strat4me
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After two days in "Tech Forum" without reply, suggested to move question here.
Q: Just purchased this used Pono Baritone and noticed there is no glue (white area in photo) under part of the bridge. In addition, what cannot be seen is that there are two vertical lines below the bridge pushing upwards so there is a bit of a wave on the top under the bridge under the 1st and 4th strings. Two vertical lines push upward below bridge to base of instrument at 1st and 4th string with dip in between under strings 3 & 4. I incorrectly assumed there would be tone bars under these lifted areas but found only a center brace.
Action and truss rod function is fine.
Looks like it was over humidified (in HI for two years before receiving it). Hoping it will settle in the more desirable level I maintain here.
Q: Is this common on other Pono Baritones?
Q: Reason to be concerned?
Q: Suggestions? Seller said it was "excellent" and basically "New."
Q: Just purchased this used Pono Baritone and noticed there is no glue (white area in photo) under part of the bridge. In addition, what cannot be seen is that there are two vertical lines below the bridge pushing upwards so there is a bit of a wave on the top under the bridge under the 1st and 4th strings. Two vertical lines push upward below bridge to base of instrument at 1st and 4th string with dip in between under strings 3 & 4. I incorrectly assumed there would be tone bars under these lifted areas but found only a center brace.
Action and truss rod function is fine.
Looks like it was over humidified (in HI for two years before receiving it). Hoping it will settle in the more desirable level I maintain here.
Q: Is this common on other Pono Baritones?
Q: Reason to be concerned?
Q: Suggestions? Seller said it was "excellent" and basically "New."