Actually i think most of it is due to the fret leveling job i had to do in order to fix some really bad fret wear on the first three frets. Like i might have said before, it really needs a re-fret. However, i think i can get another year or so of play if I file down a few problem frets just a tad. I also still have to tilt the neck back and raise the bridge, like suggested earlier in this thread.
Thanks!