@robin 
Are you thinking maybe removing the fretboard and building up the neck? like a taper?

@tv101 
maybe the string bar idea…not sure about the matal working idea…hmmmn, have to ponder this…Robin suggested…see note….a rise of the neck,,,mabe under the fretboard?…thinking….thanks
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@robin good thought, hmmmmn…maybe….have to ponder that for awhile…thanks
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@poco7 sounds like the neck angle is the problem. Can you re set it

@poco7 
thanks for these tips 

@jamesbisset 
Pay attention to Mr Bailey and don’t show off to friends 

@russ nah, it’s only small pieces of wood that put my back out, I’m fine with big bits lol

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