I am new to mandolin, purchased an Eastman MD304 about 3-4 weeks ago at a shop
several hours away that has a good rep. As I learned basic chords I noticed buzzing
at the G string and that the strings were way high at the nut and took it to another shop
that is very reputable and much closer, they adjusted the action by lowering the strings in
the nut and raising the saddle. Buzzing gone and much easier to fret. However there
is very visible deflection in the top under the bridge, is this normal and how much is too
much? Also it seems like the G strings are buzzing again a little like the action has gotten lower again and I'm wondering if its because the top is continuing to deflect.
The shop making the adjustments thought the neck had the correct amount of relief.
I have several acoustic guitars in a little music room where the humidity is kept between
45-50 % year round and thats where the mandolin lives.
I hate to drive 4 hours to have the shop it came from tell me " thats normal"
suggestions?
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