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RE: Has anyone here tried "Stri... (in reply to avimuno)
I recently bought a set of these on my Sanchis as the break angle on the upper strings, mainly the 1st, was very poor and I wanted to be sure of maximum downward pressure on the saddle, especially as I use a pick up system with UST as part of the equation. I didn't want to drill another set of holes (to make a 12 hole tie block) and the string ties seemed like a simple, cheap solution for peace of mind.
No problems so far, I have gigged a couple of times with them on, for several hours each time. I once used Bridge Bone Beads (same idea) but these are better, especially on a flamenco guitar, as they have a much lower profile. Bone beads used to stick up in the air and also snapped my strings (a problem reported by others too, elsewhere). I have not read any reports of this problem with string ties.
RE: Has anyone here tried "Stri... (in reply to avimuno)
Ive been using those small simple beads that you can buy bags of it for 0,5€ and never had a problem. I just use them so that the knot doesnt chew the hole in the bridge.
They're almost unnoticeable, especially if you buy small black ones.
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RE: Has anyone here tried "Stri... (in reply to avimuno)
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I recently bought a set of these on my Sanchis as the break angle on the upper strings, mainly the 1st, was very poor and I wanted to be sure of maximum downward pressure on the saddle, especially as I use a pick up system with UST as part of the equation. I didn't want to drill another set of holes (to make a 12 hole tie block) and the string ties seemed like a simple, cheap solution for peace of mind.
No problems so far, I have gigged a couple of times with them on, for several hours each time. I once used Bridge Bone Beads (same idea) but these are better, especially on a flamenco guitar, as they have a much lower profile. Bone beads used to stick up in the air and also snapped my strings (a problem reported by others too, elsewhere). I have not read any reports of this problem with string ties.
Thanks for the feedback amigo! I thought that something like that could come into play when it came to break angle.
RE: Has anyone here tried "Stri... (in reply to avimuno)
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ORIGINAL: avimuno Thanks for the feedback amigo! I thought that something like that could come into play when it came to break angle.
Well yes I don't seem the point of 'accessorizing' my guitar for no reason. I don't have these on my other flamenco or my classical guitars, no point.
I don't like the white ones in the video you linked too, I have the amber ones which I think are a lot more discreet and they match my guitar top, you can see them here: http://www.string-tie.com/
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RE: Has anyone here tried "Stri... (in reply to avimuno)
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Oh c'mon... wouldn't you like to be able to dive bomb in the middle of a falseta por buleria?!?!?
Actually , now that you mention it ,...YES ...that would be soo cool ...I think it could make a great ending ....and some interesting falsetas . by diving first and letting it come back up up and down the neck ...... ,, Thats it .....I need a experimental mental luthier .....NOW .......
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