Jameslord wrote:
Hi Daniel,
Good luck! I'd be really grateful if you'd be prepared to share what you do and how to make the change.
I've been watching some of Greg's DBR videos and think this is the way forward for me - but I am no guitar tech and am scared of ruining my new stick
Thanks
James
Hi James (and thanks, Daniel for chiming in on the thread)
I don't have a Ten String Grand in DBR currently, but it is a really nice structure for that tuning.
Are you planning on using the low B or low C at the string 6 X fret position? If low C, then you don't need to change anything on the bass side.
The bridge nut and pickup settings will all need to be changed for the current 1-5 strings.
Generally the bridge screws will need to be higher, but watch when there is a stepped string (like your current lowest bass string) to make sure that it is.
this photo shows the general arc of the string heights:
the intonation slide blocks will all need to be moved closer to the tail of the instrument, with the block for 5 set slightly "longer than" where the block for 7 is now, and then each string gradually shorter as you move to the outside. thinking about the tuning itself, this means that string 4 will be slightly shorter than 7, string 3 will be "longer" than string 8, but shorter than 4, 2 slightly shorter than 3, and one slightly shorter than 2.
You didn't say if you have a PASV-4 or and ACTV-2, but there pickups can both be adjusted to matched the strings sets quite easily.
For the nut (thank you Emmett for an adjustable nut!), you will need to lower the flaps until the damper is working, as the strings will rider higher in the "V" slots.
I hope that helps!