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BigTeire - Posted - 10/02/2023: 14:51:17
Hey everyone, sorry of this has been discussed before
I'd like some opinions on this please, I have a few Dobros and I always find going back to a cheaper model with the strings slightly closer to the neck and they have a bit more of a bounce and not as 'set and Rigid ' as the beard. Now the bears has that distinct firm sound but always find the tension on the strings too tight, are there options to reduce this without going down a guage ? Curious to get all your thoughts
hlpdobro - Posted - 10/02/2023: 15:42:49
Unless I misunderstand the question, use a different set of strings.
Strings are always user preference.
hp
BigTeire - Posted - 10/03/2023: 01:08:25
Hey thanks yeah, I hoping there would be a way to adjust without going down a guage is all.
hlpdobro - Posted - 10/03/2023: 07:50:22
Cheaper than fabricating a new neck for the guitar.
SamCy - Posted - 10/03/2023: 08:39:00
What is the difference in scale length? A longer scale requires more tension.
BigTeire - Posted - 10/03/2023: 13:32:05
Hey no it's not a round neck it's a sq neck, I will test out some lighter gauges. thanks for the advice all. Much appreciated
Biggfoot44 - Posted - 10/31/2023: 04:33:24
Maybe I'm missing something ?
For Squareneck ( played on lap , with tone bar ) firm string tension is a Good Thing , and loose floppy strings are an obstacle and distraction ?
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