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TexMexMike
01-28-2005, 09:53 PM
Got my new saddle in today. I have an appoinment on Monday to have it installed on my 00-15 along with a general set-up. I can't wait! :smoke:
Ernie Ball 1988
01-29-2005, 03:46 AM
Enjoy it :thumbsup:
TexMexMike
02-02-2005, 10:24 AM
Got a call last night. My guitar is ready to be picked up! Sure hope I don't have to work late tonight! :smoke:
TexMexMike
02-02-2005, 05:32 PM
Well....Not going to be able to pick it up today. I just called and he is closing early today. Probably go there on Friday...
TexMexMike
02-05-2005, 12:15 AM
Worked in LA today and didn't have time to make it to Tustin by 3 PM. So...Looks like tomorrow or Monday. How I miss it...and how my fingers are going to pay the price of not playin a steel acoustic for well over a week!
nothin but the blues
02-06-2005, 06:03 PM
Make sure you let us know how you like it now :smoke:
TexMexMike
02-07-2005, 07:45 PM
I will be picking her up tomorrow. (How I hate working in DT LA!)

I'll be sure to give a full report after we have had some quality time alone. :smoke:
TexMexMike
02-09-2005, 10:10 PM
Got the G'Tar back today. One word wraps it up. "WOW" :thumbsup:

The new FMI saddle gave the guitar more sustain, a bit more depth and volume. And all with out making it chimmy or unbalaced. A very noticable improvement!

The biggest difference is in the playability department. My luthier reworked the nut, leveled/polished the frets (not much work was needed here) , lowered the new saddle (just a smidge) and adjusted the relief. You can really attack a string with out any buzz. And the amount of force needed to fret a string is remarkably less. It amazes me. What a HUGE difference a very small adjustment to the nut makes!

All I can say to anyone is this. Get a pro set-up. Your ears and fingers will love you for it! It was worth every dime. :bannana_g
TexMexMike
02-11-2005, 10:31 PM
A friend who owns a 1940 mahagony top Martin came over earlier tonight. Almost had to rip the 00-15 out of his hands. He liked it that much. Looks like I met my goal!

EDIT: BTW...He just called and is ordering a 00-15! 15 series guitars are cheap...and louded with MOJO. I have an order in for a 000-15s...still hasn't come through. I may just end up buying used. TG for E-bay!