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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2023 16:44:00 GMT
How do you tell if a resonator needs a neck reset?
I have a 2nd hand MM Lightning MML1024 10. The action is high, the bridge quite low, but break angle seems OK (to me anyway).
The only advice I've found is from -
I cannot comfortably finger notes with my left hand, though I normally use it for bottleneck, so it's not a great problem (and it sounds great).
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Sept 30, 2023 17:36:25 GMT
What's the action at the 12th fret, bass and treble strings?
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Post by Michael Messer on Sept 30, 2023 17:38:40 GMT
This guy was a salesman that didn't last in business for very long. He didn't know what he was talking about, just picked up bits and pieces as he went along. He is partly right, but there's more to that what he just said.
Could new see photos of your guitar showing the string height and break angle. Also, I would like to know the serial number.
If it does require a neck reset, you need to go to a very good and experienced National guitar luthier, or your guitar will be ruined.
Shine On Michael
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2023 21:48:37 GMT
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I can't post proper photos because of a software problem - this below is the best I can manage - and it's no help at all. The string height at 12th fret is about 5mm. The serial number is MML1024 10. I bought the guitar to play slide and it's fine for that, so it's not really an issue. I don't know of any luthiers in the area (Cardiff) who are experienced with resonators. If I do decide to have it checked, Gareth Lewis, who worked for Cranes and PMT would give an estimate before doing work. Phil .
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 2, 2023 8:03:31 GMT
Hello Phil
I'm afraid the photo is really of no use at all, but thanks for trying.
MML1024 10 was sold through my distributor at the time and is listed as a B-stock guitar. My guess is that the neck angle was not set at the perfect angle when it was made. This would have been the reason it was sold as a B-stock guitar.
Without seeing the photos I requested I cannot assess it properly, because I can't see what I need to see. If you can get these photos it would really make things a lot easier.
My advice is to get the job done through me by my luthier. These things have to be done by experienced National guitar repairers, or the guitar will be ruined. If you are interested in pursuing that suggestion, please send me a PM and I can get you a quote for the job.
Shine On Michael
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