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New owner and new to the forum. I have a few different questions.
1. I just acquired a 1988 d50 at the pawn shop. It sounds great, but compared to guitar that i gig with the action is just a bit high. The saddle looks like it has been filed about as low as it can go before the strings are on the bridge and the nut action is great. Looks like there is a bit of neck relief. This is my first vintage guitar so I'm apprehensive about tightening the truss rod due to the guitar's age. Is this a valid concern or should I just assume that it will be able to handle a little flattening of the neck without buckling? obviously I'll take it very slowly and not go to reverse bow.
2. This guitar is in what i consider great shape. Quite a bit of finish checking (cracking) on the top, which i think is normal. Other than that it has just 3 or 4 minor scratches and smudges that might even be buffed out. neck and bridge seem to be in good shape and not lifting. What do you guys think would be a good price to pick this up for (with hardshell case)? I'm not selling it. Just curious if it was the deal that I think it was.
Thanks for your responses!
1. I just acquired a 1988 d50 at the pawn shop. It sounds great, but compared to guitar that i gig with the action is just a bit high. The saddle looks like it has been filed about as low as it can go before the strings are on the bridge and the nut action is great. Looks like there is a bit of neck relief. This is my first vintage guitar so I'm apprehensive about tightening the truss rod due to the guitar's age. Is this a valid concern or should I just assume that it will be able to handle a little flattening of the neck without buckling? obviously I'll take it very slowly and not go to reverse bow.
2. This guitar is in what i consider great shape. Quite a bit of finish checking (cracking) on the top, which i think is normal. Other than that it has just 3 or 4 minor scratches and smudges that might even be buffed out. neck and bridge seem to be in good shape and not lifting. What do you guys think would be a good price to pick this up for (with hardshell case)? I'm not selling it. Just curious if it was the deal that I think it was.
Thanks for your responses!