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[budnyk]

Hi, Is it ok to lower the action on my Avalon Gold Series acoustic guitar. I was thinking of taking 1mm off the bone saddle. Do you think that it is alright to do this without any problems occurring? Please advise. JB

[JB]

Hi bubnyk, in theory yes as long as the relief allows for it.

1mm should be ok but if you want to remove the saddle first and check to see if the rosewood shim is still fitted you could remove that first to lower the saddle.
A scalpel blade or pin can be used to "grab" the shim if it's wedged in.

If you do need to sand the saddle then best to take it slow, carefully and use a flat surface with the sand-paper.
You ant to make sure you keep the bottom of the saddle flat / level.

Jim

[budnyk]

Many thanks for your swift response and advice. JB

[budnyk]

Hi, I got the action lowered at my local music shop and I went into town for an hour whilst it was being done. The result was excellent. The chap in the shop offered to buy the guitar there and then as a few customers had tried the guitar. One chap offered to trade in his Martin D18. I declined to sell the guitar as I knew from day one that it was unique and definitely a keeper. I thought that you would like to know this. Many thanks for a wonderful guitar.

[JB]

hey budnyk glad to hear you got it sorted