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    GeoNjules
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    I bought this cheapo Yamaha acoustic (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-F335-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=512940) about 5 months ago. It seems like the action was getting higher, so I took a straight edge to it this morning, and there is a noticeable bow in the top. The closer I went to the bridge saddle, the worse it got. Is this normal wear, and I should take it in to have the saddle shaved? Or do you think its not worth it.
    Also, what strings would you recommend? I have Martin lights on it now, but I’ve been getting a high “twang” out of the first string (the strings are new)…..Thanks for looking.

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    • #79343
      GeoNjules
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      I checked the guitar back, and its bowed about the same as the front. I think I have a high humidity problem. I read somewhere else the swelling should go down when winter comes. Any truth to this?
      I was going to toss a few of those silica packs (like you find in medicine bottles/shoe boxes) in the sound hole. Think that might help?………Thanks for all your responses earlier.

    • #79337
      lee_UK
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      If its not bowing much, i would say it is normal and you haven’t bought a pup.
      I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

    • #79315
      Lou_Ranko
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      Hmm. Sounds like you bought a bad apple. You should get it sorted by a pro. Go and and see a regular gigging band and ask their guitarist after the show for a doctor near you.
      Good luck.

    • #79309
      lee_UK
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      Heavier string gauges can cause this, i have 2 Gibsons and they both bowed forward a little in the first year, im guessing its normal, ive seen it on a lot of guitars.

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