Upcoming NGD: Furch Vintage 2 OM SR

[jklotz]

Always give a new guitar a few days to a week to settle in before judging. They need to acclimate to your environment. But absolutely, change out the strings.

[fregly]

Originally Posted by pullp

The action is definitely sky high. I measure 9/64 for the low E at the 12th fret and 7/64 for the high e. Additionally, I need much more pressure to accurately fret a note. My Eastman has a nice low action, 11 gauge strings (the Furch comes with 12s) and a short scale. That might all add up. Also I might miss some of that mahogany midrange.

It is somewhat brighter tone wise, so I got what I wanted. But the difference is not nearly as radical that I would give up the playability of the Eastman.

Maybe I'll try some of the Eastman spruce top offerings.

I think if not much saddle is showing above the bridge you should send it back with those numbers. 9/64 is awfully high and I wonder if there is a problem otherwise. Pics would help.

[Shadowfox]

I know that 80/20 made a big difference for me. Also mine had an alpine top that took quite a few months to open up.

John Pearse, SIT Golden Bronze and EXP 80/20 are some of my favorites

Also take it to a luthier to get set up with a string change that can only help playability.

[Shadowfox]

I'll also say that humidity would be a huge deal. The Hiscox cases are really good at keeping humidity at a good level, but would be good to get some Humidipaks just to make sure you are up to snuff.

The good thing is that it seems like all the stuff you mentioned can be addressed in short order.

1) Luthier puts the action within range
2) Get a change of strings to 80/20 at that same time
3) 2/3 days to make sure the humidity is correct and acclimated to your house.

[pullp]

Originally Posted by Shadowfox

I'll also say that humidity would be a huge deal. The Hiscox cases are really good at keeping humidity at a good level, but would be good to get some Humidipaks just to make sure you are up to snuff.

The good thing is that it seems like all the stuff you mentioned can be addressed in short order.

1) Luthier puts the action within range
2) Get a change of strings to 80/20 at that same time
3) 2/3 days to make sure the humidity is correct and acclimated to your house.

That is all true. However I'm concerned of having trouble returning it if I still don't like it after a setup that involves sanding down the saddle. I hardly dare to change the strings to another gauge

As with ''opening up'', that's really gambling. Who knows what the outcome will be. I would accept that, if I like the sound and it gets even better after half a year, but coming from doubts of keeping it at all...

Actually it feels rather satisfying that I like my Eastman that much. I expected a different sonic world from a guitar that is nearly four times the money.

[Shadowfox]

Originally Posted by pullp

That is all true. However I'm concerned of having trouble returning it if I still don't like it after a setup that involves sanding down the saddle. I hardly dare to change the strings to another gauge

As with ''opening up'', that's really gambling. Who knows what the outcome will be. I would accept that, if I like the sound and it gets even better after half a year, but coming from doubts of keeping it at all...

Actually it feels rather satisfying that I like my Eastman that much. I expected a different sonic world from a guitar that is nearly four times the money.

It also might be you are just a hog guy. It's interesting to me as I would of referred you to a Cedar topped Furch for those fingerstyle.

Maybe a cedar/hog would be more to your ears lol

[BigSky]

I have a Furch G25CR cut and just after I bought it, I had my Luthier file the nut groves a bit to make fretting at the first position easier. The groves were a bit shallow (you wear them down over time when you change strings). The playability changed dramatically. It also sounds as if you need a set-up if the string height is as you state. I am completely happy with my Furch and would replace it if something ever happened to it.

[pullp]

There might actually be some issue with the neck. I found marks at the bottom of the the heel. Looks like the neck has lifted a little bit. ( I hope you can all see the image. I can't unfortunately.)

[3notes]

No image. Too bad on the problems. Is there a return period.??

[pullp]

Originally Posted by 3notes

No image. Too bad on the problems. Is there a return period.??

Yes, 60 days money back.

Is ist correct, that i can only post images via a third party hoster?

[pullp]

I made it. See the marks on the binding.

[Fresh1985]

I had a OM32 for several years. Fantastic guitar, impecable build, very clean and phenomenal for the price. Neck was too skinny for me in the end and coupled with the 650mm scale length I found it a but awkward.

Also had an OM33 for a bit which I wish I still had.

I just wish they offered the custom choices on the vintage series like they used too.

[Mbroady]

Originally Posted by pullp

The action is definitely sky high. I measure 9/64 for the low E at the 12th fret and 7/64 for the high e. Additionally, I need much more pressure to accurately fret a note. My Eastman has a nice low action, 11 gauge strings (the Furch comes with 12s) and a short scale. That might all add up. Also I might miss some of that mahogany midrange.

It is somewhat brighter tone wise, so I got what I wanted. But the difference is not nearly as radical that I would give up the playability of the Eastman.

Maybe I'll try some of the Eastman spruce top offerings.

I’ve played dozens of Furch guitars and have never seen a Furch with action that high, new or used. They usually have amazing playability right out of the box. Sounds like there is an issue with the guitar and I would send it back for another Furch guitar, or just get you money back.