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Have you done all the usual shit like replacing the saddle, bridge pins, nut with something decent?
I'd do that before drastic carpentry. God knows how much that would cost or if the luthier would even want to. He'd most likely want to replace the top and braces, which is crazy but at least you'd get a clear tonal improvement (provided the wood and workmanship was good).
Or buy a newer used Gibson and play it for 8-10 years then you'll have what you desire.
I bought my 2000 L00 in 2002 and although it easily blew away all the builder's bum alternatives (taks, yammys, s&ps etc) it sounded even better when I put in ebony bridge pins and a buffalo horn saddle. After a decade of playing and just existing, it sounded even more excellenter.
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I'm still struggling to stay in like with my acoustic guitars after playing that Gibson. My sigma is a pigma to play and sounds dull and lifeless to my ears while the Guild plays fantastically but is pretty thin sounding.
Other than sell the lot and buy a vintage Gibson, I'm wondering what I can to to improve the sound of both. Thinking of taking the Sigma for a proper set-up. Anyone recomend anyone or should I just go to see Phillipe?
I was wondering about something a bit more drastic like shaving the top and scalloping or moving braces? I know that probably doesn't make economic sense but the guitar was a gift from a departed friend so I'm never going to part with it. I just wish it sounded a bit better. Are the gains from this sort of operation going to be noticeable?
The Guild I guess I'll just go up a gauge of string and keep playing it. It is what it is.