strings2000's Bass String Snappin Megathread!

[strings2000]

Out of interest: Are you really planning to tune your bass a 4th up? And if so: Why?

I want to know how high I can get each string.
https://www.liutaiomottola.com/formulae/compensation.htm A 105 up to A1 would be at 65% of breaking tension. A 105 at standard is at 37%

 

[strings2000]

Does the D string break easily? At the same percentage of breaking tension as the wound G on acoustic.

 

[AlbertA]

Out of interest: Are you really planning to tune your bass a 4th up? And if so: Why?

 

[Sascha Franck]

I want to know how high I can get each string.

But why? Are there any practical reasons for that?

 

[strings2000]

But why? Are there any practical reasons for that?

I want to know how strong each bass string is.

 

[Sascha Franck]

I want to know how strong each bass string is.

As strong as a Terminator. There's your answer!

 

[AlbertA]

But why? Are there any practical reasons for that?

Thread 'About my obsession'

Sep 2, 2025

It's part of my autism. I have a tendency to get stuck on certain things. It can be hard for me to let go. I know it's a odd thing to obsess over.

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[Sascha Franck]

Thread 'About my obsession'

Sep 2, 2025

It's part of my autism. I have a tendency to get stuck on certain things. It can be hard for me to let go. I know it's a odd thing to obsess over.

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Been reading that. But IMO there's better ways to find out.

 

[strings2000]

Percent each 5 string bass is from breaking tension.

Liutaio Mottola Lutherie Information Website

Information for builders of stringed musical instruments.

www.liutaiomottola.com

 

[strings2000]

Have you tested to see how high you can tune bass strings?

Predict how high you can tune each string

Here are mine guages 105-45 scale 34
E 105 C#
A 80 F
D 65 G
G45 B

 

[strings2000]

Have you tested to see how high you can tune bass strings?

Predict how high you can tune each string

Here are mine guages 105-45 scale 34
E 105 C#
A 80 F
D 65 G
G45 B

Am I over or under estimating or just right about what the breaking points are.