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12 string rick string height
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 5:45 pm
by kkm
i have both 6 and 12 string versions of the 350/v63 and i cant get the action on the 12 string nearly as low as the 6 string. is that normal?
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 5:59 pm
by doctorwho
Mike, please clarify your question by telling us what is preventing the action to be set low: strung buzz, strings hitting the tops of the pickups, etc., and whether the problem is on both the low and high sides of the fretboard.
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 6:13 pm
by kkm
strings are hitting the fretboard and buzzing.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 7:55 am
by rick12dr
strings are hitting the fretboard and buzzing
This is still a somewhat vague description.Buzzing Where? Aall over the fingerboard, or in specific places[like 1st 5 frets?]If that's the case, 2 possibilities; nut maybe cut too low, or a bit of backbow in neck, and rods need to be loosened.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 4:12 pm
by kkm
maybe ill take it to my luthier for a good pro set up
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 9:27 am
by doctorwho
Mike, we (as a group) could diagnose the problem if we had more information. We aren't being nit-picky, it's just that there are a number of factors to be considered, as Don alluded to.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 12:46 pm
by kkm
i understand and i definitely appreciate the help but sometimes id rather leave it to a pro. the guy is very good.
i assume that the action should and could be as low as my 6 string right?
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 9:49 pm
by doctorwho
I see no reason why not.