Hi--
Just got a Mandobird IV off the classifieds a couple of weeks ago and am having a lot of fun both playing it and playing with it (setup, etc). #Fortunately the bridge was correctly placed and the high E issue really isn't one at the moment, so I've basically just been working on the nut, tweaking bridge height, etc...all reasonable stuff, and I'm very pleased overall.
The question: #given the lack of a truss rod or reinforcement in the neck, have any of you guys with more seasoned Birds run into issues down the line? #Should I consider tuning down a 1/2 step, or is it really not an issue even tuned to pitch given the electric strings and the fact there're only 4? #Since I paid a very reasonable price, even if the neck does warp somewhere down the line I think I've already gotten my money's worth, but was just curious.
Thanks for your advice/replies!
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