hammer40
Well-known member
I was wondering if anyone else uses Bb tuning on there baritone? I seem to keep popping a string, either the 1st or 3rd string. I thought I had the right diameters but maybe not. I have checked the nut and saddle and both seem to be free of anything that would cause it to break a string.
I have tried different brands, even the recommended Southcoast set, which had the third string break on me.
I have asked for help with this string diameter calculation before, usually just get referred to the string formula from D'Addario, which I (I know, I'm a idiot) can't figure out. So if anyone has a string set that is working for you, would you mind posting what you're using, or the diameters? I prefer fluorocarbon, but nylon would be okay as well.
I can order some strings in an even thinner diameter, but there must be some accurate way to know what to use.
I have tried different brands, even the recommended Southcoast set, which had the third string break on me.
I have asked for help with this string diameter calculation before, usually just get referred to the string formula from D'Addario, which I (I know, I'm a idiot) can't figure out. So if anyone has a string set that is working for you, would you mind posting what you're using, or the diameters? I prefer fluorocarbon, but nylon would be okay as well.
I can order some strings in an even thinner diameter, but there must be some accurate way to know what to use.