DSK wrote:
More likely it'll be
between half and a quarter of that, say between 3/32" and a 1/4". Is that enough
to affect tuning, when the shrouds & stays are also undergoing thermal
expansion?


Doug, don't forget the the stays are expanding too, albeit not as much but
it does make the delta smaller.

I wouldn't loose any sleep over it.

Cheers
Marty