String action? - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-28T18:19:41Zhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/string-action?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWith a real high action, as y…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-06-03:2477478:Comment:1484372016-06-03T02:14:27.148ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>With a real high action, as you get further from the nut some fretted notes can sound a bit out of tune compared to the open string, because you are stretching/bending the string more when pushing it all the way down to the fretboard. In contrast, when the string is already very close to the fretboard as with a low action, fretting it does not stretch or bend the string much. Some folks don't notice the intonation difference though, it's usually subtle. </p>
<p>Another possible downside…</p>
<p>With a real high action, as you get further from the nut some fretted notes can sound a bit out of tune compared to the open string, because you are stretching/bending the string more when pushing it all the way down to the fretboard. In contrast, when the string is already very close to the fretboard as with a low action, fretting it does not stretch or bend the string much. Some folks don't notice the intonation difference though, it's usually subtle. </p>
<p>Another possible downside is the 'trampoline' feel of high action paired with nylon strings....not unlike walking on a trampoline. ;)</p>