Keira Witherkay Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hi , just aquired a 1955 gibson lg 3 flat top , there is some bellying of the top behind the bridge ... And more so on the bass side ... Assume thats due to tension ... I have read some bellying is normal on vintage instruments .... And its not too bad in my mind , but is noticable however the action is comfortably playable also my tech checked for loose braces and nothing seemed loose , so what can i do to help or cure this .... My tech seemed to think humidifying would help ... And that has been done as the guitar was not well looked after by previous owner so doubt it was ever humidified .... So what should i do .... I'd prefer it not getting worse ... As the rest of the guitar is in good shape and neck is good and not yet in need of a reset .... More concerned than worried .... What advice .... Ps of course i'm keeping the string gauge down at moment it has bronze 10 - 50 on it but waiting for my order of "silk and steel" 11 - 47 d'addarios to arrive which i believe have a low tension thanks keira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Somebody must have been playing that with heavy gauge strings. You'll just have to keep an eye on things, K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I,m a '53....! Slight-bellying has started to be a problem with me, also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Yeah, that's an idea for a scary photo series. I'll show you mine if.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 In all honesty....to be fair, I have a tendency to "suck it in".... IF......I thinks someone is looking or if the "cameras are rolling"....But lately, I can,t help but..."let it all hang out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache Guitar Repairs Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 plenty of humidity and laying off the snacks will help with maintaining those bellies. I'd suggest getting a good in-case humidifier, preferably a planet waves Humidipak since you can just throw em in and forget about them for a few months. As long as there's no separation between the bridge and top, I wouldn't be too worried as long as you maintain humidity. Travis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.