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Old 09-25-2017, 04:20 PM
taylorman22 taylorman22 is offline
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Default Help me understand string tension

So, I’ve got a Taylor GS 6 and my son has a Taylor 110e. He was saying there’s something he really likes about my guitar. “When I play it, the strings feel tighter. I don’t know how else to describe it. The strings on my guitar feel looser.”

I know what he’s talking about, but don’t know why it is. Both guitars are setup for mediums.

Any explanation?
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Old 09-25-2017, 04:36 PM
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-he likes the way your guitar is set up in terms of string height, probably at the nut
-different scale lengths between the guitars?
-same fret height on both instruments?
-same tuning? (Are you 1 step higher or is he 1 step lower?)
-placebo and he subconsciously really really wants that GS6
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Old 09-25-2017, 04:42 PM
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What you are describing is often called "compliance". There has been much discussion, but not so much agreement about what factors affect it.
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Old 09-25-2017, 10:58 PM
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It’s that “it” factor. Apparently your guitar fits him better. Time to trade up!
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Old 09-26-2017, 04:59 AM
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This may be a silly question, but are you both using the same brand, model and gauge strings?
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Old 09-26-2017, 07:01 AM
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-he likes the way your guitar is set up in terms of string height, probably at the nut

To expand on this, the string slot height can make a surprising difference to how a guitar feels to play. I'm guessing dids is set up much lower than the son's guitar.
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