okay, just received my Reiter Special(all maple with a brass tone ring/ Elite head), action at the 12th is 3/32"(at the wound 4th). No knot tailpiece. Bridge measures to be 5/8". What simple things would one change to hear a sound difference? (such as bridge/strings) and some recommendations.
being a beginner, i'm not sure of what i want to hear. Its a very nice bell like quality already-not thin.
Bridges: (1)what is the normal thought progression(thicker/thinner does what?)
(2) Height change-does it only change action or add to sound/projection?
Heads: what are typical changes you hear with a head change(as in what does a frosted top do/ what does a skin head do)
strings: (1) this has 10-10 GHS on it. throw out some brands you like and why.
(2) what happens when you go to 11-11 size(sound/feel)
stuffing: where do you place things(between the dowel stick and pot?) when you stuff it-and what is good to do that with?
and finally: what is considered a good starting setup(string set, action height, etc) for a beginner
oh, this has a scoop also if that matters
I think it sounds nice as is, i just want to get a handle on what to play around with to see what happens.
thanks-i know,lots of questions but this is all new to me. thank you for your learned thoughts/opinions
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