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It could also just be a very special order for an VIP endorser/customer. Stranger things have happened.

I always wondered what a truly balanced tension set (or close to it) would be like. I'll find out. Also, I opted for the smaller wrap, in case they're a good fit on the fretless.

 

Indeed! But it is definitely an unusual super headstock.

 

Sorry, I mixed the subject...I thought it was about the D-Roc in the front of the picture. Because I am too nervous waiting for my D-Roc Standard-5 to be produced and shipped LOL

 

Sweet! I'll order the brighter ones and give a review too. Did they have a tension calculator or did you use a different one?

 

I used this one, and fudged the gauges up or down based on what the calculator had for numbers vs. what Newtone had for numbers to be as close as I could.

String Tension Calculator

I started out by inputting the scale length & stock Dingwall strings the fussed it out from there.

I'm also awaiting a custom set of LaBella tapewounds to try on the fretless as well. Those are basically on 'special order/delivery TBD' for whenever.

 

Reminds me of the ones they made with the screwplate...

 

Wow, that's pretty crazy that the A string is the odd one out. Usually on a 34 inch scale it's the D string that is a good 10 pounds more than the rest.

Thanks for posting because I was going to just get the same gauges as the medium light Payson set but I'll try it as close as possible now.

 

I still see the D string being the highest tension, so check what you're plugging in.

Here's as close in the calc. as you can get to the Dingwall set:



This is the custom set of round core:



And these are the hex:


And note that my gauges may fuss by .001 or .002 on one side or the other based upon what Newtone had available, which will do things like move that A up a few pounds to be closer to the other strings.

 

oh yeah, I was plugging in the Payson medium light gauges which brings the D string close to the rest.

Also these are going on a Super for you? because I just measured 39 inches from nut to ball end on my Combustion, I'm not sure if that really matters but yeah.

 

You might be pleasantly surprised w/our SS 4string set, the E, A and D are Tapered. If you keep a brand new set tuned down it’ll have more pleasing tension, not too flabby, than if you tune down a really worn in set.

 

No, I mis-entered it on my order...I've already emailed them to ask to change the measurement for both sets.

 

Alright, here's what I got for mostly balanced in drop D

- Style: Diamond
- Wrapping material: Nickel Plated Steel
- String length from ball end to nut: 39 inches
- Core type: Hex
- Taper at bridge: 3rd, 4th, 5th
- 1st: .044 wound
- 2nd: .058 wound
- 3rd: .076 wound *
- 4th: .110 wound *
- 5th: .130 wound *

Didn't want to shy too far away from the medium light gauging because of fear that I won't like them, those strings already feel quite light to me. I asked them that if they have any resources regarding balanced tension for their stuff specifically to kindly share with us.

Hopefully I like these so I'll have more options for custom gauging moving forward.

 

Yeah, for me it's an experiment. We'll see. I've always ended up back where I started, but I keep trying, particularly with the Fretless.

 

Is that the gold?

 

It is!

 

Looks like my six way rotary is finished. Cant wait to pick this thing up.

 

Nice.
what selections did you use?
I can't remember if you said or not

 

Looks good. Who did the work for you? Did Mo do it in shop?

 

My rotary comes today! Gonna install it ASAP

 

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