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The Phrygian Kid replied to Vinylhed's discussion Nylon stringed classical styled"If you're worried about intonation I'd say the easiest way is make a nice thick saddle that you can buzz the compensation into with a dremel.
I'd call their biggest limitation a serious loss in volume compared to steel, you want a…"
the anonymous pick replied to Vinylhed's discussion Nylon stringed classical styled"i agree with the nylon strings seemingly winding forever to get them up to tension the first time .. you will also notice they…"
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