Building a "common string set" for renaissance guitar, baroque guitar, and viola da mano? - Early Guitars and Vihuela2024-03-29T11:39:35Zhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/forum/topics/building-a-common-string-set-for-renaissance-guitar-baroque?commentId=2111060%3AComment%3A168536&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDear Mark,
As suggested, sim…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2021-08-05:2111060:Comment:1685362021-08-05T06:52:16.415ZMartyn Hodgsonhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/MartynHodgson
<p>Dear Mark,</p>
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<p>As suggested, simply calculate the strings required for each instrument based on the tuning, the string length and string tension you would like and order strings accordingly. Most strings will last indefinitely (except for the first which can break if close to the breaking stress and especially there's a harsh edge at the nut) so the need to replace at some time will depend on your ear (is the string becoming 'false') and any perceived deterioration in the quality…</p>
<p>Dear Mark,</p>
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<p>As suggested, simply calculate the strings required for each instrument based on the tuning, the string length and string tension you would like and order strings accordingly. Most strings will last indefinitely (except for the first which can break if close to the breaking stress and especially there's a harsh edge at the nut) so the need to replace at some time will depend on your ear (is the string becoming 'false') and any perceived deterioration in the quality of the sound - especially of the basses.</p>
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<p>Martyn Hodgson</p> Thanks for responding! I defi…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2021-08-04:2111060:Comment:1686452021-08-04T04:00:54.750ZMark Hoemmenhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/MarkHoemmen
<p>Thanks for responding! I definitely meant this as a serious query. If it doesn't belong here, I'll move along without hard feelings.</p>
<p>I wasn't planning on "transferring strings." Rather, I'd like to know how many gauges of strings to keep on hand.</p>
<p>Thanks for responding! I definitely meant this as a serious query. If it doesn't belong here, I'll move along without hard feelings.</p>
<p>I wasn't planning on "transferring strings." Rather, I'd like to know how many gauges of strings to keep on hand.</p> Dear Mark Hoemmen,
I presume…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2021-08-03:2111060:Comment:1686422021-08-03T06:30:30.124ZMartyn Hodgsonhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/MartynHodgson
<p>Dear Mark Hoemmen,</p>
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<p>I presume this is a serious query so will respond in kind.</p>
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<p>It all depends on the nominal tuning of the instruments (ie of the four course guitar/ukulele as well as the others) and on the tension you require.</p>
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<p>One could, indeed, work backwards from any set of strings to see what individual string tensions you end up with - but would these be ideal?</p>
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<p>And anyway, what's the point - why not simply string each instrument…</p>
<p>Dear Mark Hoemmen,</p>
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<p>I presume this is a serious query so will respond in kind.</p>
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<p>It all depends on the nominal tuning of the instruments (ie of the four course guitar/ukulele as well as the others) and on the tension you require.</p>
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<p>One could, indeed, work backwards from any set of strings to see what individual string tensions you end up with - but would these be ideal?</p>
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<p>And anyway, what's the point - why not simply string each instrument as best and so avoid the tedious job of transferring strings!</p>
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<p>Martyn Hodgson</p>
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