tapping strings

[Phil Bondi]

I have to admit, I agree with Ron on this one. While in my very early
developemental stages of learning this field, it was demonstrated to me that
even the slightest tap on a wire will cause an indentation in the
bridge..and I mean it was a slight tap. Yes, the string was under tension
and at pitch.

Up until that demonstration, I was tapping away to my hearts content,
thinking I was doing someting good for the tone. Sometimes it would, and
sometimes it wouldn't. This demonstration showed me I was potentially doing
more long-term harm than short-term good.

-Phil Bondi
tito@philbondi.com