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How does the construction of a guitar affect the string tightness/ stiffness? I hear a lot about guitar "A" requiring more left hand force than guitar "B". Given the same set of strings, scale, nut width, and action, is it possible for guitar A to have a different required pressure than guitar B? Does neck angle, bracing, etc., have an affect on the stiffness or tightness feel of a guitar? Curious to hear the luthiers' thoughts.
RE: Tightness and guitar construction (in reply to FlamencoD)
Its been discussed many times and its not something thats easy to put words on. Be sure of one thing, if the left hand (of a right hand player) is affected by a higher stiffness or pulsation of a guitar, then the right hand will be a lot more affected.
The stiffness/tightness/pulsation is mainly controlled by the stiffness of the soundboard and the strength of the bracing. Thats some 95% of the show. Later on, things like breakangle has a minor importance.
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