the saga continues

[snowywolfowl]

I raised the action on my strings by about 1 mm, and the fret buzz seems to be greatly reduced, but I think the neck maybe bowed a bit. Since I can't really see how that can be fixed I'm going to try detuning down a full step to see if that helps. Failing that I may need to try a neck swap, and if I do that then I might as well just go nuts and scallop the neck.

Not sure I really want to do that since that's only about two weeks of labour and 30 different grades of sandpaper...*sigh*  On the bright side at least I've got the exacto knife blades and masking tape.

And for those of you wondering "Exacto knives? Sandpaper? What the hell is this idiot going to do to his guitar?!?" if it goes to that level I'll post the process here. Should make for some good comedy.

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[bluesman.livejournal.com]

Since I can't really see how that can be fixed I'm going to try detuning down a full step to see if that helps.

Truss rod adjustment? Personally, I'm scared to bits of that thing! I always take my beasties to the excellent Pete Roehling in Yucaipa, CA. Any luthiers in your area?