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Post String tension?
Hi Peeps.

Is there any problem with having a 10th string as a 1st (Classic-heavy gauge) for any amount of time? Any perceivable stress on the neck?

I cut my new 1 & 2 strings to short yesterday. Doh! :oops:

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Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:04 pm
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Oh jeez! Haha That sucks!

Weld the ends back on, see if that works Bahaha watch for perocity...hehe

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Hi Jaye.

:lol:

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loll I know, not funny. hahaha

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Well it's funny now, it wasn't 2 days ago.....

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Post Re: String tension?
In Classic tuning, I wouldn't do it. Baritone Melody, it should be alright (just off the top of my head.

Well, let me look around... (googling)...

According to an old search that I can't find anymore, the 10th string is a .012", and the 1st string (in classic tuning) is a .008". I wouldn't tune a .012 to that high D if I were you.

If you're in baritone melody, the 1st string will be an A, a fourth down, and the 12 might work. But an .008 or .009 will only cost a buck at the music store. The D'Addarios are nice and long - use those.

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