Re: Lowering a Zouks action
There are seemingly no detailed photos of these instruments, even on the mfr's webpage. Here is their long-distance stock photo:
http://apc-instruments.com/2013/inde...product_id=332
The bridge in these photos looks like a 2-footed 1-pc bridge, similar to what Flatiron used. If too tall, it would need to be shortened or have the string slots cut deeper.
But as the others above suggest, getting a precise measurement of the action at the 1st & 12th frets, and assessing the fingerboard relief (controlled by the truss rod tension), are needed to know how to proceed.
However, based on experience with similar mid-priced instruments, I would first suspect high action at the nut. This is very common on instruments that sell without a real set-up, and would make the playability feel stiff and uncomfortable. I would certainly recommend learning how to adjusting your truss rod - but only once you are certain you have the correct tool, and have looked at a good online how-to or video demo.
Jeff Rohrbough
"Listen louder, play softer"
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