F412 action Westerly

[ecgoggio]

Hi, I'm a newbee.

I just bought a 1987 F412 from eBay. Got it for $911. It had a slight cracked neck, but I had it opened and re-glued. The fingerboard was also loose as a result. There's a reason for $911 for this Jumbo!
The binding was a bit cracked at some at 3 and 5 fret markers. Also, being an '87, the frets are worn about 40% say my Luthier.

Question: Although the neck is now straight, both truss rods adjusted, the action is a little high up top.

My friend has a JF 65-12, and it plays like a dream. Don't get me wrong, this is sweet, but a little work to play.

Does anyone think a re-fret would make the difference, or I could have the saddle shaved down.....or???

I have a '84 D-25-M and a '87 D-25, both Westerly's....love them.

I am really a Bass player, 70's Fender Jazz & P's

I'm looking for thoughts. Nice to join you all

EC


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[jazzmang]

Welcome!

To answer your question: ...it depends.

If the saddle is already pretty low, then lowering it will only serve to deaden the sound. A neck reset may be needed, as you'll find is a fairly common need sometimes.

On the other hand, if the saddle has a good bit of height left, shaving it down a bit won't usually affect the sound in too negative of a way.

 

[twocorgis]

Hi, I'm a newbee.

I just bought a 1987 F412 from eBay. Got it for $911. It had a slight cracked neck, but I had it opened and re-glued. The fingerboard was also loose as a result. There's a reason for $911 for this Jumbo!
The binding was a bit cracked at some at 3 and 5 fret markers. Also, being an '87, the frets are worn about 40% say my Luthier.

Question: Although the neck is now straight, both truss rods adjusted, the action is a little high up top.

My friend has a JF 65-12, and it plays like a dream. Don't get me wrong, this is sweet, but a little work to play.

Does anyone think a re-fret would make the difference, or I could have the saddle shaved down.....or???

Welcome EC,

From your description it's hard to tell exactly what's going on with your guitar, although it certainly sounds like something's not right. Pictures would help a lot towards that end, and you'll find that everyone here loves pictures.

Hopefully it won't be anything insurmountable so post away, and welcome to LTG!

 

[Graham]

Welcome to LTG ec.

Can't help you with the questions, they don't let me meddle with technical stuff yet, but I can welcome you.

 

[twocorgis]

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