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Post subject: Re: Measuring action

Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:31 am

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banjopicks wrote:

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Brian Kimsey has the best take on flatpicker/strummer stuff I've read

Yeah, Brians setup guide is what I used on the last 2 and I have it bookmarked for a quick read before I do my next one also. I still need to find out what my own minimum might be though. I'll do some experimenting on the Guild I just re-set.

Your own minimum height will depend on how you strike the strings. The lower the action, the more technique becomes a factor in actively controlling string buzz.

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Post subject: Re: Measuring action

Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:05 pm

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That's got me thinking and I'm curious about say Doc Watsons setup or TR. Does anyone have this info? I imagine TRs to be on the low side compared to Docs.

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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:55 pm

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banjopicks wrote:

That's got me thinking and I'm curious about say Doc Watsons setup or TR. Does anyone have this info? I imagine TRs to be on the low side compared to Docs.

A client of mine who's friends with Doc said Doc's standard set up is .090"-.070 ish. Another friend of mine says Doc could play the heck out of a guitar with 1/4" action.

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Post subject: Re: Measuring action

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:01 am

Koa

Thanks for the info Woody. Now I know if I set up my guitar to those specs, I'll be able to play just like Doc. laughing6-hehe

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