Mind Riot's Guide to D'Addario String Tension

TotallyBr00tal · 04-16-2007, 01:37 AM

I just put a .49 and a .66 on my guitar and it is so much better now, the .59 was ok but way too flimsy, the .66 is so much better. Its definitely easier to play and sounds better also. This is my first post on here so whats up dudes.

zimbloth · 04-16-2007, 01:43 AM

Glad it worked out for you man. Welcome to the forum.

GWD · 05-30-2007, 11:19 PM

To further aid Mind Riot's guide everyone should use this String Tension Applet. It is an applet utilizing the same D'Addario equations but does the calculations for you if you give it some basic information like scale length, the string gauge you want and whether the strings are plain steel, nickel wound etc.

http://www.pacificsites.net/~dog/Str...ionApplet.html

MerlinTKD · 06-16-2007, 01:20 PM

This is an awesome post, I'm so glad it's here!

Question: has anyone experienced issues with the larger-than-standard E and B fitting through the nut or tuning post? I haven't tried this yet, but I'd hate to buy a full set of strings and two singles, then find the larger ones don't fit! So, any problems?

Garry Goodman · 06-16-2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bostjan

I pretty much use D'Addarios exclusively.

Any idea where I can find those .007"s? I might need some if I run out of Garry Goodman's .005"s before they become available.

I didn't even know they made an .026" plain. I had to set up a guitar once, where this girl used a .024" plain, and it ruined my wire snippers.

Kudos for doing all of this work. I don't think it should be deleted, just augmented to include new data.

Please keep an eye on http://octave4plus.com

robanomoly · 08-16-2007, 09:36 AM

If anyone is interested, I created a simple Excel spreadsheet for determining string tension based upon scale length and string gage. It is located here.

MerlinTKD · 08-22-2007, 09:00 PM

So I got my string set... and I think I miscalculated.

I knew I wanted to drop-tune to A, so I ended up getting a .68 for the 7th string... and it's way too big. It fits in the tuner and the nut, but is oversized for the bridge (ESP LFR). Plus, the jump in size is DRAMATIC. With a .34 5th and .46 6th, the .68 felt like a monster. Under my fingers, it felt out of place, like it didn't match.

The set came with a .59, but I may eventually compromise with a .62 or .64.

Anyone else have similar issues?

soldierkahn · 02-03-2008, 03:27 PM

how do i figure out my tension on my 1077 (27" scale) tuned to A standard with these gauges

11 -
14 -
21 -
28 -
38 -
49 -
60 -

Apophis · 02-03-2008, 03:59 PM

String Guage and Tension Calculator - Version 0.1.4 - 26 apr 1998

zimbloth · 02-03-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soldierkahn

how do i figure out my tension on my 1077 (27" scale) tuned to A standard with these gauges

11 -
14 -
21 -
28 -
38 -
49 -
60 -

That's WILDLY off the mark. Try 9-12-16-24-32-44-60, 10-13-17-26-34-46-62, 10-13.5-26-36-48-64, or 10-14-18-26-36-49-66. Or you can mix and match.

I tune to A standard, and I've always just used Mind Riot's guide as a reference. I know it won't be exactly the same as his calculations are for B, but I've gotten fantastic results from it.

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TotallyBr00tal ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LI New York Posts: 47 Real Name: john Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 Rig: Peavey 5150 Thanked: 0	I just put a .49 and a .66 on my guitar and it is so much better now, the .59 was ok but way too flimsy, the .66 is so much better. Its definitely easier to play and sounds better also. This is my first post on here so whats up dudes.

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GWD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 216 Thanked: 4	To further aid Mind Riot's guide everyone should use this String Tension Applet. It is an applet utilizing the same D'Addario equations but does the calculations for you if you give it some basic information like scale length, the string gauge you want and whether the strings are plain steel, nickel wound etc. http://www.pacificsites.net/~dog/Str...ionApplet.html

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