Tightness and guitar construction (Full Version)

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FlamencoD -> Tightness and guitar construction (Feb. 14 2013 18:35:46) 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.

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Anders Eliasson -> RE: Tightness and guitar construction (Feb. 15 2013 7:27:30) 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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