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    Wraparound vs TOM String Tension

    It is a wraparound on the special. More fun: The necks on both guitars are basically identical in thickness. The custom has the ebony board (stiffer) BUT much higher frets and a shallower headstock angle. It's a bit of a conundrum - I of course wouldn't expect two "identical" guitars to...
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    Wraparound vs TOM String Tension

    Thanks, gmann! They are great and I am quite grateful. In re: enjoyment - I've been practicing a lot lately, and I find the custom so much easier to play. So, I'm gonna keep tweaking the special to try and get a wee bit closer if possible. I will say that for all extra work, that special...
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    Wraparound vs TOM String Tension

    Thanks, Wilko! I am going to keep experimenting with neck relief. Where I'm confused: I always thought the point of over-wrapping a TOM was to achieve wraparound feel/slinkiness. In theory, should not the wraparound be inherently slinkier than the TOM? Wouldn't the custom be even slinkier if...
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    Wraparound vs TOM String Tension

    Hello, fellow maniacs! I have two Les Paul reissues I love dearly: 1. 1968 Les Paul Custom Authentic (ca. 2002) 2. 1960 Les Paul Special (ca. 2007) Both are setup with the same strings, tuned to standard. The string tension is vastly different between the two, despite similar action. The...
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