SimonSays Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Hey all, would it be worth it to try and raise the action a bit and dress the frets up a touch with a Z file? This is a 1964 ES-125 TC, the neck is really sweet and the tuners are in really good shape for its age. Its almost like they got polished a little to far. I am still trying to get set up on a photo sharing sight to post some pictures. I kind of like the way it plays with it that low. Also is there a general rule for the bridge location front to back? This is my first Gibson, and also my first archtop. Looking to start working on some Jimmy Reed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 photos will help- is there a lot of metal left on the frets or are they flat and low to the fingerboard? if the latter, you'll need a refret. otherwise you (or your local luthier) can file the frets to get the curve back- it's not super difficult with the right tools. as for the action you could raise the bridge a bit (purists wont like me saying that) and it could help. not sure what you mean on the bridge location. overall i'd say take it to a luthier for a competent setup and a fret dress. then you just have to worry about learning that jimmy reed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) Your bridge location is your scale length. Of 24 3/4” Usually parallel with the center tips of the f holes As for flat frets? How many are flat. ? If there divots are deep. Maybe get a luthier to replace those and set up the guitar. Doesn’t cost very much. Edited December 4, 2022 by slimt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.