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Author:  Colin North [ Wed Nov 23, 2016 3:50 am ]
Post subject:  Set up for "tapping" on an Acoustic.

Curious.
What would be your typical measurements for 6th/1st action at the 12th fret when setting an Acoustic for double-handed tapping?

Author:  Colin North [ Thu Nov 24, 2016 6:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Set up for "tapping" on an Acoustic.

FWIW, I did a complete refret on a Martin (Evo 43080 wire) out the door yesterday at 1.4/1.2 mm (just shy of 4/64th and 3/64ths) with Elixir nanoweb 47-10's.
Relief was a bit more than my usual at around 0.012/0.008 bass/treble.
Although it was intended for an owner who likes a low action, I noticed it "tapped" much better than my own beaters, so I just wondered about what others had found worked for them.

Author:  bcombs510 [ Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Set up for "tapping" on an Acoustic.

Good to know. 4&3 is pretty low! I bet it was easy peasy to play. :D


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