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Thanks for the explanation teb! Especially the mechanics around the bridge since I wrongly assumed they were screwing into the wood. I decided the throw caution to the wind and take one screw counterclockwise despite the " loosening" and understood the concept. Took the other screw on that side of ...

Thanks teb. I tightened the middle screws on each side of the bridge pickup. The bridge....well something interesting happens. The manual says to turn the four screws counterclockwise to lower the bridge. If I turn them counterclockwise, they begin unscrew and the bridge does not move. If I go with ...

Finally, here are some pics from the headstock, the 12th fret, the 19th fret, and bridge. Not sure if this is normal but comments would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g453/sacakl/Rickenbacker/1stFret.jpg

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g453/sacakl ...

Thanks for all the advice. I'll post some pics tonight to show what I'm talking about. I'll also move this over to correct forum :oops:

The tech I took it to only quickly glanced at it and said "here's the problem -- your bridge is way too high" even though I think I have it at the lowest position ...

Thanks HKC. The luthier was from a local guitar shop who's pretty experienced but the rick is a little unconventional in its setup and is probably why their fee sheet shows $140 for a Rick 12-string set-up. The guitar came from Wisconsin over here to Sacramento, CA, so it's probably come from a more ...

Hi everyone,

New to the forum as I just picked up a Jetglo Rickenbacker 360/12. I've found a lot of information so far but thought I would ask the forum on how to lower the action on my guitar. The height at the nut is perfect but the action is raised considerably at the 10th fret and beyond. The ...