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There have been conflicting information regarding string tension, so I contacted SCGC. Here is their response:
“The tensions that are advertised on our packs ( 165.6 for low and 176.7 for mid) would be the total tension across the fingerboard and on the neck if tuned in Standard A440 tuning.
I spoke to my associates here in the Admin office and it sounds like at one point a former employee had provided the wrong tensions in an email to someone in the player community and that information (apparently) had passed around quite a bit before landing on the Players forum.”
– Paul –
I am confused about string tension:
I have been told repeatedly that low tension = 156 lbs and Mids = 163 as expressed on the SCGC Forum https://santacruzguitarplayers.com/forums/topic/medium-tension-strings-2/
Post #7773However there is a statement on the Low Tension package
*Conventional gauges are modified to an optimal overall tension of 165.6 lbsAnd on the Mids package * conventional gauges are modified to an optimal tension of 176.7 lbs.
Can you please clarify?
– Paul –
Diligent use is wise for sure, oooh the blood pressure! I hope your instruments recover, but Im guessing short exposure should be ok. Mini Splits are a dream in my climate and it would be impossible for me to get my house below 45% humidity given our climate. I installed Fujitsu mini splits which have a controlled drying function, which gently cools and dries in a selected range and drying shuts down at a low of 45% in any setting. The downside of that function is that the fan speed is locked on a very low speed and as a result doesn’t cool efficiently during 90+ temperature days. Cooling and heating are set to thermostat temperature settings and not high-medium-low, so there is a lot of control over temperature/humidity. In any event, humidity control can be a challenge in any climate. I’m guessing you don’t need much of an assist in your side of paradise. Best of luck.
– Paul –
I live in the Northeast where we have low indoor RH during winter months; and high indoor RH during summer months. Over time, I’ve had a better experience managing the RH of the room where I keep my guitars rather than individual cases. I do not find that I have very tight control with in-case devices. However as I got older and got less tolerant of being uncomfortable (and had time to earn/save money), I’ve outfitted our home with mini-split units that have heating, cooling and drying functions. There are great energy rebates available to install these efficient units. For the last 10 years, I’ve been able to keep my entire house 70-72 degrees F and 48-54% RH for the months of May through October for less than $1/day operating costs.
– Paul –
EDIT ABOVE I meant to say: I settled on D’Addario XT PBs and I’ve been completely satisfied.
– Paul –
Bob, exactly my experience with my Italian/Coco OMG, which is different for sure but roughly similar in size. I eventually gave up on parabolic lights on that guitar. The trebles were not working for me. The mid-tension strings worked well. But eventually I settled on D’Addario XL PBs and I’ve been completely satisfied.
– Paul –
Yes he was a big influence on my life. My favorite album was — If I Could Only Remember My Name. It speaks to me and I still listen to it frequently. A complicated life to live, I suppose.
– Paul –
I enjoy SCGC Low Tension and D’Addario XT PB Lights as my go-to strings on my H-13. I find the XT strings add a “hair” more clarity, while the SCGC strings add a “hair” more of blend — if that makes any sense at all. Both are great choices for a fantastic guitar imo.
– Paul –
D’Addario XS Light strings (156 lbs) have the same tension as SCGC Low Tension (156 lbs). I think both are great options.
– Paul –
Just awesome Larry. Looks like you’re off to a great start. Richard is such a joy to listen to. I’m proud to be part of the SCGC extended family. Great instruments made by outstanding people. Thanks for sharing.
– Paul –
Very nice! It was enjoyable seeing what you are up to. Pre-retirement I made several business trips every year to Newport Beach, but that doesn’t help me see your shop now. I miss the steep take-offs from John Wayne. I would like to drop in, so I’ll have to find an excuse to visit Southern California. I hear you guys have nice winter weather (I’m in Massachusetts.) Best of luck Larry.
– Paul –
