Ht. of strings?
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Ht. of strings?
Guys
What would be considered the norm for string ht. above the fretboard?
In reference to sho-bud, emmons, carter etc.
Wayne
What would be considered the norm for string ht. above the fretboard?
In reference to sho-bud, emmons, carter etc.
Wayne
Re: Ht. of strings?
Wayne, I believe the modern height to be 3/4" above the fret board, or 1 1/2" above the body
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Re: Ht. of strings?
Wayne -
String height on my GFI is 5/8". The higher the strings from the neck, the worse the parallax problem. I think maybe ya can just flip a coin on this one.
Richard
String height on my GFI is 5/8". The higher the strings from the neck, the worse the parallax problem. I think maybe ya can just flip a coin on this one.
Richard
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Re: Ht. of strings?
Thanks Richardrichard37066 wrote:Wayne -
String height on my GFI is 5/8". The higher the strings from the neck, the worse the parallax problem. I think maybe ya can just flip a coin on this one.
Richard
I know the rains is 3/4" and your GFI is 5/8". I will probably go with 5/8"!
Wayne
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Re: Ht. of strings?
Sho-Buds are approx 1/2" from the fretboard.
Re: Ht. of strings?
My current guitar is 5/8" I'm dropping it to 1/2" on my next one.
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Re: Ht. of strings?
Eldon, I'm some kinda Bud freak so I can't help it...hehehe....Stormy
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Re: Ht. of strings?
Eldon and Storm
I decided to go with 5/8" Ht. This is not too high nor too low,
should be good! Thanks guys, for your lnput!
Wayne
I decided to go with 5/8" Ht. This is not too high nor too low,
should be good! Thanks guys, for your lnput!
Wayne
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Re: Ht. of strings?
Wayne -
Something to consider.
No one has really researched the PSG in order to determine what really makes it tick. Given that, the height of the strings above the fretboard - determined by the changer and roller nut height - has not been shown to have a definitive effect upon either tone or sustain. I'm therefore inclined to lean towards Eldon and Stormy and will seriously consider placing mine at 1/2" as opposed to 5/8" or 3/4". The parallax problem will be relaxed considerably and the absolute height probably doesn't amount to a hill 'o beans anyway.
Ready to flip the coin?
Richard
Something to consider.
No one has really researched the PSG in order to determine what really makes it tick. Given that, the height of the strings above the fretboard - determined by the changer and roller nut height - has not been shown to have a definitive effect upon either tone or sustain. I'm therefore inclined to lean towards Eldon and Stormy and will seriously consider placing mine at 1/2" as opposed to 5/8" or 3/4". The parallax problem will be relaxed considerably and the absolute height probably doesn't amount to a hill 'o beans anyway.
Ready to flip the coin?
Richard
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Re: Ht. of strings?
The reduced angle of the strings at both the changer/bridge and the roller nut also deceases the total string tension at the two fulcrums ,hopefully aiding in reduced cabinet drop.....just a thought....Stormy