thats exactly how i set mine lol..

It's not high according to Gibson, but i do keep my treble quiet high for their standards. They recommend 1.1 mm or so and i keep mine at ~1.25 mm. Its all about personal preference and how you play. I cant bend strings at all with a really low action.

Voxman23 · 08-13-2008, 03:15 PM

This is one hell of a great thread...I got an old epi special Im gonna practice on!!!

WillieG · 08-18-2008, 04:55 PM

Fantastic thread, hats off to Roman. Wish I was able to do this stuff!

FFXGuitar · 08-20-2008, 09:31 PM

...it looks hard. I'm afriad of hurting my cherry babe.

Voxman23 · 08-20-2008, 09:54 PM

wow..im gonna buy an epi and try this

vladmaximus · 09-12-2008, 05:46 PM

Cool..
Thanks roman...

Extremerocker827 · 09-14-2008, 08:17 PM

I think I'm gonna get an Epi, but I think I would have a tech do it, cuz I would NOT be able to do that by myself lol(im thirteen years old). What I noticed while playing one at a store is that the neck is REALLY STICKY, thats about my only gripe. And the action is a little high, so I think i'm gonna have it setup, even though its pretty expensive. I'm so glad I saw this thread, otherwise I wouldn't of thought of sanding the back of the neck. I might attempt to do that myself, well actually I would probably have my dad do it. (so i could blame him if he messed up

) But thanx alot roman.

charliethegent · 09-16-2008, 11:08 PM

hey Roman, I'll send you my guitar ASAFP for that kind of set-up! Please lemme know where to send it and how much!

Horse · 09-17-2008, 12:54 PM

just to echo what everyone else has said, superb thread, im learning loads. and i will do this when i get an Epy Standard or custom soon.

Thanks Ro!

loneguitar · 09-18-2008, 10:45 AM

Roman, Thanks alot for the informative posts, I've learned quite a bit, you da man - lone

thrashomane · 09-18-2008, 12:26 PM

wooohooo! good job

SiameseDreamer · 09-22-2008, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZilla

So how much would it cost for a setup like that? I might be willing to send my guitar over.

+2

auditi · 09-24-2008, 01:46 PM

awesome thread Roman.... i go down to l.a. a few times a year, i'd also be curious to know what this kind of setup would cost and how long it takes if i were to bring the epi with me down there. i usually stay a few days to a week... and where abouts in the l.a. area are you?

Hectgore · 09-24-2008, 06:48 PM

right now hes pretty close to downtown LA,just a bit farther.as for the price you gotta ask roman,pm him or something.

auditi · 09-24-2008, 07:25 PM

cool, thats not too far from my folks... i'll have to give him a call before i head down there next....

DanEng1982 · 09-25-2008, 08:23 PM

What should I do when I have no experience and tools for doing that? How much would such a procedure cost (just an realistic price range) when I let it do an luthier?

Termanator7 · 09-26-2008, 07:02 PM

Thanks for the thread Roman, it helps a lot!

gordostic_front · 09-29-2008, 04:19 PM

nice work!! that IS the way to take care of the guitar!!

08-04-2008, 05:24 AM	#91 (permalink)
McVeyMac Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Complete EPI custom setup Nice work and nice thread Roman. A good friend of mine told me a long time ago that you have to give it away to keep it. Apparently you have learned this truth. Thanks for the great thread! __________________ LEARNING, SLOWLY LEARING!!!!! 07 Epiphone Les Paul Standard Transparent Blue 07 Zegar ZAD50CE Acoustic/Electric Peavey Classic 30 C. E. Kron Great Highland Bagpipes with Kron Poly Chanter Pettigrew Great Highland Bagpipes with Naill Blackwood Chanter

08-07-2008, 11:54 AM	#96 (permalink)
myinstrument Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: maine Posts: 544 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Complete EPI custom setup this is one of the most interesting threads ive had the pleasure of reading. thanks a million roman. __________________ run around with your arms out. it'll make it harder for them to throw the net over you.

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83135 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 337 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Complete EPI custom setup I agree. An excellent thread. Many thanks to Roman.

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08-18-2008, 04:55 PM	#101 (permalink)
WillieG Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Complete EPI custom setup Fantastic thread, hats off to Roman. Wish I was able to do this stuff!

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Extremerocker827 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 354 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Complete EPI custom setup I think I'm gonna get an Epi, but I think I would have a tech do it, cuz I would NOT be able to do that by myself lol(im thirteen years old). What I noticed while playing one at a store is that the neck is REALLY STICKY, thats about my only gripe. And the action is a little high, so I think i'm gonna have it setup, even though its pretty expensive. I'm so glad I saw this thread, otherwise I wouldn't of thought of sanding the back of the neck. I might attempt to do that myself, well actually I would probably have my dad do it. (so i could blame him if he messed up ) But thanx alot roman. __________________ GEAR: Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top(Cherry Sunburst) Dunlop GCB-95 Wah Pedal Fender Super Champ XD(15 watts) Digitech RP200A MultiEffects Pedal(For Sale)

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charliethegent Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Complete EPI custom setup hey Roman, I'll send you my guitar ASAFP for that kind of set-up! Please lemme know where to send it and how much!

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Horse Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 261 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Complete EPI custom setup just to echo what everyone else has said, superb thread, im learning loads. and i will do this when i get an Epy Standard or custom soon. Thanks Ro! __________________ A Dan Called Horse....... --------------------- Epiphone les Paul Prophecy GX trans Red Indie IPR trans Blue Marshall MG15cdr Orange TT combo Vox Wah Ibanez 808 tubescreamer ---------------------

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09-24-2008, 01:46 PM	#111 (permalink)
auditi Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Complete EPI custom setup awesome thread Roman.... i go down to l.a. a few times a year, i'd also be curious to know what this kind of setup would cost and how long it takes if i were to bring the epi with me down there. i usually stay a few days to a week... and where abouts in the l.a. area are you? __________________ 2001 Limited Edition Epiphone Les Paul - "Marley" Trans-Black Quilt Top - MIK -2005 Ibanez RG321MH - "Raider" - Metallic Silver -Fender Squire Strat, "Jerry" - black w/ black pickgaurd -80's Washburn Bass - "Red" - Red strat style body

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Hectgore Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 474 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Complete EPI custom setup right now hes pretty close to downtown LA,just a bit farther.as for the price you gotta ask roman,pm him or something. __________________

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auditi Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Complete EPI custom setup cool, thats not too far from my folks... i'll have to give him a call before i head down there next.... __________________ 2001 Limited Edition Epiphone Les Paul - "Marley" Trans-Black Quilt Top - MIK -2005 Ibanez RG321MH - "Raider" - Metallic Silver -Fender Squire Strat, "Jerry" - black w/ black pickgaurd -80's Washburn Bass - "Red" - Red strat style body

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