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Effect of tension on volume and tone
I’ve been using medium tension bass strings and high tension trebles on my nylon crossover. I’d like to have easier fingering, so I’m thinking about dropping down to low tension basses and medium tension trebles.
Any thoughts on what effect that would have tone and volume? |
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Very interesting...I haven't thought of that, but it totally makes sense. I've been talking to a builder who recommends low tension strings on his guitars, and he does build a lighter braced historic guitar, so your comment is well received!!
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I think that the the OP's question is an interesting one, and not really easy to answer. Volume is a subjective thing, and a looser string will in general give
more overtones than a tighter one, which can give an impression of more more fullness to the sound (think of a harpsichord's looser strings and pleasing jangliness, v a pianoforte's more centered and fundamental sound generated by its tighter strings), though the higher-tension set will put out more acoustic power. The "choking" issue mentioned above can also be a big factor, especially in lightly-made instruments. I like the sound of looser strings, but sure wouldn't say it's "better".
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