tension

[Ryanrocksursock]

i have heard the the closer the winds are to the bottom of the post on the tuning pegs it increases tension is this true??

[bassteban]

It could increase downward pressure against the nut, if that's what you mean.

[lug]

As far as tension in the actual playing section of the string, no. A certain amount of tension is needed to cause an individual string to resonate at a certain frequency. More tension wil change that frequency. So, to be in tune requires a certain amount of tension. Different types of strings require different tensions to be a ptich, but that is based on other criteria like size and core type.

[lonote]

Originally Posted by bassteban

It could increase downward pressure against the nut, if that's what you mean.

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