Some questions for the NS players out there

stevestarr · #1 03-24-2010, 07:45 AM

Hi Guys and Gals
I have a 44ce and since getting it from Jim in 2006 I have used Pro Arte high tension strings exclusively.
I were to try the normal tension would I have to adjust the truss rod or not?
Also what strings have you tried that you prefer to the Pro A's?
thanks in advance
Steve

ntotoro · #2 03-24-2010, 07:58 AM

You would likely have to adjust the truss rod by giving it a little more relief. Normal tension won't pull on the neck as much. Then again, it also depends on how much relief is currently in your neck. If you have a little bow, putting on normal tension strings may take out just enough to straighten the neck.

I rather like the Pro Arte strings and haven't really messed much with others. Even used them on my old laminate Rodriguez.

Nick

Play2PraiseHim · #3 03-25-2010, 10:56 AM

Did you see the new Nylon section of this forum?

ntotoro · #4 03-25-2010, 11:07 AM

Just found it this AM. Didn't even realize it was brand spanking new...

Turp · #5 03-25-2010, 04:38 PM

I started using hard tension strings with a wound third string (Doyle Dykes SIg and a few others) instead of the extra hard Pro A. I like the tone; especially with the wound G string. I did not need to do a truss adjustment.

I did meet a performer playing a 34ce who used normal tension but I didn't discuss truss adjustments. Regardless an adjustment would simple.

ntotoro · #6 03-26-2010, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turp

I started using hard tension strings with a wound third string (Doyle Dykes SIg and a few others) instead of the extra hard Pro A. I like the tone; especially with the wound G string. I did not need to do a truss adjustment.

Was there a particular reason why you did that? The reason I ask is that I've noticed that (at least stock) NS's have a little lower volume on the fretted G and it can be a bit imbalanced because of that. I haven't experimented much with saddle material to see if that helped.

Nick

aragorn · #7 03-26-2010, 03:46 PM

Can't say if you'll need to adjust the truss rod, I'd say try it and see.

But for the record, the difference in tension between different nylon sets is a small fraction of the difference between steel sets. It's only a few pounds total across all 6 strings.

You may not need to fuss with the truss rod.

-brian