Alternate tuning's affect on a guitar
Good afternoon, all!
Question about tuning. Just starting playing with my Taylor 416 tuned down to D standard. I really like. Very little buzz. Deeper tone. Still bright enough to punch (It's a Taylor, after all). Still capos well and in tune.
Here's my question. Since this obviously decreases the ongoing tension on the neck and overall instrument, can this have adverse affects on the guitar's longevity, structural and tonal integrity, etc.
Specifically, it's a 2009 Taylor Spring LTD, Tasmanian blackwood back/sides and Spruce top. Hard to find instrument, actually.
Any help/thoughts/opinions/and actual research/expertise is appreciated. Thanks and happy playing!
david
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