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Robbie O'Brien

Post subject: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Classical guitar action too

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:47 am

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Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I show how to fix action on a classical guitar that is too high but there is not enough saddle exposed to allow it. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube.

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Mike Collins

Post subject: Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Classical guitar action

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:08 am

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one option I've used many times.
Drill the bridge to make a 12 hole-Take a 1/8"or 3/16- dowel-drill a hole in the end (very exactly) to except a 1/16 drill bit,make sure the dowel& drill bit reach the bridge -so that the new holes can be drilled
PROTECT the top from damage-- MARK ! the new drill spot with a sharp tool.
The new holes have to be 2-3mm from the original holes.
& lower on the tie block.
this will allow you to lower the saddle block & saddle.
Now the strings will NOT be pulled up & ride over the saddle.
WHY?
The sting will be tied to the saddle block-with NO lift from the old style tie.

Mike

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Ernie Kleinman

Post subject: Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Classical guitar action

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:40 am

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HI Mike would you have a pic of this procedure , Looked at robbie/s youtube vid , seems like a lot of xtra work IMHO.Thank you ernie

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LarryH

Post subject: Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Classical guitar action

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:40 am

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First name: Larry
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Thanks Robbie, Curious about the fret install video by Kent? Can't find it anywhere but am very interested as his videos are great.

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Robbie O'Brien

Post subject: Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Classical guitar action

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:46 am

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LarryH wrote:

Thanks Robbie, Curious about the fret install video by Kent? Can't find it anywhere but am very interested as his videos are great.

Thanks Larry. Kent's video is available here - https://obrienguitars.com/courses

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LarryH

Post subject: Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Classical guitar action

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:25 am

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Robbie O'Brien wrote:

LarryH wrote:

Thanks Robbie, Curious about the fret install video by Kent? Can't find it anywhere but am very interested as his videos are great.

Thanks Larry. Kent's video is available here - https://obrienguitars.com/courses

Thanks again...

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