New builder and I just had to have the T-Bird, even though I read a bad review about the string action being so high that it’s basically unplayable. Any experience with this by anyone else who has fixed it this issue? The first time I opened the box and saw that the front, center section was raised. That, coupled with a ridiculous 3 point bridge that mounts the bridge WAY too high. Even if the bridge were to sit flush on the deck, the string height is about the height of that raised center section. Why is it even there, be a much better and easier build if it were a true flat front. The only way I see to fix is to route out a nest in the body to sit the bridge into, if you want to make use of the 3 huge holes in the body to mount the thing. Then there is the “replace the bridge” option, but then you have to plug those 3 holes and since you don’t know about the “height” issue until after finishing, and matching the stain is impossible turning it into a strip it and paint option. Anyone with ideas out there?
As of 19 mar 22: The pics show after bolting neck on, then mounting everything and stringing up. That’s when I knew that was just too high. I got the upgraded bridge, counter sunk the inserts, and shimmed/set neck correctly and she played great now. Last photo is the completed project. Thanks for all the assistance!