ReevesRd
Senior Member
What do you look for when buying a used acoustic?
Overall condition: looking for wood damage, knocks, warping, and cracks ...
Checking for cracks around the sound hole, pickguard, and the neck at the body.
Check the bridge for lifting. Check saddle and nut.
Neck condition: sighting down the neck to make sure that it's straight. Checking heal connection and fret wear.
Playing condition: Listen to the sound of each string all the way up the neck.
Tuning Pegs: Ensure that the tuning pegs work correctly. No rust ...
Case: Check latches, hinges, and handle.
These are the things that I can think of as of now. Is there anything that you would add or advise on?
What are some of the major problems that you have come across buying older acoustics?
Overall condition: looking for wood damage, knocks, warping, and cracks ...
Checking for cracks around the sound hole, pickguard, and the neck at the body.
Check the bridge for lifting. Check saddle and nut.
Neck condition: sighting down the neck to make sure that it's straight. Checking heal connection and fret wear.
Playing condition: Listen to the sound of each string all the way up the neck.
Tuning Pegs: Ensure that the tuning pegs work correctly. No rust ...
Case: Check latches, hinges, and handle.
These are the things that I can think of as of now. Is there anything that you would add or advise on?
What are some of the major problems that you have come across buying older acoustics?
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