The Acoustic Guitar Forum

Go Back   The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > Archtops

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #16  
Old 05-19-2016, 05:33 PM
Steve DeRosa Steve DeRosa is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Staten Island, NY - for now
Posts: 14,985
Default

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, Bob - haven't referenced this thread for a while...

Unfortunately I have no way of measuring the string spacing at the nut with the degree of precision required by us hardcore guitar junkies, but I can tell you the overall width is the same 1.72" used on the Seagull S6 Slim and Rustic Entourage models as well as the Godin 5th Avenue acoustic, so if you've played any of those recently - or can access them at a nearby shop - you'll know exactly what to expect. Similarly, if the neck carve/width is OK but the string spacing is not, it's no big deal to have any competent tech make up a new nut to your requirements - I had it done recently with my Epiphone Ultra 339 and it really makes a world of difference...
__________________
"Mistaking silence for weakness and contempt for fear is the final, fatal error of a fool"
- Sicilian proverb (paraphrased)
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 05-20-2016, 12:18 PM
hesson11 hesson11 is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 919
Default

Thanks, Steve. Very logical advice!
-Bob
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 05-27-2016, 10:21 PM
arnie65 arnie65 is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 37
Default Question

Bob,

As far as the action and string gauge on an archtop, you're a bit misguided. You don't need 12 gauge strings on an archtop. Many players use 11's and I've known players that use the 10.5 - 50 gauge. It's up to you and whatever feels comfortable to you as a player, and although a heavier gauge will definitely will give you a fatter, thicker tone, it is not a rule or a requirement. Regarding the action, it is the same deal, whatever feels most comfortable to you! If you have a heavy attack when you play, you might want it a little higher but otherwise, you can have it as low as the strings will allow.



Cheers,
Arnie..
Reply With Quote
Reply

  The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > Archtops

Thread Tools





All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:13 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright ©2000 - 2022, The Acoustic Guitar Forum
vB Ad Management by =RedTyger=