Post by jlew on Apr 14, 2021 16:54:07 GMT -5
Hello,
I just discovered this board, after idly googling the model of this guitar. S/N 1535536, "Old"-style red label, I think. I've had it for about 10 years. It was given to me by my mother-in-law who bought a house in Vermont with most of the previous owner's belongings inside. I kind of assumed it was a junker, particularly because it doesn't stay in tune very well. However, aside from tuning stability, it's in quite good shape, and I've always liked the sound, particularly after putting lighter strings on it. The neck is straight, frets are fine, the action is pretty low, the nut and bridge seem good. I suspect it mostly sat around for its first 40 years. Is there anything I can do about the tuning stability? The tuning machines are open back, look ok, as far as I can tell (at least they don't have visible wear on the worm gear or sprocket).
Thanks!
I just discovered this board, after idly googling the model of this guitar. S/N 1535536, "Old"-style red label, I think. I've had it for about 10 years. It was given to me by my mother-in-law who bought a house in Vermont with most of the previous owner's belongings inside. I kind of assumed it was a junker, particularly because it doesn't stay in tune very well. However, aside from tuning stability, it's in quite good shape, and I've always liked the sound, particularly after putting lighter strings on it. The neck is straight, frets are fine, the action is pretty low, the nut and bridge seem good. I suspect it mostly sat around for its first 40 years. Is there anything I can do about the tuning stability? The tuning machines are open back, look ok, as far as I can tell (at least they don't have visible wear on the worm gear or sprocket).
Thanks!
