As I mentioned on another post here I acquired a very nice Collings OM1 recently. It was used but doesn't appear to have been played much at all
The action was higher than I like and there was way too much relief. Generally, Iike my action at about 5/64 bass side and 4/64 treble side with a flat fretboard.
So ... I adjusted the relief but left a bit more than I usually do and was going to drop the saddle height to my preferred action. I noticed that there was a saddle in the case pick box and thought I'd give a try first. When I put it in I thought this is really too low but I'll string it back up and see.
To my surprise, the height at the 12th is about 4/64 bass side and 3.5/64 treble side. I figured it would rattle and loose dynamic range for sure.
Next surprise! It plays incredibly well up down the neck and sounds amazing. I play mostly fingerstyle but even with a pick it sounds great without any loss in dynamic range.
At this juncture, I don't see why I'd raise it. I attribute the Collings neck and great fretwork to the ability to be able to set it this low.
Anyone else here play with a super low action?
Low action! Collings OM1
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Low action! Collings OM1
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Re: Low action! Collings OM1
No one else like their action low?
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Re: Low action! Collings OM1
The action on my D2H is similar: a shade below 3/32 and 2/32. I had shaved the saddle a bit more than I intended, but it's been this low for a decade now and suits me just fine.
Cheers, Tom
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Re: Low action! Collings OM1
I set all of mine up with very low action. Funny thing is that I've just gotten my new D1A, and the action on it is perfect straight from Collings. I have lowered the action of both my D2HA and my CJ G. Set 'em up they way you like them.
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Re: Low action! Collings OM1
I like super low on my Collingses too. Butter.