Wrapping the strings over the stop bar reduces the break angle over the bridge, and theoretically gives the strings a looser, slinkier feel. There have been countless discussions in many forums about the wraparound increasing the sustain, with the ayes equalling the nayes.
I've tried it and personally, I don't think it increases sustain, but that's just my opinion. YMMV..........................
Last edited by Plank_Spanker; March 1st, 2008 at 07:47 AM.
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