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Tech: paper label inside the guitar fell out

20 Aug 08 - 02:14 PM (#2418777)
Subject: Tech: paper label inside the guitar fell out
From: olddude

Ok, the paper label inside one of my old classical guitars fell out. The guitar sounds better. Can this be possible or am I just dreaming. It was not buzzing or anything so does the paper maker label affect the sound of a guitar or somehow interfere with the vibrations of the wood? I know the old Martins do not have a label but have the mark embossed on the inside bracing is this the reason? hmmmmm


20 Aug 08 - 02:22 PM (#2418784)
Subject: RE: Tech: paper label inside the guitar fell out
From: Bernard

I smell a wind-up...!!


20 Aug 08 - 02:35 PM (#2418798)
Subject: RE: Tech: paper label inside the guitar fell out
From: GUEST,Shimrod

I believe that you can get an even better sound by polishing the frets.


20 Aug 08 - 02:39 PM (#2418803)
Subject: RE: Tech: paper label inside the guitar fell out
From: Bernard

Don't forget the correct grade of machine-head oil...!


20 Aug 08 - 02:39 PM (#2418804)
Subject: RE: Tech: paper label inside the guitar fell out
From: M.Ted

I had that happen once, Old Dude, but when the label fell out, the guitar sounded worse.

The label that fell out said "Ramirez", but underneath it was a label that said, "Sears"--


20 Aug 08 - 02:40 PM (#2418805)
Subject: RE: Tech: paper label inside the guitar fell out
From: bobad

I suppose that if the label were partially unglued the sound vibrations may cause it to vibrate and produce a buzzing like sound, somewhat akin to that made by a waxed paper and comb kazoo.


20 Aug 08 - 02:42 PM (#2418807)
Subject: RE: Tech: paper label inside the guitar fell out
From: olddude

legit question although maybe a dumb one but hey I don't make guitars and I don't sell them or care what kind a person likes. Classicals are    made of pretty thin wood to start with. The darn label is large ..


20 Aug 08 - 02:43 PM (#2418811)
Subject: RE: Tech: paper label inside the guitar fell out
From: olddude

Ok how about dust. I am on a roll ...


20 Aug 08 - 02:45 PM (#2418815)
Subject: RE: Tech: paper label inside the guitar fell out
From: bobad

Oops, I just re-read your post and see that it was not buzzing. I suppose that the label would have a theoretical effect on the vibration of the guitar back, but whether this would be detectable by most people is questionable.


20 Aug 08 - 02:55 PM (#2418829)
Subject: RE: Tech: paper label inside the guitar fell out
From: olddude

Bobad I think you were right. I think it may have had a slight buzz or dead sound flopping around inside. I was just playing and that is what is different I think   I bet you are right it just wasn't loud enough to notice what was different. Typically when we hear a buzz from a fret we really know it.   I think it was just flopping around in there doing something that normally not notice.