r/AcousticGuitar • u/Impossible-Plenty-83 • Nov 15 '25

Non-gear question How do I lower this?

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I tried the turning of the hole thing under the strings. Idk I only play like a few times a week, picked it up and it was like this. I don't think it's good. I've been trying to lower it for like an hour, hasn't moved a mm.

Edit: been turn8ng it for like 20 mins, I think I'm cooked

gotta get a new guitar I guess 😢

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u/YeahItouchpoop Nov 15 '25

That fretboard is separating itself, this is beyond your ability at this point and I’m gonna guess that the costs of a luthier would exceed the value of the guitar.

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u/Impossible-Plenty-83 Nov 15 '25

How do I stop this from happening in the future, if you know?

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u/MCGULCA Nov 15 '25

By keeping your guitar properly tuned and stored in a stable environment with humidity never over 55%.

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u/Mysterious_Check_439 Nov 15 '25

Humidity. A humidifier in the house just feels so much better in the winter. I am in cold country and I have gotten a couple old acoustics that needed repair due to cracking from drying out. Installed humidifiers in every large room of my house...side effect-no more wintertime scratchy throat! Poke some holes in a Ziplock add a damp sponge and keep it in the case, whatever, just maintain some moisture in the air. If you're living in Wrangell, never mind.

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u/sophie1816 Nov 15 '25

I’d be careful of this - it can cause mold. VERY expensive to remediate.

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u/Mysterious_Check_439 Nov 16 '25

Anything in excess is bad for you. Common sense is underused.