I hold it both in standard position and âhalf classicalâ position:
- in standard position, the neck is only a few degrees above parallel to the floor. the body is sitting on my right leg. My right shoulder needs to be pulled back bit and my right forearm just above the wrist is locking the body in place against my torso and leg. My right foot is on a short lift.
- in âhalf classicalâ position, the neck is about 45-50 degrees angled from parallel to the floor. My right shoulder is pushed forward a little now and my forearm is still locking the body in place against torso and now mostly the left leg (where you drew the red mark). I sit up straighter. Left arm is extended away a bit more for the reaching the same frets. The cable is sitting on my right leg, just a little inward from the top. It is not uncomfortable, but it does stress the cable a little. My left leg is now on the lift.
Yes, the scale changes 0.5 inches across the 6 strings. I really donât notice it except for the tension or long stretch chords on the 5th and 6th strings.
The strings are what I labeled on the left hand column. I got close to the stock sizes simply by measuring them. I know the diameter of the Willy strings, and the solid cores wonât really be any different between manufacturers. The wound strings are again just an estimation because those will be different due to core shape, diameter, and sometimes the winding alloy. I ran several string options thru my spreadsheet and saw the odd tension and decided to try them. I didnât like the bridge problem the first time I had them on, went back to standard 9s, and then decided to block the bridge and try the Willy 8s again. I may keep that as my preferred set for that guitar.
The string sizes are from GHS string data. DY is simply their standard round core wound strings. The number is the effective diameter of the finished string. See their tension PDF file if you are feeling nerdy:
http://www.ghsrep.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/2/5/22258814/2020-ghs-elec-guitar-tension.pdf
The higher harmonics MAY be due to the scale length, but I suspect more due to the saddle height guides. I suspect this because when they are not straight, I get a clear chime that is very odd compared to other guitars.
I donât see a brand on the pickups. I could record some sound samples if you give me some idea what you want to hear - open chords, clean fingerstyleâŚ? Pickups are so personal, that you wouldnât benefit much from my opinion.
I bought a short cable end that I plan to use when I need to repair the cable. this should give better length so the bend is not happening right at the solid part.
I found a Strandberg Boden at my local Guitar Center, tried it there, but bought this one from Sweetwater because they had the exclusive walnut finish that I really like. Iâm irritated with Git Center anyway. 