I saw this illustration on another thread and it caused me to wonder whether those with ears that are so sensitive to the harmonic balance of a given note that they can even tell one type of wood from another also notice the tone of their instrument changing from note to note, as the nodes of the various harmonics in each note played align with the pickup they are using and so do not become part of the signal.
The illustration shows an open string and the 4th harmonic, but the same thing would happen to all the fretted notes and the harmonics they contain. Also, in many more cases the strength of the harmonic, if not lost altogether, would be diminished due to the pickup not aligning with the centre of the node.
Can anyone notice these harmonic variations when playing, or does the guitar seem to have a consistent timbre?
Thanks!
http://www.frudua.com/immagini/4thharmonicen.jpg
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If it sounds good does anyone care?
Here's a few more suggestions:
- Does the type of fretwire affect tone?
- Does body shape affect tone?
- Does ambient temperature affect tone?
- Does relative humidity affect tone?
- Does having fat or thin fingers affect tone?
- Does the position of my belt buckle affect tone?
- Can anyone here notice the difference when a pickup is moved by 1mm away from the bridge?
- Does anyone think I should get out a bit more?
- Does being called Tony affect tone?
Anyone who was more interested in playing than trolling internet forums would be aware of that.
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