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Old 05-30-2019, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by THart View Post
uneven string tension
One thing to remember that's probably fairly obvious: don't remove all strings and then put them back on (and to tune) working from left to right. Best is to work from the centre or from both sides and bring the strings to final tension only when they're all on. Or just change strings one by one.
I did make certain my luthier was on the same page in this regard when I took in the instrument for a new nut.

An original 1935 Dobro, wow!

I think I saw adjustable saddles for sale when I was searching for a replacement saddle. IIRC they only exist for spider bridge resos.
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