Hi Guys,
Just my second post on here, but I've done plenty of reading, and found this place a really great source of info.
I'm Liverpool (UK) based and about to make my final payment for the attached 1979 D25m (£999 total) from a London based dealer. I've been very patient in paying the "Cannon" off, so really excited to finally get my hands on it.
Despite being giddy about the old girl, more recently I have been getting a bit concerned about the potential work that may be required to get her to her best.
I travelled down to London and tried the guitar out a few months back, the dealer was great, I loved the guitars excellent sound, general feel and look but mentally took note that it's action was a bit high (in comparison to my Taylor Big Baby), but was mindful of my lack of knowledge, accepting of the guitars age and appreciated that a setup would fix it. I may have been a bit rose tinted, looking back though... I hope this isn't the case (is it? Haha).
I've sent my basic images to a couple of luthiers for an opinion and each have offered similar advice and suggested coming to see them (post lockdown) for a proper look... So currently just reviewing price lists etc. I mentioned the advice to the dealer who replied with measurements and further advice to ponder (see luthier and dealer advice below).
If someone familiar with the ins and outs of the D25M could review measurements and images, and advise on what I should chill out about, anything I should be concerned about, and what/if anything I can expect (dramatic work/surgery to be carried out).
Does the guitar seem par for the course, basis it's age? Does the action seem too high and what is the most comfortable I can expect to achieve with this model?
Luthier One Advice -
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it all looks pretty decent from the pics and all as you would expect.
It's hard to tell but the action looks as if it may be a bit high and
there is not much adjustment left on the saddle, so it might need some
work on the bridge, depending on where the truss rod is at, but it looks
as if theres scope.
*Unquote*
Luthier Two Advice -
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Hard to be sure but it does look like this guitar has quite a high action. Doesn't look like there is much saddle height to play with. But the bridge doesn't look like it has been thinned down, which is good.
*Unquote*
Since the above advice and further online research of potential issues, the dealer has advised the following info and measurements
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There’s no bellying around the soundhole. The action at the 12th fret is 3mm on the low E and 2mm on the high E - I’d describe that as comfortable, but not low. The saddle’s low but the bridge is 7mm in the middle, and 3.5mm on the wings, so plenty of room to be shaved down.
*Unquote*
In addition to the above, I'm considering potential updrades.
When I can afford it, an LR Baggs Anthem will be installed.
I've noticed some people upgrade their machine heads... How do ppl find the originals hold up? They look very nice.
Is it worth upgrading parts to bone at all?
Thanks a lot for reading (if you got this far). Apologies for the essay.
Cheers
Alan
Just my second post on here, but I've done plenty of reading, and found this place a really great source of info.
I'm Liverpool (UK) based and about to make my final payment for the attached 1979 D25m (£999 total) from a London based dealer. I've been very patient in paying the "Cannon" off, so really excited to finally get my hands on it.
Despite being giddy about the old girl, more recently I have been getting a bit concerned about the potential work that may be required to get her to her best.
I travelled down to London and tried the guitar out a few months back, the dealer was great, I loved the guitars excellent sound, general feel and look but mentally took note that it's action was a bit high (in comparison to my Taylor Big Baby), but was mindful of my lack of knowledge, accepting of the guitars age and appreciated that a setup would fix it. I may have been a bit rose tinted, looking back though... I hope this isn't the case (is it? Haha).
I've sent my basic images to a couple of luthiers for an opinion and each have offered similar advice and suggested coming to see them (post lockdown) for a proper look... So currently just reviewing price lists etc. I mentioned the advice to the dealer who replied with measurements and further advice to ponder (see luthier and dealer advice below).
If someone familiar with the ins and outs of the D25M could review measurements and images, and advise on what I should chill out about, anything I should be concerned about, and what/if anything I can expect (dramatic work/surgery to be carried out).
Does the guitar seem par for the course, basis it's age? Does the action seem too high and what is the most comfortable I can expect to achieve with this model?
Luthier One Advice -
*Quote*
it all looks pretty decent from the pics and all as you would expect.
It's hard to tell but the action looks as if it may be a bit high and
there is not much adjustment left on the saddle, so it might need some
work on the bridge, depending on where the truss rod is at, but it looks
as if theres scope.
*Unquote*
Luthier Two Advice -
*Quote*
Hard to be sure but it does look like this guitar has quite a high action. Doesn't look like there is much saddle height to play with. But the bridge doesn't look like it has been thinned down, which is good.
*Unquote*
Since the above advice and further online research of potential issues, the dealer has advised the following info and measurements
.*quote*
There’s no bellying around the soundhole. The action at the 12th fret is 3mm on the low E and 2mm on the high E - I’d describe that as comfortable, but not low. The saddle’s low but the bridge is 7mm in the middle, and 3.5mm on the wings, so plenty of room to be shaved down.
*Unquote*
In addition to the above, I'm considering potential updrades.
When I can afford it, an LR Baggs Anthem will be installed.
I've noticed some people upgrade their machine heads... How do ppl find the originals hold up? They look very nice.
Is it worth upgrading parts to bone at all?
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Thanks a lot for reading (if you got this far). Apologies for the essay.
Cheers
Alan