Does higher tension on guitar strings mean they are going to stay in tune better?

[Wayne27]

I heard that strings with higher tension stay in tune better because thet are hard to move. Is this true?

 

[Phantasmagoria]

I use 9's tuned down a half-step on practically all my guitars. Never had any problems with tuning. So "no" for me,,

 

[Mincer]

Usually, tuning issues have to do with friction at the contact points, not so much the tension of the strings. Some great players use tiny strings with trems and lots of normal bending, and on a well-set up guitar, it can stay in tune.

 

[Mr. B]

If your guitar nut is cut for 9 gauge strings and you put 11's on the guitar, it may cause even more tuning issues because of binding at the nut. What guitar are you having tuning issues with and what type of tuners are on it?

 

[ICTGoober]

I heard that strings with higher tension stay in tune better because thet are hard to move. Is this true?

I've only found this to be true on classical strings. The high tension strings normally sound better and last longer.

 

[zionstrat]

There are many advantages to heavier strings... but never heard of tuning...

https://www.guitaryoudreamabout.com/...ts-and-strings

 

[Aceman]

Simply - No.

 

[JMP/HBE]

Usually has to do with the type of guitar & the tuners.

 

[Seashore]

My electric guitars that stay in tune the best are more or less mechanically terminated at the nut - one Steinberger with string ends right behind the zero fret, and two locking Floyd Rose trems. The guitars with traditional cut nuts and headstock tuners stay in tune better when I keep a decent amount of graphite in the nut slots. I haven't noticed changes in string tension making a difference.

 

[beaubrummels]

I haven't experienced the gauge of string affect tuning stability in the 45+ years I've been playing. YMMV

 

[Wayne27]

Thank you all for the help.