BenF
Junior Member
twocorgis said:Sounds like the luthier situation around you is dire. Now that is a problem. I'd travel just about anywhere for the right guy. What about Aberdeen, or even Edinburgh for that matter? They're not too far away, are they?
This was supposedly the best guy in Aberdeen. Edinburgh is too far to go for me (3 small children and a full time job kind of reduces play time). I am trying to learn as much as I can as I go. I am happy enough to tackle most things except a nut, but that might be on the cards here. I might be able to improve the one on there. The low E string is MILES from the edge of the fretboard, which is a pain because I am already used to a wider neck. I can't get my thumb over to it at all. The other strings all bind in the slots, making tuning a pain. It has too much relief and too much saddle too still, but that is an easy fix.
At least if I mess it up myself, I won't be bitter about it. I'll just get it right next time. I hate the scar on my Larrivee, but the dings and scratches from playing it don't bother me a jot, because they were made for the right reasons.
And I didn't pay £45 for them!!!!! :evil:
Cheers for the friendly welcome by the way, this does seem like a good place to hang out.
And you have a 'for sale' board :roll: GAS, here I come!