Hi all,
This is my first post on this forum so please be gentle. I have followed it for many years.
I have a mid 60s M20 which I've had for about 6 years. One and only guitar which I cherish. Shortly after purchasing it I got it a full setup with neck reset, new frets, new nut etc. It is kept in a case with a humidifier. I don't change strings often as like the sound of nearly dead strings on it.
My question is, how often do vintage guitars need setting up/servicing? There is nothing wrong as far as I can see and it plays really nice.
Do vintage instruments like this need checking regularly? A local luthier can do the following:
Checking, adjusting, lubricating tuners; Dressing and polishing the frets;
Checking, adjusting and lubricating the nut and saddle;
Conditioning and oiling the fretboard;
Conditioning and oiling/waxing the body;
Internal check if bracing, woodwork etc.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
This is my first post on this forum so please be gentle. I have followed it for many years.
I have a mid 60s M20 which I've had for about 6 years. One and only guitar which I cherish. Shortly after purchasing it I got it a full setup with neck reset, new frets, new nut etc. It is kept in a case with a humidifier. I don't change strings often as like the sound of nearly dead strings on it.
My question is, how often do vintage guitars need setting up/servicing? There is nothing wrong as far as I can see and it plays really nice.
Do vintage instruments like this need checking regularly? A local luthier can do the following:
Checking, adjusting, lubricating tuners; Dressing and polishing the frets;
Checking, adjusting and lubricating the nut and saddle;
Conditioning and oiling the fretboard;
Conditioning and oiling/waxing the body;
Internal check if bracing, woodwork etc.
Any advice would be much appreciated.