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Guitars with 650 and 655mm
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Ricardo
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 RE: Guitars with 650 and 655mm (in reply to frhout)
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I have one guitar 651 (measured from nut to bone along the string), and another that is 664. I NEVER new they were different UNTIL i measured them. In fact, the 650 felt bigger, but it was my imagination. Now I am aware because I measured, but hopefully you understand my point. Some easy guitars I always assume were so because they were smaller, but after measuring, I still get surprised. The number 1 factor in the left hand ease or tension is due to the action set up. A 648 guitar with high action might feel tighter than a 671 with a very low set up. You WILL become aware of the difference only when stretching in the first postion to as far as you can go. But like I said, you might still "trick me" when the action thing comes into play.
OH, I did notice that the guitar with 650 vs 664, the head stocks and nuts are almost equal. Where the physical difference is is the Bridge is closer to the soundhole (smaller space between bridge and soundhole, more space behind bridge to the bottom end) on the 650. Hope that makes sense.
Ricardo
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Date Nov. 27 2007 4:23:37
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Ricardo
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RE: Guitars with 650 and 655mm (in reply to itoprover)
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ORIGINAL: itoprover
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ORIGINAL: Ricardo
I depends WHY you raised the action in the first place.
Oh, I did it because I wanted to boost the volume of the guitar because it was too quite for dance classes and restaurant where I play.
 Well, understand boosting volume in those situations is a problem of "orders of magnitude".  The loudest guitar on earth won't kill LOUD TALKING of many people, or loud stomping and clapping and singing. Even if all you do is strum hard as hell. If you were playing in concert halls only, with hushed audience paying attention, it might be a little bit noticeable if raise the bone to get some volume. The guitar is an intimate instrument, always was and always will be. Put the action where it makes you feel comfortable playing, not too low so the strings fret out, and not too high of course. Then buy a mic,PA, and GOOD speaker. It is worth it if you want to be heard, REALLY. Higher action won't make THAT big a difference.
I have been in situations were we went acoustic only because PA at lowest setting was too loud, but you will know when that will be. In the mean time, dont' make life tough on yourself!
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