Another MM Blues Thread

[junglemap3000]

Hello,

Sorry to start a new thread, I know there are others asking similar questions but I didn't want to hijack any new threads.

I received my MM Blues a few days ago and am very happy with it. However, the string height is a bit of an issue and I would prefer it if the action was lower. Is this a job I could do at home, or would it need the attention of an expert? Robin said to me over the phone that the nut is pretty low already. I'm not sure if there is work that could be done to the bridge?

I have straightened the neck slightly with the truss rod. There is quite a visible gap on the low E on frets 4 - 9 when fretting the first and twelth frets simultaenously. There is no gap on the high E. I know not to aim for a dead straight neck.

One final thing, when having a good look around the guitar, I noticed a small patch of rust under the hand rest on the coverplate. It has been painted over but is now flaking off. This guitar was sold to me as a comestic second so I'm not expecting a flawless guitar. Any ideas on how to sort this out? Or will it not be a problem?

I understand that without the guitar in your hands it is difficult to give advice. I can upload photos if needby.

Thanks in advance, I'm starting to realise just how different to a flat top guitar resonators are.

Si.

[Michael Messer]

Hello Si,

If Robin has said that the bridge is already quite low, I doubt if there is room to lower the strings without adjusting the neck angle accordingly. Without seeing it, I can't be sure, but Robin knows his stuff and I trust his judgement.

Regarding the rust patch - I would not worry about it. It won't spread and it is not worth doing anything about.

If resonator guitars are new to you, may I suggest that before you start trying to lower the strings, that you try some lighter gauge strings.

I hope that helps,

Shine On
Michael.

[Deleted]

First up, I have no idea what you have done with the truss rod, or if what you did was necessary. IF the truss rod / neck is set correctly, then CONSIDER whether you can lower the saddle height (leave the nut alone). It will involve taking the inerds out, unscrewing the biscuit, and then prising out the saddle.
If you can do this, sand about 1/2 - 1 mm off the bottom (place sandpaper on table, rub bottom of saddle on paper). When happy with the amount taken off, re-assemble.
DISCLAIMER: It is unlikely to be as simple as this, and you could wreck bits / all of your guitar if you have not done this sort of thing before. Its not rocket science though.
ALSO: it might void any warranty.
TT

[slidincharlie]

Aug 26, 2012 9:35:48 GMT @deuce said:

DISCLAIMER: It is unlikely to be as simple as this, and you could wreck bits / all of your guitar if you have not done this sort of thing before. Its not rocket science though.
ALSO: it might void any warranty.
TT

Also, in my experience and according to the Murphy's Law , if you open/disassemble a resonator guitar chances are that it will develop some (hopefully temporary) rattle after re-assembling... Just be preprared!