Optimal string height on fretless CBGs

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Yup, not everyone will like this string height. I think it is a good compromise height to do both slide and some fingering.

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  • Hi, Andries.  Glad you found this.  

  • Hi John No i did now miss it!! i putt the video on my Google + Site ,(have to show off) and thanks for putting it up, for all the guy's to get there grievenses out of the way! fun to read, how they take the mickey out on you,and others, must  be a builder thing ! good to see you still have fun whit it! slide on !

  • True words, RTZ.

  • Best strings height is what the finger like done stress the phalanges.

  • LOL, Nancy.  That is a pretty gray cat and he is JUST THE RIGHT HEIGHT,

  • 306625748?profile=originalMeowwwwwwwwzers~~~~^..^

  • Good comparison to the fretless banjos too.

  • You are welcome, Brent and thanks.   Players can have fun with high action, but they also miss out on some fun.  Too low  and it bang and buzz.

  • I'm with you Unc. The last two fretless ones I built have a similar string height to a fretless banjo. You can slide it or "fret" directly against the wood. I've noticed that this setup helps some people play chords because if you are a little off with your finger positions you don't get the buzz you would if playing a guitar with frets. Good vid. Thanks.

  • Milt, being familiar with your build photos and videos, that is a good endorsement for those string heights.  

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