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Title: Online String Tension Calculator
Post by: Elantric-fgn on November 28, 2009, 10:27:39 PM
http://www.mcdonaldstrings.com/stringxxiii.html (http://www.mcdonaldstrings.com/stringxxiii.html)
Title: Re: Online String Tension Calculator
Post by: Zipidy-fgn on November 29, 2009, 04:05:56 AM
Thanks Elantric. A couple of questions:

Why is the low E string under less tension than the A string? I'd have thought it would be linear according to gauge.

Also, how does total tension relate to truss rod tension - should they be equal?
Title: Re: Online String Tension Calculator
Post by: Elantric-fgn on November 29, 2009, 07:14:30 AM
http://www.daddariostrings.com/Resources/JDCDAD/images/tension_chart.pdf (http://www.daddariostrings.com/Resources/JDCDAD/images/tension_chart.pdf)

http://liutaiomottola.com/formulae/tension.htm (http://liutaiomottola.com/formulae/tension.htm)

Lutherie Myth/Science:
Human Perception of String Tension and Compliance in Stringed Musical Instruments

http://liutaiomottola.com/myth/perception.htm (http://liutaiomottola.com/myth/perception.htm)