GAS Alert!!!!

Stainless steel frets do make that easier, but more than anything else it's a technique that you have to work at. The SS just makes the move smoother, it doesn't help your accuracy or ability. Also, a good vibrato technique takes a long time to get to where it's almost instinctive, like you see the long-time players do it. Perseverence pays, though.

And don't worry about the heavy strings and high action. Stevie Ray Vaughn played on telephone poles a mile off the neck. There's a lot to be said for heavy strings that don't buzz, go dead, or fret out.

And yeah, I know. "I told you a million times! Never exaggerate!" <grin>
 
IME, heavier strings allow for lower action than lighter gauged ones.  They're at a higher tension for the same pitch (than a smaller gauge) and don't move as much as a result = lower action.
 
I'm back to 9s, too. If I practiced as much and played as often as I used to, I'd be running 10s or 11s. But, for casual use, those are a bit of a strain.
 
Cagey said:
I'm back to 9s, too. If I practiced as much and played as often as I used to, I'd be running 10s or 11s. But, for casual use, those are a bit of a strain.
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I find it is the opposite, the more I practice technique, the more I can use a lighter string as I am much more accurate.
 
I'm sure you CAN get heavier strings lower without buzzing. For me it's always being a question of getting enough finger under the string to bend without it slipping out. And to be clear - it's not really a problem I have bending note to note - it's vibrato on bent notes. It's just real slow vibrato.

Anyway  SS frets is OT enough for the Gas Thread. Bending technique is way off.  I'm not normally into these, but this is one of the prettiest boat oars I've seen.
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Super Turbo Deluxe Custom said:
IME, heavier strings allow for lower action than lighter gauged ones.  They're at a higher tension for the same pitch (than a smaller gauge) and don't move as much as a result = lower action.
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This.
 
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if I weren't out of work right now this would be a lovely superstrat with black hardware and a RW neck with a warmoth headstock
 
I like bendy bendy strings on my strats... 9s are great, and I have 8 on some... nothing to be ashamed of! the best of them use super skinny strings!!

I am even tempted to try these out some day!!!! if it is good enough for Willy, it will be good enough for me!! and his tone does not suck!!!


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The last two guitars pictured look amazing.  The boat oar isn't my shape of choice either, but look at that grain. :kewlpics:
 
I think I've finally settled on a paint/wood combination.

I'm not in the market for a Strat, but I think I'm going to carry over this package to the bass I eventually build. Or maybe not. I've flip flopped a half dozen times already.

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I'm not quite sure if I like the black/green/yellow bursts. Sometimes I think I do, sometimes I think not. They do grab attention, I'm just not certain if I could stare at it for 20 years.
 
swarfrat said:
I'm not quite sure if I like the black/green/yellow bursts. Sometimes I think I do, sometimes I think not. They do grab attention, I'm just not certain if I could stare at it for 20 years.
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I'm the same, i would probably get bored of it quickly... im sure it would provide me with many years of happiness but that body would go eventually  :cool01:
 
swarfrat said:
I'm not quite sure if I like the black/green/yellow bursts. Sometimes I think I do, sometimes I think not. They do grab attention, I'm just not certain if I could stare at it for 20 years.
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I'm looking to make a bit of a visual statement to keep up with the aural statement. 20 years from now (as you mention), I'm sure it'll be age inappropriate, and likely genre inappropriate for whatever I'm doing. For the next few years though, I think it'd be a fun instrument and hopefully function as a good calling card.
 
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