> based on the length of the strings, even though the notes and
> "frequencies" are the same.

Yes. An E on the 14th fret of the D string is the same frequency
as an open 1st string but the length to the bridge is much shorter
(less than half) and the D string is heavier, probably wound, and
will have fewer high frequency overtones, ie sound "thicker"
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