Thanks to all for the feedback. I usually play 10's on all of my other axes, but lately I have been after that low-down ballsy sound of SRV and KWS. Thanks lord.. the extra springs and the truss rod adjustments seemed to do the trick. And, yes it does take some getting used to playing these fat dads but it seems a lot easier with the drop d tuning. Now I can wake the neighbors with the sound of thunder. :cool: