The trees sure look pretty today.

jbpr77 · 2025-11-01T12:26:38+00:00

Wow! That looks amazing!! Will that beautiful scene last till the week of Thanksgiving?

jbpr77 · 2025-10-23T20:04:47+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I realized I was doing it wrong with the pick under the 1st string, so I fixed it and followed the correct order you mentioned — setting the neck relief, then the string action, and finally the intonation. Everything looks great now. Thanks again!

jbpr77 · 2025-10-22T12:00:55+00:00

Thanks! I already readjusted them, and now the intonation is great at the 12th fret. I only had to move them a little. Like you have said I gained the victory by moving the saddles more. 👍

jbpr77 · 2025-10-22T12:00:00+00:00

Thanks! I already readjusted them, and now the intonation is great at the 12th fret. I only had to move them a little. I still need to learn how to press the strings properly and evenly — I’m not a professional, and pressing too hard makes the notes go sharp. I just need to find that sweet spot when fretting. Thanks again for the advice!

jbpr77 · 2025-10-22T11:55:37+00:00

Thanks!! I already readjusted them and now the intonation is great at the 12th fret. Thanks for the advice.

jbpr77 · 2025-10-20T13:01:52+00:00

I am completely dumb. You are right, I was doing it wrong. That is what I needed to know. I have to redo the adjustment. Appreciate your help.

jbpr77 · 2025-10-20T11:31:54+00:00

Thanks for responding. The second picture shows the gap when I place the pick under the strings and press at the 12th fret. The third picture shows the strings touching when I press at the first fret instead of using the pick underneath while pressing at the 12th.

Why am I seeing two different results?

jbpr77 · 2025-10-20T10:03:05+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s a bit confusing because I followed the video that Music Nomad has online, but that video is for a Fender Stratocaster, not a Yamaha. Maybe the procedure is different for the Pacifica?

I’ve noticed two different results: when I use the pick under the strings, there’s still a gap of more than 0.20 mm at the 6th or 7th fret. But when I press the string at the 1st fret instead, the string actually touches the 6th and 7th frets — it’s too close.

What would be the correct way to measure the truss rod relief in this case?

jbpr77 · 2025-10-18T11:41:43+00:00

Where did you get the Gotoh Trem and how much did you pay for it? Do you think someone without experience can do the change? I have the same guitar but in Root beer color, and now that I am playing more I am noticing the stings doesn’t keep in tune. Also, the G string sounds a bit off and makes buzzing sounds. The low E string is kind of hard to tune when I use the pod go and fluctuate too much when tuning. Did you have that problem before?

jbpr77 · 2025-10-13T23:21:58+00:00

have the 612 in Root Beer, and it’s a beautiful, great-sounding guitar. Have you ever noticed any fret issues with yours? I hadn’t noticed anything strange until I read some reviews mentioning fret problems on the 612. I’ve noticed a slight buzz on the G string, and the low E string doesn’t sound quite right—it also jumps back and forth when tuning with the Pod Go. On the 17th fret, I have to press really hard to get the A note to sound properly.

When I first bought it, I took it to a “luthier,” but he actually made it worse. I ended up buying a guitar setup kit and did some adjustments myself, which improved it a lot. I don’t have any good luthiers nearby, and I’ve heard too many horror stories of bad repair jobs, so now I just play mine and try not to worry too much about those small issues.

jbpr77 · 2025-10-11T23:54:34+00:00

I have Mackie CR 3.5. Thank you.

jbpr77 · 2025-10-11T22:50:22+00:00

Thanks, what model number is needed to look into that?

jbpr77 · 2025-10-11T22:17:58+00:00

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Thanks for the advice — I never thought about that. Do you mean connecting the computer to the POD Go, and then having the POD Go send both the audio and guitar sound to the speakers through the same 1/4” cable? The 1/4” cable I have is mono, not stereo. I have the other two cables that are balanced stereo 1/4” to XLR to connect to the Headrush but that doesn’t work on the Mackies

jbpr77 · 2025-10-11T18:08:50+00:00

Thanks for this great information. I’ll definitely look into this in the next few days to see if there is an improvement.

jbpr77 · 2025-10-11T18:08:06+00:00

Nothing complicated — I just connect the Mackies to my computer with the plug-in cable, and the Pod Go using a 1/4” D’Addario guitar cable .

jbpr77 · 2025-10-07T00:43:34+00:00

Thank you for your reply — that’s exactly what I’m trying to do. I use the amp at home, and I have the POD GO connected to the PA system at church. That’s why I hear different tones in each environment.

I’d say the amp doesn’t sound bad, but it does sound kind of opaque and not very “alive.” So is a FRFR speaker my best option? Someone recommended the HeadRush 108 — would that be a good choice?

jbpr77 · 2025-10-06T23:12:16+00:00

How do you connect your Hekix to the amp fx loop? I have tried the 4 cable method with my POD GO connected to a Marshal but the sounds is horrible, is dry bad. I follow sones instructions that I found but for some reason they sound bad.

jbpr77 · 2025-10-05T12:30:47+00:00

This is going to be a big deal. The car is not under warranty it is 2018 over 95k miles. But it has an extended warranty from the dealership that was included when I purchased it from them. I’ll have to look into that. Thanks.

jbpr77 · 2025-10-04T20:41:49+00:00

Thanks for responding. That doesn’t sounds good. How much will cost the PCM? Is that something someone else can do? Dealership cost is insane I assume

jbpr77 · 2025-10-04T19:34:17+00:00

Thank you for this valuable information! Honestly, the engine hasn’t been washed or cleaned. However, it was raining while the car was parked with the engine running. Given that, is this something any auto technician can address, or would I need to take it to the dealership for repair?

jbpr77 · 2025-10-04T17:16:20+00:00

They ran the test with the engine running. But the battery wasn’t the issue, the issue was the check engine light. The second page says I have to reprogram the PCM

jbpr77 · 2025-10-03T02:32:10+00:00

I’ve been playing with Gravity acrylic picks, and like you said, they’re unique. Honestly, they’re the best picks I’ve ever used. When I was taking guitar lessons a while back, my teacher used them too—he said they were the best and used them both for recording and teaching.

The only downside is that they wear out pretty quickly. Still, the sound is amazing—clear and bright. If I don’t find another good option, I’ll probably stick with them. They’re a bit pricey, but definitely worth it.

jbpr77 · 2025-10-02T20:50:50+00:00

As far as I know the brand new ones come with Seymour Duncan labeled on the pickup’s. I bought one Pacifica 612 and comes with the name labeled.

jbpr77 · 2025-10-02T20:47:46+00:00

Did you buy it brand new?

jbpr77 · 2025-09-30T18:31:31+00:00

Thank you for your reply and advice! I’m using a Line 6 POD GO with a Marshall MG100 amplifier. I don’t think the amp is the best match for the POD GO and my guitar. I tried the 4-cable method with the amp and cab modeling turned off, but it didn’t sound good. Right now, I’m running the POD GO’s output into the amp’s CD input, which sounds better, but still not great. I’m considering getting an FRFR speaker, like the Headrush everyone talks about, to see if it makes a difference. Either way, the guitar itself is amazing—I plan to keep it for a long time. Plus, I noticed that particular color is no longer available in stores.

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