How I Improved The Sound Of My Acoustic Guitar - Ivor Sorefingers

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Link to Driftwoood Guitars Video about the theory/method of making your acoustic guitar sound better:

[jwmiller]

...I also saw this video a while back and followed the advice...I was very surprised by the improvement and went ahead and did all my acoustic guitars...

[lightningtree]

I always find your update videos highly informative Ivor. Please keep them coming. The guitar is a magical instrument when one contemplates its sound and versatility. Thank you for your continued insights and inspiration ❤

[stanwillett]

Ivor, you always keep me thinking when it comes to playing guitar, and all the different variables of the instrument we like playing…..

[thebarleymow]

I’d seen this modification on YouTube before Ivor but you’re the first person I’ve known who has actually carried it out. Good to hear your thoughts and comments. Thank you.

[ivornewstrings]

Great video Ivor, sounds like a Good Idea, will be giving this a go on my next string change...

[WillyYang-py]

Great ideas Ivor. Thanks for all the music too, Great lessons so many !

[carneymouse]

Merry Christmas Ivor!!! Difficult to believe another year has past. I hope you are well. Wishing you a warm, happy and healthy 2025.

[raypitcher]

Great advice Ivor, it would have been nice to compare the before and after sounds of the adjustments, I was waiting for you to actually strum the guitar for us.

[TheConverter]

My very knowledgable friend has carried ou this mod on my Epiphone pr5.From my experience I would recommend this as an improvement to the sound and even playability of the guitar.

[Tyron-sg]

Hi Ivor, Worth a try but having trouble sourcing the saw!

[peterpany]

Dear Ivor, thank you for your interesting video. I have already seen the linked video before, and have asked myself "why are not all guitars prepared like that, if it is that easy?", what you explained sounds comprehensible. Would you also recommend this for a rather expensive, already well sounding guitar? I mean, I have some concerns cutting in a guitar, worth a month's salary...

Best regards from Vienna!

[bubotrobles]

i also have a neck problem on my guitar 😣 it's been in and out of guitar hospitals, but probs still persist. it's a lovely sc13e like yours. just maybe next guitar doctor will do a good fix.

[stuartarnold]

Thanks for the tip it’s something to look at. I will let you know the result.

[paulmurray]

Yet another great video Ivor, although I rather suspect that improving my own technical limitations may reap greater rewards. Three things …..
1. I’m still awful at achieving consistent barre chords, particularly on the B string. Visually the set-up looks pretty ok and I’d be very nervous mucking around with the nut. Thoughts?
2. It’s time I donated to you. How can I do this?
3. Great to see HK reach 💯and return to the scoresheet
PS YNWA!!

[pawelsawicki]

Now - this is excellent tip, my friend - I will try to modify my guitar as well :)

[paintbox]

Hi Ivor - your video has prompted me to comment on a couple of things. Firstly, did you test your guitar before and after the modification with the same set of strings - new strings always sound better? Secondly, looking at the other guy's video there is a danger of chewing and weakening the bridge plate with bad sawing. The extra ball contact he achieved looks minimal to me, the greater benefit is likely to come from a better break angle over the saddle. The main movement of the soundboard is created from the strings contact with the saddle and being held between saddle and ball ends - the soundboard is not activated by the contact of the ball ends - ref a Spanish guitar! Of course you may sense some improvement because things are tighter, but beware of placebos! A cheap saw for cutting slots can be made from a piece of coping saw blade glued into a dowel for a handle.
Love your videos Ivor, hope I don't sound too cynical. Cheers Terry

[PaulvanHuet]

I used a cheap jigsaw blade and a junior saw blade. It works just fine.

[scottbecker]

Cool. Might have a guitar or two to test this on at some point. Did you hear any difference in the treble region?

[fredbrandl]

I remember seeing that video about a year ago and I thought geez! that’s interesting. It actually makes sense the way you explain it but damn I’m too chicken to try it even though all I can basically do is screw up my bridge and saddle. Actually I do have a cheap Yamaha acoustic I could try it on before I take a saw to my martin😂

[oilygrn]

My Taylor 314 bridge was already set up this way when I bought it from new. But the pegs were not solid they were twisted with the slot facing to the back of guitar.