Re: Flatiron F5 - set-up advice needed...
Hey Sam. sounds like you are on the right track. I recently had a similar situation and I ended up having the truss rod adjusted to flatten out the neck, dressed the frets, replaced the nut (to correct a string spacing issues) and replaced the bridge. The luthier I used recommended a Brekke bridge (I believe its call the original Brekke, the one without posts and adjustment wheels and instead an adjustable saddle via hex screws and an internal mechanism; the idea is more solid wood contact thus more vibrations from the top through the bridge to the strings). I was skeptical after reading mixed reviews but this guy swears by then so I tried it, and am very pleased. The end result was low action, better tone, good volume, superb playability. I do know he spent considerable time to ensure a tight fit of the bridge to the mando top, obviously a requirement for good sound. You may want to consider a Brekke since Vern Brekke worked at the Montana Weber shop, with the obvious linkage to Flatirons...might be a good choice. Good luck!
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