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Ddave
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Joined: Feb 7, 2005
Topics: 8 / Replies: 22
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RE: Flats

Thanks gnease, for the input. Do you know why the flats are usually heavier guage than the Rounds? ie. A roundwound set of 10-46's would be called m...

19 years ago
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RE: Flats

I agree. Just 2 sets, 2 different guages. If I don't like them I'm out less than $20 with the shipping. Two sets, one of each guage should let me k...

19 years ago
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RE: Flats

Thanks. They are more expensive than most of the strings I buy so I didn't want to buy several sets only to turn around and either not like them at a...

19 years ago
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RE: Flats

Thanks for the reply. I know you have to experiment to find what you like. I've gone through loads of strings myself getting to the few types I like...

19 years ago
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finally ....

Got it ! Definitely relaxed overnight. Relief is pretty close to right on now. Leaving the truss rod cover off for a few days and I'll keep check...

19 years ago
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RE: Strange - truss rod

Nope, not flipped over, it's in their right if it's one of those 2. Seeing what little that can be seen, I now think it's more like the second one, r...

19 years ago
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RE: Strange - truss rod

Then again .... it could very well be like this one ....

19 years ago
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RE: Strange - truss rod

Just doing some surfing myself .... the u channel rod is what it uses. I'm not 100% for sure but that's exactly what it looks like. Checked the Stew ...

19 years ago
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RE: Strange - truss rod

I checked it last night and it may be acting "right" now. I gave it another 1/8th of a turn counterclockwise and I'll check again later today and hop...

19 years ago
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RE: Strange - truss rod

Neck was never repaired, it was a new instrument when I got it. It's a Dean.The neck is natural/unfinished but does have a light topcoat, probably a ...

19 years ago
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RE: Strange - truss rod

Weather effects make sense but I still wouldn't think that taking pressure off the truss rod would have a reverse effect because of the string pull. ...

19 years ago
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RE: Strange - truss rod

I wouldn't say major changes. I'm in Florida, we just had a cold front that dropped temps for a couple of days now back to normal for Florida 70's d...

19 years ago
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