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hey Ethereal: I have my new 9str fanned classical actually getting built!
Jack's Fanned Fret 9-string Harp Guitar Project
- jack

Another factor coming from experience with the prototype - which had the high A at 22" - is that while the high A performs very nicely now that the guitar has woken up some after 2 years, the high B and E strings have very lousy intonation in the upper register, so many high chords are out of tune. I seriously want to avoid this on the next build, and so it seems appropriate to go with the longest possible high A in order that the other trebles should be longer too and therefore better in tune.

The basis of my decision on the low F# to go with 720mm (28-3/8") is because of the very poor performance of the F# on the prototype at 26-3/4". I sort of consider 700mm (27-9/16") but I am dubious. The present drawing reduces the fan to 4-1/16", and improvement over the 4-3/4 of the prototype.

Thanks as ever for all your feedback.

Ethereal: thanks for the feedback. The high A: I really feel that the best length for the string alone might be 600mm, or 23-5/8". However, this makes a 12 centimeter (4-3/4") fan which on the prototype is starting to seem excessive. I do agree that 23" even ()580mm is very good (my duo partner has precisely that on her straight fret 7)), but it is not compatible with the long fan-stretch to the low F#. Most Brahms-Guitar type 8 string players are going with between 615 and 630mm (24-1/4 - 243/4") and not complaining too much, although they do complain about the weak string and the breakage.
As a matter of experience now, fluorocarbon does not offer any advantage over nylon although it is workable.


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Hey Etherial, What's your latest and most current opinion on lengths of high and low strings on your fanned nylons? I am planning another build now after two years, acoustic classical tuned A4 down to F#1 (I think those are the right numbers), and am leaning toward 62 c to 72 c (in inches, about 24.4 - 28.3). Drawings are looking good, I'm very excited .... (ER, gotta coupla grand to lend me?... no? oh well, your advice is always welcome and you helped me out a lot with the prototype two years ago, which I have now converted to an 8 as the low F# didn't cut it).

thanks! jack

Hey man, I was curious if you could help me out with string tension. I'm getting a multiscale 7 string (27/25.5) to be set up for drop A. If I am a fan of 10-46 in standard E(25.5 scale) then what would be a suitable set? :)

Thanks man!

By the way do you know crimson guitars? and do you know anyone in the uk who would be willing to build my eleven string? I have been trying to get a quote from them, If I just got a neck and fingerboard from them, then I could fret it myself. .

hey what woods would you recomend for this build, bear in mind I am not the richest fellow.

how much did you pay for your oni? the big fann one.?

uk based guitar obsesives are hard to find in lancs.lol

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/luthiery-modifications-customizations/279098-11-string-advice.html#post4152756

Hey I was wondering if I could get some advice as a guy new to this lutiery stuff.

Hahahaha whoops! I was wondering why I couldn't find a thread :lol: I can understand hundreds, it's gonna be nearly £40 for three flipping sets, unbelievable! :lol: No problem dude :)

Hey mate

From what I've seen you're the guy who tends to co-ordinate SSO UK buys from Circle K to get the bulk savings, I'm gonna be ordering over the weekend to send on to Rusti in Italy to string up my in-progress 8 string with and was wondering if you were running low and wanted to get in on this, along with anyone else who usually does.

The love is real

As a string tension aficionado, I thought you would find this.. interesting.
Carvin DC800 8 String Guitar | eBay

Living in Lincolnshire now, it's flat and boring, and some of the locals seem inbred, but it's peaceful and good for cycling. Not sure I could go back to the hustle and bustle of a town haha

Dude, just saw your profile where you're located, I used to live in Westcliff in Southend. Haven't been back for a few years now though :/

Thanks Tom! Appreciate the help!

FATHER TOM! I need your string knowledge. I think I know what I need, but I wanted to confirm. I just bought a Ibanez SR305 with a 34" scale and want to tune to Drop A. What strings would you recommend good sir?

You gonna serve up a review of that Sunn preamp clone? I'm insanely curious.

Hey, I'm getting a 9 string built and a few people in the build thread mentioned your name. Any suggestions or advice?

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/luthiery-modifications-customizations/240229-equilibrium-guitars-9-string.html