I was thinking about the balance thing too. The difference I have been experimenting with is probably less than two inches (yankee measurement), but seems to make a huge difference. I agree with your not liking the half position too high. This was the reason why I started experimenting again; I have EPs on and my strings are a little high at the nut - which doesn't feel ideal when walking (jazz). One disadvantage of having it too low is the need to bend more in the high positions - at my age my back needs to be looked after. A young guy like you, Ken, wouldn't have that problem!
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