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 Custom is slinky and very reactive. The Special is stiff in comparison.
My question: What is driving this difference? I know the headstock angle is steeper on the 1960. However, the stop bar on the 1968 is not even with the TOM, so in theory shouldn't that equal more tension? The '68 has higher frets and an ebony board, but should those things shouldn't make the strings easier to bend?
TLDR: How can I make the Special slinkier?
Any help would be awesome.
Thanks!
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 Custom is slinky and very reactive. The Special is stiff in comparison.
My question: What is driving this difference? I know the headstock angle is steeper on the 1960. However, the stop bar on the 1968 is not even with the TOM, so in theory shouldn't that equal more tension? The '68 has higher frets and an ebony board, but should those things shouldn't make the strings easier to bend?
TLDR: How can I make the Special slinkier?
Any help would be awesome.
Thanks!
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