String tensions practical shortcut

[FrankHS]

I think a practical shortcut for trying a higher or lower tension set of strings is to use a normal tension set an
d just tune them all higher or lower to mimic the different string set tension. For example, the diameters of D'addario HT are only .001" greater than NT diameters, and LTs are .001" less than normal tensions. Maybe a downside is the different tuning may not excite the same box resonances that guitar was (maybe) designed for. But should provide a decent idea. My question: to increase or decrease a string set by 4 lbs. tension, how many quarter tones, cents sharp or flat to tune?
Thanks!

[Carey]

Not sure of the answer to your question, but I've tried doing it the way you mention, and think that other variables than tension per se quickly
take over.

[fazool]

I do the same

There is an online calculator and you can estimate total neck pull.


I used it once to do exactly what you described and it worked well

https://wahiduddin.net/calc/calc_gui..._from_size.htm

https://tension.stringjoy.com/

[ObiWanSymbian]

It will definitely test an instrument's ability to withstand higher/lower tension.

But overall experience can't be emulated this way, because of the resonances of the top/box, as you have suggested.