Keeping the string tension up on short scale basses?

[iamlowsound]

Core size affects the degree to which a string goes sharp on plucking, and the force to pluck to a given deflection. It does not affect the basic string tension. A string with a given unit weight, speaking length, and pitch will be at a given tension, regardless of core size. With a heavier core it should feel stiffer, as it is harder to pluck.

One slight misuse in statements here is use of the word "gauge." The true factor in the equation is Unit Weight, which is the mass per unit of length - as in grams per centimeter of length, or ounces per foot. This is closely related to gauge, but different strings are constructed differently. The gauge is just the outside diameter measurement of the whole string assembly. Depending on the metals used, the wire form, and the construction, there can be higher or lower mass with the same OD. For example, the compression wound strings mentioned previously use a non-circular outer wrap, and may be heavier than standard strings of the same OD - which would explain them coming to a higher tension despite their being the same gauge.

This post is why I love engineers

lowsound

 

[pilotjones]

Wow Pete, and you didn't even touch the percieved tension vs. Actual tension statements or the percieved tension in accordance with anchoring point.

I think it was covered earlier in the thread. And I've done it enough times...

 

[pilotjones]

This thread is a fine example of why I continue to come back to this forum - the capacity for high order meaningful conversation about a variety of aspects of this favored topic of mine is second to none. Anybody wanna group hug?

*bro-hug*

Hey, just trying to keep up the remainder of the TB Math Squad.

 

[pilotjones]

This post is why I love engineers

lowsound

Cool. Got a sister who feels the same way?

 

[Musiclogic]

If PJ is in NYC and Beej is afloat off W.Canada would that be considered a cross country, cross border, Island to Island bro hug?

 

[mikeyswood]

I would call it an "In Continent" hug.

 

[Musiclogic]

LMAO Mike

 

[iamlowsound]

Cool. Got a sister who feels the same way?

No, my sister hates it when I start talking engineering with my dad around here. I am a civil engineer and he is a carpenter that knows more structural engineering than most structural engineers.

lowsound