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Keith DeLong

 

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Dartmouth NS Canada
Post  Posted 7 Sep 2002 11:32 am    
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I bought a Regal dobro roundneck and had a raised nut put on it (also had it converted to lefthanded), raising the nut gave me more volume as well as making it easier to play.
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R. L. Jones

 

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Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
Post  Posted 8 Sep 2002 3:31 am    
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This thread saya opinions please. I`m not one to throw cold water on others fires of enthusiasm, but if you really want the best shot go for the best, most practical route. If you want to play steel guitar, electric, or accoustic,that`s what you should get. Improvising, by changing the intended use of an instrument,just "aint ' the best route.
Square neck is just stronger,because it was built to hold more strain. Choice of strings, makes a big difference in the sound,tone, and volume.You cant use hesvy strjngs on a round neck, you risk damaging your investment. over the years I have made all the mistakes,some more costly than others.
Well to cut to the chase , dont buy a round neck to play steel on it can work and sound O K ,but the square neck is more suitable in all cases.
I use an .018 for the first string .020 for the second .22 for third, now these strings can take it and they sure deliver I would not advise any thing larger
Again , opinions, We all have one. I hope this helps someone not make the same mistakes I have made. Today .I have the best looking , best sounding guitar I have ever seen or heard, It didnt come cheap
R.L.
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