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Topic: String Tension |
Ken Koellner
From:
Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2024 4:15 pm |
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| Working on planning a build for an 8-string lap steel tuned in A6 -- F#AC#EF#AC#E. I'll probably go with a 24-25" scale length so it's pretty close to my square-neck resonator. I'm curious what is advised for string tension. Once I set the scale length I can use one of the online string calculators to figure out gauges, then if there's a pre-made set, close buy it, and if not, put together a custom set. |
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Ken Koellner
From:
Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2024 10:03 am
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I started with what I have on my reso 6-string for GBDGBD. I decided to try for G-6 tuning instead of A-6 so I just added two E strings. So I'm starting with the same tension as my acoustic. Anyone have an opinion if that's a good starting point for lap steel?[/img] |
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Les Ford
From:
British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 12 Dec 2024 7:22 pm
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| Cindy Cashdollar's website has a lot of options for tuning and gauges. |
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