Sting tension and compatibility

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Güiro

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Sting tension and compatibility

Would using two different strings sets with different tensions for the trebles and basses cause the neck to warp or twist? example: using high tension basses and low tension trebles

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gj Michelob

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RE: Sting tension and compatibility (in reply to Güiro)

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Would using two different strings sets with different tensions for the trebles and basses cause the neck to warp or twist? example: using high tension basses and low tension trebles

Savarez has packaged a set just like that, and some classical guitarists swear by it:
Savarez 540 HT Classic Series 540ARJ Alliance -
normal tension trebles, high tension basses

http://stringsbymail.com/sublist.asp?tCat=1&tMan=11&dMan=Savarez&tSer=51&dSer=540+HT+Classic+Series

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Anders Eliasson

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RE: Sting tension and compatibility (in reply to Güiro)

You can do that without any problems. I often play with trebles with a little higher tension that the basses and I know others who do the other way round.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 8 2009 23:12:14

Anders Eliasson

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RE: Sting tension and compatibility (in reply to Güiro)

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avimuno

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RE: Sting tension and compatibility (in reply to Güiro)

That's funny Anders... I do that too. I usually have hight tension trebles with normal tension basses (LaBella, Luthiers or simple D'Addario).
But everyone else I know is the other way around... I never really understood why, higher tension trebles and normal tension basses make more sense to me.
This is where you see that everyone has a different playing style.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 21 2009 17:36:28

at_leo_87

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RE: Sting tension and compatibility (in reply to Güiro)

what benefits do you guys see/hear/feel with high-treble, normal-bass?
if i were to try asymmetrical tension, i would probably go with higher tension on the bass since it buzzes more. but i've never tried it so i don't know.

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avimuno

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RE: Sting tension and compatibility (in reply to Güiro)

Hi at_leo_87,
I find that higher tension trebles give me a more 'crystal' like sound if that makes sense. They have a better definition and handle better when you really dig in. I find that it is very important when gigging because you just get a better sound overall.
As for normal tension basses, they tend to be a bit 'looser' than the high tension which is great for accompanying, although the sound is a bit thinner.
What really works for me is high trebles/normal basses for accompanying and overall high tension when doing solos.
Those are of course very subjective matters however.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 22 2009 8:46:11