> About 65% of BP is usually the limit up there. That puts your upper end > not greater than 54 mm or so (depending on whose formula you are > using). A combination of too long speaking length plus a worn or sharp > capo bar might contribute to the net effect. > > David Love And who's wire. It would be about 65% for International Gold wire. Roslau would be closer to 72% at 54mm, I think. I'd guess Tom's probably using Roslau. Replacing the wire with IG might just get him up to pitch. I did a scale for someone a while back for a 9' Everett. It had a C-8 of 58mm, putting it at 83% break by Sanderson's formula! I recommended moving the bridge forward 4-5mm. Ron N
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