highest tension strings

goodeyesniper75 · #1 06-05-2008, 06:10 AM

What are the highest tension strings regular and when detuned? Is a heavier string tighter when detuned or is a lighter gauge string?

steve

ganga · #2 06-05-2008, 06:19 AM

Lo riders from DR with the hex core are damn tight. I'm not sure if light or heavy gauge makes it stiffer/softer.

Darkstrike · #3 06-05-2008, 06:21 AM

Heavier are tighter, hex cores are too, I haven't found anything tighter than Rotosound Steve Harris signature strings yet.

danis · #4 06-05-2008, 06:53 AM

+1 to Rotosound flats.
Perfect for detune.I tune in C and these strings are as tight as most common strings tuned in E.

goodeyesniper75 · #5 06-05-2008, 07:10 AM

rotosound flats it is then, they should sound good on the ricky...

Parabolic Box · #6 06-05-2008, 05:39 PM

I suppose the highest tension would be a set of BEAD tuned up to EADG...