Blackdog131
Well-known member
Really want to get the Islander MAT 4 Spalted maple in a tenor scale, just a few things that i need a heads up (or down on). First off the saddle profile makes it look as though it'd be difficult to get a very low action. I like it around 2.5mm at the 12th and worried i may not be able to achieve that with this saddle configuration?!
Also i've had mixed reviews on the bridge pins causing annoyance, snapping strings etc. I play a half step down so i doubt i'd have as much trouble as others but just making sure I'm buying the best instrument for my very modest budget of £200 whilst trying to satisfy my aesthetic desires! I know people rave about ponos i just find them abit bland to look at.
Also how do people find the wider nut width? what kind of an impact would it have on barring chords if any?
Thanks for the advice
Also i've had mixed reviews on the bridge pins causing annoyance, snapping strings etc. I play a half step down so i doubt i'd have as much trouble as others but just making sure I'm buying the best instrument for my very modest budget of £200 whilst trying to satisfy my aesthetic desires! I know people rave about ponos i just find them abit bland to look at.
Also how do people find the wider nut width? what kind of an impact would it have on barring chords if any?
Thanks for the advice