You nailed it! The balance is right: still enough resistance to enable total control over the piece, but not so much that you can’t blow through it. Before, I felt like the resistance was so much that there was no “sustain” to the sound. It was like trying to keep a heavy door from closing on you. Now I can maintain the tone at lower volumes. Still has the beautiful dark tone quality. Wow, this might just end up being my go-to combo piece! Not bad for about $105 in total! Thanks a mil,
