No, Nigel, the problem is so bad that introducing a slight bow would not take care of the problem. I just came back from my technician and he thinks a fret job on about 7 frets will make it at least playable with minimum buzz. As it is, the same note plays on 4 different fret positions on 5 strings.
Just got another email from Kurt answering a question about a foam insert into the tailpiece that was left there in error. I like him...wish he had other lines to sell!
R.
[This message has been edited by captain Russ (edited 06-23-2008).]