Roland Rock Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I've read a lot about people not liking certain strings because of the high tension. I don't get it - why would you want floppy strings? The only reason I can hint of is bending, but otherwise, what is the advantage of lower tension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1345982475' post='1783746'] I've read a lot about people not liking certain strings because of the high tension. I don't get it - why would you want floppy strings? The only reason I can hint of is bending, but otherwise, what is the advantage of lower tension? [/quote] I've read a lot about people not liking certain strings because of the low tension. I don't get it - why would you want to rigid strings?.......... Personally I like both. I like TI Jazz Flats (lower tension) and I like La Bella 760FS (higher tension). The lower tension requires a more delicate touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charla Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 We all play various styles and have different techniques and preferences; one man’s meat is another man’s poison. Can’t get the `feel’ I want if the string tension is too great, and I do bend, but just for vibrato; there’s a whole new argument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yup, horses for courses! - There are times when I want to do ridiculous Jerry Donahue string bending, other times I want a rock solid string for fast pick work. It depends on what music I am playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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