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Tighter String-Spacing Pros and Cons
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:08 pm
by 8mileshigher
Folkie wrote:I just wanted to give everyone the update on the mod to my 360/12. I think I've finally succeeded in combining the best aspects of the 360/12C63 with those of the stock 360/12. Specifically, my 2010 360/12 now has the string-spacing of the George Harrison model, with the rounded cutaway and R tailpiece of the regular 360. (I am not a fan of the trapeze tailpiece or the sharp cutaway on the C63.) The only major difference is the neck radius, which is 10" on mine as compared to 7.25" on the C63. I am very happy with the way the guitar plays and sounds--plenty of chime from that G-pair! And, of course, tuning up is easier with more space between each low and octave string. So both the guitar mods (the one to my 330/12 and the one to my 360/12) have been successful. And I have a new guitar tech and luthier whom I trust to do major work.
Robert -- congrats on the sucessful Nut mod and glad to hear that its working to your liking.
Do you have before and after pictures of the Nut and comparative string spacing, for those who like intricate details
Re: Tighter String-Spacing Pros and Cons
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:24 pm
by Folkie
Well, Rich, I'm embarrassed to say that I've never posted a photo on this forum, although I imagine it's pretty easy. I don't have any "before" photos, but I will try to get some "after" photos posted soon!
Re: Tighter String-Spacing Pros and Cons
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:44 pm
by stsang
Folkie wrote:I just wanted to give everyone the update on the mod to my 360/12. I think I've finally succeeded in combining the best aspects of the 360/12C63 with those of the stock 360/12. Specifically, my 2010 360/12 now has the string-spacing of the George Harrison model, with the rounded cutaway and R tailpiece of the regular 360. (I am not a fan of the trapeze tailpiece or the sharp cutaway on the C63.) The only major difference is the neck radius, which is 10" on mine as compared to 7.25" on the C63. I am very happy with the way the guitar plays and sounds--plenty of chime from that G-pair! And, of course, tuning up is easier with more space between each low and octave string. So both the guitar mods (the one to my 330/12 and the one to my 360/12) have been successful. And I have a new guitar tech and luthier whom I trust to do major work.
Great to hear that your string spacing journey has
finally reached a happy conclusion. Thanks for keeping us up to date and all the best!
Re: Tighter String-Spacing Pros and Cons
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:14 pm
by Folkie
Thanks for all of your encouragement over the course of this procedure, Simon!