How high can you tune a set of bass 105-45 past standard

[strings2000]

Assuming a 34 scale length. I know each string is different. Can the low e go up an octave?

 

[DrewJD82]

I really don't think so. Even if it didn't snap before making it there, I'd think the tension would be so high it'd be remarkably uncomfortable to play, even just for hitting direct notes.

 

[strings2000]

https://www.liutaiomottola.com/formulae/compensation.htm D string is at 60% of breaking tension. Closer than even the hi e on a 25. Low E is at 37%.

 

[metropolis_4]

Yikes, why?

 

[Deleted member 472]

Only one way to find out.

PayPal me $30 for a new set of NYXL’s when they inevitably break and I’ll try it.

 

[Deleted member 472]

Is this you @strings2000?

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[FuzzyAce]

Assuming a 34 scale length. I know each string is different. Can the low e go up an octave?

 

[strings2000]

I want to know the maximum tension each string can take.

 

[Deleted member 472]

I want to know the maximum tension each string can take.

Email the manufacturer of your preferred strings as I highly doubt that you will find the answer to this question on any gear forum.

Better yet, test for yourself. Or as I suggested, buy me a set of D’Addario NYXL 105-45’s and I’d be more than willing to do the test for you.

 

[strings2000]

I've gotten the E up to C and A up to D. No breakage

 

[JiveTurkey]

 

[Devin]

Just use a Pitchfork pedal or something similar

 

[mbenigni]

Unless the bass in question is a Steinberger L, breaking a string should be the least of your worries.

 

[metropolis_4]

But… why??

I mean, ultimately the only way to find out is to keep going until something breaks…

which means best case scenario is you’re gonna destroy your bass, worst case scenario is you’re going to seriously injure yourself

I worry you don’t have enough understanding or respect for the forces involved here

 

[mbenigni]

Just noticed the username. Surely "strings2000" strings can take a little extra abuse.

 

[strings2000]

Let me know if you tuned any of the strings till breakage by accident.

 

[JiveTurkey]

 

[Eagle]

The only way to find out would be test the neck to destruction because it will be different on everything. How much tension can be resisted by the truss rod will vary widely. Some necks are stiffer than others because of thickness and grain structure. You wouldn’t be able to actually even feel how close to failure the truss rod is adjusting it.
Some rods feel very tight when they are working correctly and then you have the strength of the anchor or the weld on a two way, again no two will be the same.
When Taylor redesigned the headstock joint on their necks they ended up breaking a whole bunch testing the new an old designs to pressure required to break. They had to break a lot because the variations are so wide for each design there was a significant overlap.

 

[strings2000]

Once I know what each strings maximum tension is I will be over it. E can go up to and so on. If you know what each strings maximum tension is post.

 

[Eagle]

Once I know what each strings maximum tension is I will be over it. E can go up to and so on. If you know what each strings maximum tension is post.

You can’t , stings fail because of flaws in the core wire and that’s going to vary a lot. Even if you test to destruction you will need a lot of data to mean anything.