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05-14-2008, 12:15 PM
gianluca renzi
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Strings action
Please,
can you tell me what do you think about double bass strings action? I usually use 6, 7,8,9mm but i feel unconfortable with the 4th string.
What do you suggest me?
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05-14-2008, 12:51 PM
Jake deVilliers
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That's right on target, as far as I'm concerned. Where is it uncomfortable? Half position, around the heel?
What is the height at the nut? Should be ~35 thousandths of an inch up there.
Is there a lot of scoop in the board? That can make it harder to play in the A - B area on the E string.
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