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Old 12-25-2009, 06:34 AM
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so i got a set of ghs precison flats..put them on..and the E string is a bit floppy compared to the rest of the strings..and when i get to drop D it get's worse..

what is the main reason behind this..i had a set of fender flats prior which were lighter gauge but the E was a bit better.

what should i be looking at the next time i buy strings if i want high(er) tension ?
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Old 12-25-2009, 08:12 AM
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Unfortunately a lot of string makers don't bother to inform us of the tension of their strings.

Within a string model you can increase tension by going to a thicker string. Jumping from model to model or from maker to maker gets fun, unless you stick to those who provide information about their products.
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Old 12-25-2009, 08:18 AM
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get some chromes
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Old 12-25-2009, 08:27 AM
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+1 on the D'addario chromes. My tired 50 year old fingers hate 'em, but they're probably just the thing for you.
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Old 12-25-2009, 08:46 AM
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+1 on the Chromes. Your neck might need some adjustment after you put them on.
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Old 12-25-2009, 11:01 AM
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chromes have medium high tension.. if you want more tension that them.. try some fender or rotosound flats
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