Tension

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Adrian Juras

You can get the Flexocore('92) in Weich or Thin gauge as well. Or you could buy a set of Belcanto Solo and tune them down to Orch. pitch.

On the Bel solo's since the regular Bel E is soft within the set would you advise mixing the regular E with the Solo G-D-A tuned to Orchestra pitch or is the Solo E tight enough to work tuned down by itself?

The regular Es in many sets feel softer than the rest of the set. Also, the E usually has the least amount of bridge height off of the Top while might also be why the are softer. Testing tension on a machine without the normal bridge curve assumes the E is pulled as tight as the D or A which I think it is Not. What I do often is put the E on the upper post and switch the A lower to te E post. This added afterlength I think helps the tension or softer Es in general.