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Topic: Converting Gibson J60 to lap slide - string height like KJP? |
Hans Henrik Rasmussen
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Denmark, Copenhagen
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Posted 5 Jan 2010 3:55 pm |
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Hi all,
I'm converting my Gibson J-60 to lap slide and I read in Terry Sullivan's excellent summary of his time with Kelly Joe Phelps at the Fur Peace Ranch that KJP has the action on his converted J-60 at 7/32 of an inch (about 6mm) from the top of the fret. I thought this seemed a little low so I wanted to check with you guys if you think it sounds alright?
My Lazy River weissenborn is at about 13/32 (10mm) so I was planning on settling on a little under 9/32 (7mm) for the Gibson J-60 - just to not go too low.
Thanks!
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Mark Mansueto
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Michigan, USA
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Brad Bechtel
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 6 Jan 2010 7:40 am
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That height seems low. Are you permanently modifying the guitar by replacing the nut? Have you considered buying an extension nut and slipping it over the existing nut? That's a very inexpensive option that will give you a more or less standard string height.
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Hans Henrik Rasmussen
From:
Denmark, Copenhagen
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Posted 6 Jan 2010 3:54 pm
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Well, it is permanent. I have an extension nut on another guitar and actually its action is lower than KJP's - about 6/32. And as far as capo goes, I'm using a hand made KJP-style capo so that's not going to be a problem.
I think I've settled on a little under 9/32 (7mm) unless someone here comes up with a good reason to go higher.
Thanks for the replies!
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