PC Board Spacers and String Tension

As a matter of fact and not opinion, a string that is tuned to pitch cannot have it's tension changed without changing it's pitch. Likewise, there is only one "tension" a string can have at any given pitch. Sorry for the bluntness but string tension and length are the only two variables that work to create pitch. Change either one and the pitch changes.

Perhaps there is more to the issue than you've put forth here? Could he have been talking about changing the down pressure on the bridge? That CAN be changed by altering the break angle over the saddle but this won't change the tension of the playable length of the string.

 

ive got that book, and its awesome for newbies and seasoned vets alike. i STILL dont believe in boiling strings though

i wanted to try this... ill let you know

also, string gauge also affects pitch

 

^^^Hambone is spot on.

Here is a link to the discussion on tension versus flexibility from two weeks ago.

 

One more time from the top.......this is from one of my posts previously on this topic.

"This topic has been flogged previously. The physics are indisputable. Length past the bridge makes no difference in tension. Gary Willis is a very sharp technical person. And that is why I was mystified that he would make the statement about the spacer. It just didn't make ANY sense. I did however go back and look at the page in his book that illustrates the spacer. It works for him because his B sting is TAPERED. The spacer effectively reduces the length of tapered core from 1/2" in front of the saddle to almost zero making the string less floppy. Increasing the length of a normal string CHANGES NOTHING regarding stiffness or tension."

 

Mike Lull does essentially the same thing by adding a B string thru-body ferrule. I'm not sure if its the actual lengthening or thru-body stringing that makes a difference in tone...if any.

Riis

 

Well that makes total sense... for a change.
What would make even more sense would be to NOT USE A TAPERED FRIGGIN' B STRING if it feels too floppy.

I missed that in the last thread concerning this. Every time I see this topic come up, it gets ridiculous and I glaze over.