A relic in progress. The nut is too high and a few other things.Has anyone tried doubling the middle string on a IVI git? I use the middle string a lot and wanted to try it. Not sure I like the tone. Kind of jingly jangly. Will try it for a while.Bought the little cone on ebay. The metal pick guard is a happy accident. I screwed up the f hole on that side.Big box and cone and lots of volume.
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Hey Unc, I have an idea you should try................ Instead of using all three wound strings (5,4,3) and two different size strings in the middle.... try stringing her up with a set of #s 4,3,2 (bottom string steel, not wound) then use 2 of the same guage strings in the middle.
I took the old twelve string Stella I got from my friend Mark Bridge and made it a double course three string and I just love the tone. I use the middle set alot too and it sounds awesome. Try it, you might like it!
Good luck Hound. It sounds good, but the jury is still out on whether it will suit my style of playing. I had a great time building it. And now as usual, I am unmotivated to go back and tweak it. Will get around to it.
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Hey Unc, I have an idea you should try................ Instead of using all three wound strings (5,4,3) and two different size strings in the middle.... try stringing her up with a set of #s 4,3,2 (bottom string steel, not wound) then use 2 of the same guage strings in the middle.
I took the old twelve string Stella I got from my friend Mark Bridge and made it a double course three string and I just love the tone. I use the middle set alot too and it sounds awesome. Try it, you might like it!
Good luck Hound. It sounds good, but the jury is still out on whether it will suit my style of playing. I had a great time building it. And now as usual, I am unmotivated to go back and tweak it. Will get around to it.
Great headstock. I like the idea. I may just borrow this.