Hi
I just bought a slightly controversial tokai off eBay that was being sold by a guy who has done a big cosmetic fix on it. It's controversial because the guy selling it didn't tell anybody in this forum that he was going to, and I gather they helped him a lot with the fix up.
Anyway I am a player and have bought this guitar because I need something to gig with that I'm not going to need to replace, and that doesn't cost the earth. And I must say it does sound absolutely beautiful. No complaints whatsoever there.
One slight problem, however, is that the action is slightly high. Before I make any adjustments to the intonation, I have noticed that the bridge is slightly too far raised. My question is - it is likely that the bridge has bent over the 20 odd years that the guitar has been strung? In short, does this sort of thing happen, and does anybody have some advice about what to do about it?
Also - is it okay to use teak oil on the body of the guitar?
And - what's the best thing for a rosewood neck to get it as resistance free as possible?
I would really appreciate all advice!
I just bought a slightly controversial tokai off eBay that was being sold by a guy who has done a big cosmetic fix on it. It's controversial because the guy selling it didn't tell anybody in this forum that he was going to, and I gather they helped him a lot with the fix up.
Anyway I am a player and have bought this guitar because I need something to gig with that I'm not going to need to replace, and that doesn't cost the earth. And I must say it does sound absolutely beautiful. No complaints whatsoever there.
One slight problem, however, is that the action is slightly high. Before I make any adjustments to the intonation, I have noticed that the bridge is slightly too far raised. My question is - it is likely that the bridge has bent over the 20 odd years that the guitar has been strung? In short, does this sort of thing happen, and does anybody have some advice about what to do about it?
Also - is it okay to use teak oil on the body of the guitar?
And - what's the best thing for a rosewood neck to get it as resistance free as possible?
I would really appreciate all advice!