Universal string tension calculator

Desecrated · 09-20-2006, 06:34 PM

http://www.kennaquhair.com/ustc.htm

Okay so what is the deal,
should I try to get the same tension on all strings (like all strings around 22 lbs) or find the perfect over all tension.

Desecrated · 09-21-2006, 01:03 PM

What is the perfect tension to go for ?

b3n · 09-21-2006, 02:51 PM

I recently ordered a tension matched set (should have been 9-60 but since I had a couple of 59's at home I used them) and have noticed a positive difference in my picking.

After a few days it started to feel 'right' and I'm going to stick with this set, probably with a 60 on the B.

WayneCustom7 · 09-21-2006, 02:55 PM

No Optimum is better

Optimum String Gauge?

Optimum String Tension Part DEUX!

zimbloth · 09-22-2006, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WayneCustom7

No Optimum is better

Optimum String Gauge?

Optimum String Tension Part DEUX!

Listen to this dude Rufus, he knows what he's talking about.. ^

JJ Rodriguez · 09-23-2006, 09:31 PM

Hey Wayne, what would the optimum set be for A tuning? Right now I'm using 11-70, so I like thick strings.

Metal Ken · 09-23-2006, 09:45 PM

I've tried equal tension and the optimum tension, Equal tension just doesnt feel right, IMO.

You dont want 14 lbs of tension on your lowest string cause it'll sound like a wet turd and you dont want 22 lbs of tension on your high E, cause it'll probably break before it even gets to pitch

zimbloth · 09-23-2006, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Rodriguez

Hey Wayne, what would the optimum set be for A tuning? Right now I'm using 11-70, so I like thick strings.

10-13.5-17-26-36-49-66. At least IMO. Or you could use the 10-68 set like Ken used on his RG.

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09-20-2006, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Desecrated Junk and harlot man. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North of sweden Posts: 7,527 Real Name: Jonathan Main Seven: Schecter Omen Extreme Main ERG: Orfea 10-string Rig: Behringer Thanked: 412	Universal string tension calculator http://www.kennaquhair.com/ustc.htm Okay so what is the deal, should I try to get the same tension on all strings (like all strings around 22 lbs) or find the perfect over all tension. Productive Desecration Since 2004

09-21-2006, 02:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
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09-21-2006, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Desecrated Junk and harlot man. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North of sweden Posts: 7,527 Real Name: Jonathan Main Seven: Schecter Omen Extreme Main ERG: Orfea 10-string Rig: Behringer Thanked: 412	What is the perfect tension to go for ?

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b3n ...Is unacceptable. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK. Posts: 1,576 Real Name: Ben Main Seven: Herbst Custom Rig: ME50 / FA60 Thanked: 3	I recently ordered a tension matched set (should have been 9-60 but since I had a couple of 59's at home I used them) and have noticed a positive difference in my picking. After a few days it started to feel 'right' and I'm going to stick with this set, probably with a 60 on the B.

09-23-2006, 09:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
JJ Rodriguez Pantysniffing zombie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 6,168 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7CT Rig: FramusDragon-Norbert Thanked: 42	Hey Wayne, what would the optimum set be for A tuning? Right now I'm using 11-70, so I like thick strings.

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