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Lillis 04-24-2024 07:17 PM
New Gibson…neck overset. Concern or should I just shut up and play the dang thing.
 
Got a used 2023 50’s reissue LG2 off Reverb. The action is good at .090 E and .070 e. Saddle is very tall IMO. It’s right at 1/4” above bridge and break angle seems high. I read a lot of old threads today but thought I’d post one on my specific case. String height above top is about 7/16”. It plays very well I guess I’m just concerned with stress on the bridge. I’d feel better if it had the belly up bridge.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...49bdcf0de7.jpg
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Wade Hampton 04-24-2024 07:28 PM
Personally, I’d leave it alone for now and just watch and see what it does. Intervene only if needed.

Hope that makes sense.


Wade Hampton Miller

Jay Lowe 04-24-2024 07:29 PM
What Wade said.

Lillis 04-24-2024 07:32 PM
Thanks. I’m inclined to agree. I just took a break to play it and it really does play well.

BluesKing777 04-24-2024 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Lillis (Post 7449605)
Got a used 2023 50’s reissue LG2 off Reverb. The action is good at .090 E and .070 e. Saddle is very tall IMO. It’s right at 1/4” above bridge and break angle seems high. I read a lot of old threads today but thought I’d post one on my specific case. String height above top is about 7/16”. It plays very well I guess I’m just concerned with stress on the bridge. I’d feel better if it had the belly up bridge.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...49bdcf0de7.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bfcbbac118.jpg

Is it your photo or does the saddle look crooked and leaning over with a gap?

Get it to a good luthier for a good setup and a check up. The Gibson leaning saddle in a too big a slot seems a bit common lately. Get a fatter saddle!

BluesKing777.

Goat Mick 04-24-2024 07:43 PM
It looks fine to me, just play that thing. Ok a setup would probably make you like it even more. I know that a setup on my 50’s reissue LG-2 took a really good guitar and made it a great guitar. The tech that did the setup is a guy I’ve known for quite a while and he wanted the guitar when he was done. Nope, I’m a keeping this one.

zoopeda 04-24-2024 07:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BluesKing777 (Post 7449616)
Is it your photo or does the saddle look crooked and leaning over with a gap?

Get it to a good luthier for a good setup and a check up. The Gibson leaning saddle in a too big a slot seems a bit common lately. Get a fatter saddle!

BluesKing777.
Agreed. There appears to be a slight gap and slight lean as a result. If it were mine, I’d make a new saddle to fit the saddle perfectly, and see if I can’t find action I liked with the saddle a hair shorter than the current saddle. But even if the saddle stays the same height, I’d just watch it for now.

Lillis 04-24-2024 07:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BluesKing777 (Post 7449616)
Is it your photo or does the saddle look crooked and leaning over with a gap?

Get it to a good luthier for a good setup and a check up. The Gibson leaning saddle in a too big a slot seems a bit common lately. Get a fatter saddle!

BluesKing777.
There is a very slight gap I think. I kinda hate to mess with the saddle because the intonation is so good. I’ll measure the saddle though and get an appropriate one from Macnichol’s.

brencat 04-24-2024 08:00 PM
Looks totally fine to me. Play it and enjoy it.

dnf777 04-24-2024 08:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lillis (Post 7449630)
There is a very slight gap I think. I kinda hate to mess with the saddle because the intonation is so good. I’ll measure the saddle though and get an appropriate one from Macnichol’s.
Before fitting a tighter saddle, is the guitar reasonably humidified? If by chance its on the dry side, that can account for a small gap. Frankly, if it plays well, is intonated, and stays in tune…..well, you know….if it aint broke…

Lillis 04-24-2024 08:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dnf777 (Post 7449639)
Before fitting a tighter saddle, is the guitar reasonably humidified? If by chance its on the dry side, that can account for a small gap. Frankly, if it plays well, is intonated, and stays in tune…..well, you know….if it aint broke…
Yes I will let it acclimate before making any adjustments. I’m fortunate to have a dehumidifier that keeps my room between 45-60%

martingitdave 04-24-2024 08:36 PM
I’d let it settle a few days before doing anything. I would play it and enjoy it. Overset necks are really only a problem if they present a playing problem. Take it to a tech to have the saddle checked if you’re still worried. But I wouldn’t be inclined to worry.

Of course, I half considered keeping a used 12 string I bought today after the bridge came off while playing it for about 30 minutes, so take my advice with a grain of salt. [emoji23]

blindboyjimi 04-24-2024 08:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by brencat (Post 7449636)
Looks totally fine to me. Play it and enjoy it.
I agree! It looks perfect.

Myopic Squirrel 04-24-2024 08:49 PM
Enlarged both pictures trying to see the gap. Would someone please point out where it’s located for these old eyes? Thank you in advance!

Lillis 04-24-2024 08:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by martingitdave (Post 7449654)
I’d let it settle a few days before doing anything. I would play it and enjoy it. Overset necks are really only a problem ;if they present a playing problem. Take it to a tech to have the saddle checked if you’re still worried. But I wouldn’t be inclined to worry.

Of course, I half considered keeping a used 12 string I bought today after the bridge came off while playing it for about 30 minutes, so take my advice with a grain of salt. [emoji23]
Sorry to hear about the 12 string. That would be a real buzz kill. No pun intended.


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