Blackdog131
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Do zero frets reduce the increased tension you seem to get when barring the first frets? Or was it for intonation alone? Also do you find these on any higher end instruments, and any pros and cons of their usage?
There should be no difference. That being said, unless the ukulele with the nut is very precisely set up, there will be a difference exactly as you describe. The reason is that with a zero-fret, the action is set at a perfect height in relation to the other frets, (unless there is some kind of problem with the instrument). With a nut, that's not necessarily the case, and the strings may be a bit higher.
I like John Lennon but I don't get the logic of his quote in your signature line. Apparently you do get it so what does it mean to you?
I get that if we gave a little more money to others there would be a little less poverty. I'm not aware of any wars that would be stopped however.
Listen real closely to the song Imagine. Even better play it and sing it. It's my favorite song. If we lived by it, it would stop wars. We'd probably settle things by competing in sports.
I like John Lennon but I don't get the logic of his quote in your signature line. Apparently you do get it so what does it mean to you?
I get that if we gave a little more money to others there would be a little less poverty. I'm not aware of any wars that would be stopped however.
Actually, I don't see any disadvantage to it - does anyone?
I have a LfdM As does New Kid and it has a zero fret. These are high end expensive ukes so a zero fret is not for just "cheap" ukes. As stevepetergal pointed out a zero fret is all about getting your contact points at the perfect height. There is no difference in tension as the fret spacing at the first fret is the same as a standard set up.
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