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Location: Illinois | I was wondering if anyone knows if the string tension is greater with light strings (.012-.053) tuned to standard pitch or with medium strings (.013-.056) tuned a half step down (E flat).
I got into this conversation with a band member because his particular model guitar recommends the use of light strings only but he uses mediums and claims that since he is tuned to E-flat the tension is no more than the light strings tuned to standard.
Just wondering if there is any merritt to his thinking. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Here's a good guide to String Tension
http://www.daddario.com/DAstringtensionguide.Page |
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Location: Illinois | Thanks Gallerinski
According to the chart the string tension is pretty much the same from lights at standard tuning to mediums a half step down..I guess my buddy knows what he speaks of..... |
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String Tension Question