I have noticed that the only string that ever breaks on my classical guitars is the D string. And like you, I can only remember this having happened when I'm not playing them. Conversely, I only seem to break the top string on my electric and acoustic guitars, and this usually happens while I'm p...
Well, I had a quick look online, but couldn't quickly find tension guides for classical guitar strings. But, from experience, it always seems that a D string on classical needs a LOT of tuning up - so it must be pretty tight...
Hello again @Tim, the three sets of Savarez strings at this link all have greater tension on the D: savarez.fr/anglais/cantiga_alliance.htm That's the only individual tension lists I found so far - there are loads of lists and diagrams for the tension of full sets of strings.
thanks for that @Bob. I'd have thought that tension on each string would be virtually equal. This shows less than 10% more, not a lot. On my electrics, I use a weird combination, not available in sets, but that's to make bends easier- not something you do much on classical guitars.
Not a clue !! But, I often use 8-10-12-24-28-42 as my go-to set on standard scale guitars. All wrong, I have been told, but 35 yrs on, and no warped necks, great action, easy bends, and no breaking strings. Works for me !!There are probably charts out there, I'll check later.
Discussion between Bob Broadley and Tim
Discussion between Bob Broadley and Tim