Uncle-Taco
Well-known member
Hi.
I just got a new KPK that I am really enjoying. It does appear to have one quirk, but I'm new enough to the instrument I can't be sure what's normal and whether it matters.
Holding the ukulele upright and facing it, it seems that the A string is awfully close to the edge of the fretboard, especially compared to the G. The overall string spread seems okay. It's very playable, but I have fallen off the edge.
Whether it is or not, I'm thinking this, and wonder what the best option would be (and if not one of these, then what?):
1. Replace the wooden saddle with a bone, Tusq, or plastic one (I have the luthier skills for this) and see if I can scoot it in a bit.
2. If and when I do that, carve a new nut, too, and squeeze the string spread a little to get it off the edge.
3. Take it to a luthier and have the bridge moved. :uhoh:
4. Say to heck with it, play the guts out of it, and start thinking about my next acquisition.
Any thoughts?
I just got a new KPK that I am really enjoying. It does appear to have one quirk, but I'm new enough to the instrument I can't be sure what's normal and whether it matters.
Holding the ukulele upright and facing it, it seems that the A string is awfully close to the edge of the fretboard, especially compared to the G. The overall string spread seems okay. It's very playable, but I have fallen off the edge.
Whether it is or not, I'm thinking this, and wonder what the best option would be (and if not one of these, then what?):
1. Replace the wooden saddle with a bone, Tusq, or plastic one (I have the luthier skills for this) and see if I can scoot it in a bit.
2. If and when I do that, carve a new nut, too, and squeeze the string spread a little to get it off the edge.
3. Take it to a luthier and have the bridge moved. :uhoh:
4. Say to heck with it, play the guts out of it, and start thinking about my next acquisition.
Any thoughts?