why do people like calling this tuning D flat? I get it, it’s technically correct, but tuners go off of sharps. i think it just makes more sense that way.
A semitone is also called a half step or a half tone and you can call it drop Db or Drop C# it's all personal preference. If you know what I mean why draw so much attention to it?
So this year I've been getting harsh "overtones", not sure what else to call it, a wierd resonance, when playing certain chords on a Taylor 114ce left handed, that's related to the G string. It is so annoying that I don't want to play the guitar. If I mute the G string when playing the chords (G and C), no overtones, so know where it's coming from. Been driving me crazy for some time. Didn't occur when I first bought the guitar. Your explanation of the difference in string angle when winding up vs down the post made perfect sense. I haven't had an issue with the G string going out of tune, but this solved the issue of the wierd sounds my guitar was making. I did change the technique of applying strings earlier this year, winding down, but have changed that. So, you are exactly right, the larger string angle by winding down the post was creating undue pressure on the nut, in my case, producing unwanted resonance. Problem solved! I'm enjoying playing this guitar again. Thank you so much for posting this video!
Gotta say,Jamie,that was the best advice on this problem on RU-vid Wouldn't have thought the minuscule difference in height on the pole would have solved this problem.Typical example of' hiding in plain sight'.Many thanx'
mate you can hear how the attak pik has a brighter sound when picking especially in comparison to the tortex being more muted. I feel like the difference in sound could be compared to having your EQ knob on an electric guitar all the way up vs turned down some.
I play with a fairly low action 1.5mm on the thick E. Didn't know that Malmsteen used a high action. I have an Aria Pro II which is low and I have an Ibanez which is slightly higher. I am debating whether to lower the action on it, or leave it the same.
Listen to how bright and aggressively the strings are snapping as he picks them versus how soft and gentle the strings are plucked with the second pick.
I think that 1,2mm on treble and something above 2-2,5mm on bass side is good compromise. I mean... When the action is low, very low there is buzz sound (many claims that it's not on the amp but i hear it on amp anyway) - of course buzz sound can be part of your style but most guitarist trying to avoid that. In low action sustain is much worst and there is no way to play more agressive on guitar. It will only buzzing then. But there is also some pros. Easier to play, no intonation problems - chords sound so perfect clear. With high action we have great sustain but it can couse some problems with clarity of chords (string changing lenght while pressing to fret way more than with low action). Also bending is much more difficult. It depends what kind of music you want to play i think. For punk music i prefer high action, metal - low, blues, rock and most of music genres - middle.
