Sirplayalot
New Member
Seems the string tension feels a little tighter on my Vela, wonder if the break angle on the top loader bridge is a factor?
Last edited:
String tension on s2 Vela?
- Thread starter Sirplayalot
- Start date
Bowtiefanatc
Confirmed Bird Snob
Adjust the saddle height and truss rod. Mine plays like butter.
Even though I have problems with my hands on occasion I have no real issues playing my Vela. I use the 10 - 46 gage on mine.
The only thing I've noticed is; because the neck shape is not as wide and not as deep as my other guitars, it's almost like I have to "think ahead" with what I'm doing. I really have to concentrate on the positioning of my fretting hand more so with the Vela than with my other guitars. If I don't do that then certain things feel stiff. But as they say, your mileage may vary.
All in all I'm better of with a neck that's a bit wider and deeper and the Vela's a different little beast for sure. But oh, those tones!!
The only thing I've noticed is; because the neck shape is not as wide and not as deep as my other guitars, it's almost like I have to "think ahead" with what I'm doing. I really have to concentrate on the positioning of my fretting hand more so with the Vela than with my other guitars. If I don't do that then certain things feel stiff. But as they say, your mileage may vary.
All in all I'm better of with a neck that's a bit wider and deeper and the Vela's a different little beast for sure. But oh, those tones!!
Ovibos
Naughty Wood Librarian
Got mine recently, neck pretty much straight on a great setup out of the box.
Bends are a lil stiffer with the 10s to me, but I have 9.5s on most of my 25" PRSi and 9s on the ZM.
Will likely go down in gauge when I do the first string change.
Bends are a lil stiffer with the 10s to me, but I have 9.5s on most of my 25" PRSi and 9s on the ZM.
Will likely go down in gauge when I do the first string change.
Rhythmisking
New Member
Interesting...my Vela feels at LEAST as slinky as either of my Strats.
