Gibson Dove Needs Setup-Any Recommendations?

Mellish

My usual is busy (four-week wait) so I thought Dave Wilson.

But who do *you* think? Have *you* had an acoustic setup that you were impressed with? Thanks in advance  

bertie

is this the one you've just bought ? 

Mellish

Yes. I knew it needed a setup when I bought it but gave it time to settle in its new home.

It's playable the way it is but needs fine tuning  

Cryptid

I can recommend Andy Charles in Birmingham but might be a bit far for you? Think he has a 2 week wait at least. 

Does it need the nut filing as well as the saddle? My C&W could've done with both but I got impatient and did the saddle myself yesterday, bringing the 12th-fret 6th string action down from 2.75 to 2.25mm. It's made the world of difference and I've decided I can live with the nut action where it is now. 

Mellish

Both nut and saddle, mainly the latter. I'd like it down from 3mm to around 2.48mm at the 12th  

Mellish

@Cryptid ; does Andy Charles have a workshop on Hagley Road?  

Cryptid

@Mellish That's the badger  

Mellish

GuitarGuitar recommended him when I was in the store . There's also Joe who had a spares and repairs shop in the Jewellery Quarter. He did a setup for me once. Nice work  

Cryptid

Mellish said:

Both nut and saddle, mainly the latter. I'd like it down from 3mm to around 2.48mm at the 12th  

Can't beat a pro set up but it's pretty easy to take a little off the saddle if you simply can't wait. If you do, go for slightly less than 1mm to allow for a touch more lowering if/when you get the nut done. 

I wouldn't tackle a nut job myself but as I say, I'm satisfied with mine now the saddle's a bit lower and it means I don't have to be without the guitar for any period of time (honeymoon continues). 

Mellish

Oh I totally get not being without the guitar that comes with DIY. I've done saddles before but this time I'll hand the job to a pro and play my openback banjo until I get the Dove back  

bertie

Mellish said:

 Hagley Road?  

Brum ? 

Cryptid

bertie said:

Mellish said:

 Hagley Road?  

Brum ? 

Arr bab

Mellish

Yep, Hagley Road, Brum  

bertie

co I worked for used to have a big office on Hagley  (just up from the free masons place?)  been there quite a few times over the years -  think they've demolished it now

Mellish

I'll probably hang around until CCGX get their turnaround down to two weeks.

The nut needs a little work. I can't do that and I may as well have them  do the saddle at the same time , 

TheMadMick

Probably the best thing to do is wait until it has settled down in your environment before adjustment. That should take 3 - 6 months. Usually it's not a lot.

Mellish

Cheers mate @TheMadMick