
However, some players may want the action adjusted in a way that is outside these parameters. We are confident that nearly all players will be pleased with our average setup. Our personal rule of thumb for setting the action (string height above fretboard) has been developed over many years. You can also contact us via email with specific questions at More contact information)Īll our new and used stringed instruments are shop adjusted (except those offered AS-IS) for easy playability before we put them up for sale.
MINT NEAR MINT CONDITION DEFINITION FREE
We think our ratings are fair, but if you are concerned about any specific issues then we urge you to call us toll free (USA only) at (888) 473-5810 or (517) 372-7880 for a hands-on description. We urge you to read the entire description if you are interested in a used instrument.Īlthough we endeavor to mention any cosmetic or other flaws that we are aware of, it is not always possible to do so for every instrument. What we are saying is that cosmetically this is a really nice guitar but we want you to know that it is not absolutely perfect. So, we will probably rate it as "EC except small repaired crack in the side". Technically that may be correct, but we find that if, for example, we rate a beautifully clean guitar as "GC" because it has a 1" repaired side crack that is hard to see, it gives the incorrect impression of the guitar. " The exceptions may sound as if the rating should be in a lower category. We also often will give you the cosmetic rating and then qualify it by stating "except.

In order to best describe the exact condition, we may also append a + or - to the condition, indicating a relative rating between the indicated condition and the next level up or down.
MINT NEAR MINT CONDITION DEFINITION PC
Good Condition: Solid playing condition, may have one or more repaired cracks or other cosmetic flaws.įair Condition and PC = Poor Condition: Indicate that the instrument may have some serious problems, usually described.īecause these ratings are inexact, sometimes we will combine the ratings in an appropriate manner (such as E-MC or VG-EC). Nothing really serious and no cracks, unless otherwise stated. Very Good Condition: Basically clean, might have some deeper scratches, pick wear, or missing finish. No wear, like new out of the box.Įxcellent Condition: Very clean, might have some minor wear, dings, scratches, or finish cracks, but otherwise very close to new condition.

Mint Condition: When we say mint, we mean mint. The condition ratings primarily represent the general cosmetic description of the instrument.Ībbreviations used in our used listings: MC
