Thanks again Simon, changed the strings. Removed the nut,( won't do that again, some of the neck wood under the nut came away with the glue so had to sand that flat then replace the nut).
Same affect I guess, the nut ended up lower. Still raised the bridge just a touch to get rid of all the buss and it sounds reasonably good. Comfortable too with the thin body .
Might try a bass guitar next.

Cheers Grandpa Longprong