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Old 01-26-2008, 08:39 PM
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How to get low tension on my strings?

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How do I get it?
is there a certain trye of string I need?
I have my action low and the tension is still to high for my fingers.

some help please!!
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Old 01-26-2008, 08:45 PM
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You can get lower gauge strings (thinner). There may also be some brands or sets that are designed to be lower tension than others. Try a search and see what you come up with.

Here's one to get you started:
i want low tension strings
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Old 01-26-2008, 08:49 PM
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You can get lower gauge strings (thinner). There may also be some brands or sets that are designed to be lower tension than others. Try a search and see what you come up with.

Here's one to get you started:
i want low tension strings
thanks man
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Old 01-26-2008, 08:50 PM
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DR Sunbeams and Hi Beams in roundwounds. TI Jazz Flats or the lightest gauge of Chromes in flats. Just a couple of avenues to pursue.
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Old 01-27-2008, 01:41 PM
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As posted earlier, lighter gauge (thinner) strings will have less tension. Also, round-core strings tend to have less tension than hex-core strings. Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Flats and Jazz Rounds, as well as DR Hi-Beams and DR Sunbeams are some examples of round-core strings.
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