Well those are all qualities that Randy mentioned..so most likely true in this particular case.. He sure prides himself on his work(manship) .. and aims to please. Generalizing, builders will often blame spring torque as the foremost culpert in determining easy, stiff, spongey or immediate, sensitive, trigger-quality button action.

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With most cajuns who play professionally it seems that is the case. They don't worry about volume they want a good sound and mic when necessary.

Several years ago an indivudal in Lafayette rebuilt old Sterlings and Monarch's and before he died I was able to get a Monarch from him. I had my Cajun tuned the same way and they sound the same. Not loud but what a beautiful sound. Very traditional.