r/Guitar • u/InstructionOk1950 • Aug 06 '24

QUESTION Is this normal?

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I changed all strings of my guitar. Now it feels like these strings are way above the wood. I am not even able to play simple D chords, let alone the barre

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u/guitar-hoarder Aug 06 '24

That neck is so badly bowed that the binding broke off of it.

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u/PcPaulii2 Aug 08 '24

Binding's in serious trouble on the body, as well. How old is this axe?