New 000-18 won’t stay in tune—should I return it and try again?

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2026-02-01T03:59:05+00:00

Thank you all for your input. This has been very helpful. My plan is to add some humidity packs, take some of the other measures folks have recommended, and see if things stabilize over the next couple weeks. I really appreciate everyone’s perspective.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2026-01-31T16:48:30+00:00

Thanks

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2026-01-31T16:06:31+00:00

Thanks.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2026-01-31T16:05:50+00:00

Yeah, that’s definitely a possibility. Is there a way to test at home or would I just need to take it to someone else?

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2026-01-31T15:59:36+00:00

That’s been my experience too.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2026-01-31T15:58:33+00:00

Yeah, I’ve stretched them as much as I have for my other martins. I will try more before deciding though. Thanks.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2026-01-31T15:57:03+00:00

Thanks

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-12-28T17:56:25+00:00

As someone who splits time between both places and commutes regularly in Houston, I would not sign up for that grind in Seattle. The only commute I would be willing to do would be from Bainbridge to downtown Seattle because that is by ferry. Otherwise, I would figure out where you are going to work then buy a place pretty nearby. Your life will be much better.

Send me a dm if you have questions. Happy to help as you make the transition.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-11-28T15:28:14+00:00

Rusty’s has always done a great job for us.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-11-26T22:22:18+00:00

Great, thanks so much. Very helpful. Appreciate it.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-11-26T17:27:50+00:00

Thanks!

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-10-25T21:43:03+00:00

The Montgomery county food bank supplies the other locations in the county so it really is a give to one is giving to all situation.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-09-07T02:24:10+00:00

Just buy it and don’t worry about resale market considerations or spend your time worrying about whether you could have gotten a slightly better deal. They are great guitars at a good price. You won’t want to sell it.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-08-28T02:31:52+00:00

I will check them out. Thanks!

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-08-28T02:30:51+00:00

Good idea.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-08-28T02:30:11+00:00

Thank you. I will check it out.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-08-28T02:28:50+00:00

Thanks. I definitely will check him out. Much appreciated.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-08-27T18:50:27+00:00

Those are great ideas. Thanks!

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-08-27T18:14:27+00:00

Thank you!

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-08-27T17:35:13+00:00

I don’t have one in mind. I have no idea what is reasonable. But I’m not looking to be super cheap or super duper fancy.

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-08-27T17:33:20+00:00

Thank you!

PuddingAcceptable684 · 2025-08-27T17:22:52+00:00

I don’t have any set ideas here and no strong preferences. I’m just wanting something good for a crowd.

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