Guitar strings dilemma...

[dave74]

Re: Guitar strings dilemma...

Really do wish the string-brands would all do their own tension calculators, since there's different core/wrap-ratios, core-shapes, and wrap-materials.
There seems to be quite some variation between different calculators.

Feel is the deciding factor for me though.
I like them to feel very close to balanced, but that means the plains will show far less tension on the calculator.
Plains don't need as much static-tension to feel tight,,,,,as they're essentially about like an unwrapped core wire.
Wounds can have a higher static-tension and still be very stretchable.

 

[dave74]

Re: Guitar strings dilemma...

Why not just use a regular 10-13-17-32-42-52 set? It isn't hugely different from what you're using now and a lot easier to find.

If he's used to that 28-38 and went up to 32-42 that would be a huge feel difference,,,,at least on those strings.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: Guitar strings dilemma...

Like several others, I'm a reformed custom string set user. D'Addario XL 10-46 is fine for all my solid bodies. 12-52 on the 175, 13-56 on acoustic, and 11.5-41 on the mandolin.

I do use a custom 10,11,13,20,10 set on my banjo, because Bela Fleck and a handful of other guys no one here knows use those gauges.

 

[toowrongfoo]

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Did anyone mention this?

http://kaliumstrings.com/strings/

Pretty good, but I can't be bothered personally.

If I had it my way, I'd use 10-46 but the 17 would be an 18. Other than that they are close enough and easy to get.

 

[Davii]

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I thought 9s were pretty light, 10s fairly standard, or have I missed something :dunce:

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: Guitar strings dilemma...

I thought 9s were pretty light, 10s fairly standard, or have I missed something :dunce:

For the vast majority of players, you are correct.

 

[toowrongfoo]

Re: Guitar strings dilemma...

Common, guys, seriously, what I mentioned should be an option...............