I just acquired a Taylor 562ce 12 string from Guitar Center. I played it for a while in the store while they appraised some old gear that I brought to trade. Everything seemed fine except the string action was slightly high. I was impressed enough to make the deal.
While tweaking the truss rod to remove some relief, I noticed possible issues with the top of the guitar near the bridge. There is a slight dip forward of the bridge and a slight rise behind. I understand that this may be perfectly normal, but I'm concerned that there is a defect that could get worse over time.
I've attached photos that show the amount of deviation from perfectly flat on either side of the bridge. The first photo shows a reflection of the strings on the area forward of the bridge. The image makes the depression look much more severe than it actually is, but that's what drew my attention to the issue. The other photos show the issues accurately.
I know that there are several master luthiers and many pro technicians that are members here, as well as lots of other knowledgeable folks. I'd appreciate any opinions on whether this is normal or a potential major problem.
Question
BadgerDave
I just acquired a Taylor 562ce 12 string from Guitar Center. I played it for a while in the store while they appraised some old gear that I brought to trade. Everything seemed fine except the string action was slightly high. I was impressed enough to make the deal.
While tweaking the truss rod to remove some relief, I noticed possible issues with the top of the guitar near the bridge. There is a slight dip forward of the bridge and a slight rise behind. I understand that this may be perfectly normal, but I'm concerned that there is a defect that could get worse over time.
I've attached photos that show the amount of deviation from perfectly flat on either side of the bridge. The first photo shows a reflection of the strings on the area forward of the bridge. The image makes the depression look much more severe than it actually is, but that's what drew my attention to the issue. The other photos show the issues accurately.
I know that there are several master luthiers and many pro technicians that are members here, as well as lots of other knowledgeable folks. I'd appreciate any opinions on whether this is normal or a potential major problem.
Thanks!
Link to comment
Share on other sites
9 answers to this question
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.