Hi, I'm a newbee.
I just bought a 1987 F412 from eBay. Got it for $911. It had a slight cracked neck, but I had it opened and re-glued. The fingerboard was also loose as a result. There's a reason for $911 for this Jumbo!
The binding was a bit cracked at some at 3 and 5 fret markers. Also, being an '87, the frets are worn about 40% say my Luthier.
Question: Although the neck is now straight, both truss rods adjusted, the action is a little high up top.
My friend has a JF 65-12, and it plays like a dream. Don't get me wrong, this is sweet, but a little work to play.
Does anyone think a re-fret would make the difference, or I could have the saddle shaved down.....or???
I have a '84 D-25-M and a '87 D-25, both Westerly's....love them.
I am really a Bass player, 70's Fender Jazz & P's
I'm looking for thoughts. Nice to join you all
EC
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I just bought a 1987 F412 from eBay. Got it for $911. It had a slight cracked neck, but I had it opened and re-glued. The fingerboard was also loose as a result. There's a reason for $911 for this Jumbo!
The binding was a bit cracked at some at 3 and 5 fret markers. Also, being an '87, the frets are worn about 40% say my Luthier.
Question: Although the neck is now straight, both truss rods adjusted, the action is a little high up top.
My friend has a JF 65-12, and it plays like a dream. Don't get me wrong, this is sweet, but a little work to play.
Does anyone think a re-fret would make the difference, or I could have the saddle shaved down.....or???
I have a '84 D-25-M and a '87 D-25, both Westerly's....love them.
I am really a Bass player, 70's Fender Jazz & P's
I'm looking for thoughts. Nice to join you all
EC
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