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Old 11-03-2017, 07:39 AM
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Default String tension

Is there a big difference in tension between medium and light acoustic string sets.

It doesn’t feel too different, but in terms of percentage how does it really affect Guitar stability and geometry over long term?

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It's about 15% or so.
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Old 11-03-2017, 01:37 PM
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It's about 15% or so.

That's really not bad !! THANKS !
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