Hi folks,
Just wondering if anyone has any ideas about whether this issue can be fixed?
A friend’s mandolin has a fretboard that, when viewed down the neck from the tailpiece end, looks to be higher at the tailpiece and nut, than in the middle. Looks like it dips down a bit. The action’s uncomfortably high. The frets are in good shape, and the bridge has been dialled down as far as it’ll go.
Here are some approximate measurements, in 32nds of an inch and in mm...
Action at 21st fret: 3/32” or 2.5mm
Action at 12th fret: 3/32” or 2.5mm
Action at 5th fret: 2.5/32” or 2mm
Action at 1st fret: 1/32” or 1mm.
So, just wondering - is this an easy fix for an experienced luthier? We have the potential to buy this Mandolin (it’s from a renowned builder and sounds really nice) but it’s a real struggle to play it as it is.
Thanks
John
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