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superbadj · November 11th, 2008, 02:41 PM

well since strings (depending on the size you use, and your tuning) can put upwards of 200 lbs of tension

(pulling the tuners and bridge towards each other), with the stress focused on the neck and the neck-to-body joint, I'm thinking that reducing 7, 8, 10, 12 pounds of that pressure isn't going to cause any real problems with the neck, the joint, or anything else.

No worries.

November 11th, 2008, 02:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
superbadj Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: roanoke, va Age: 35 Posts: 1,766 24 Photos	well since strings (depending on the size you use, and your tuning) can put upwards of 200 lbs of tension (pulling the tuners and bridge towards each other), with the stress focused on the neck and the neck-to-body joint, I'm thinking that reducing 7, 8, 10, 12 pounds of that pressure isn't going to cause any real problems with the neck, the joint, or anything else. No worries.