Acoustic Guitar Setup?

Question

I bought a nice new takamine and when I tuned it the action was high. Is this normal? Do I need to set it up? This is my first new guitar buy.

Answer 1

If you bought it from a guitar shop, take it back and have their lutier set it up for you and if you bought it online... then take it to a guitar shop and have their lutier set it up for you.

Answer 2

Takamines are known for the high action that comes with the factory settings, so yes, you need a set-up. Read some of user reviews at the following site and you'll notice the "high action" mentions.

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/revie...

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