im thinking of doing a project on guitar strings and i need to know if theres a way to test the tone of them
2007-01-11 07:40:28 · 7 answers · asked by watson101303 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Tone has everything to do with the resonant frequencies produced when a string is plucked. You can hit a string tuned at 440hz for example but its range of frequencies continue above and below that which it was tuned.
On top of that, the materials, the way it is connected to the instrument, the method of reproduction (soundbox/pickup/amp) and even the temperature will color the tone.
Bartolini, who in my opinion makes the finest pickup on the face of the planet has done significant research on the subject. You might find some info on their website http://www.bartolini.net
The best way for the common person, perhaps the only way, is to use an oscilloscope.
2007-01-12 07:10:46 · answer #1 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To listen and if it sounds good you have a good tone if it doesnt you have a bad tone. It all boils down to prefence. I wouldnt advise doing a project on what guitar strings are the best. Because that is only your opinon and not really a scientific study. Good idea though. Wait are you talking about the tuining of the strings. Im not sure what you mean by tone. It is possible to test the tuning of a string but everyone knows that so i guess that is not what you were asking.
2007-01-11 15:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by Beaverscanttalk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sure, i did a similar test when i worked in a music store, we would record me playing several guitars with brand new strings on them, put them out for people to play then re-record them a week later and then one more week after that on the same equipment with the same settings to determine tonal differences from not only each string company when they are new but how long until they are tonally "dead" and to what existence, it's pretty fascinating how similar the products are.
2007-01-11 15:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by claimusic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if this will help you, but my husband uses this site to tune his Bass and his Guitar. He also have a hand held Korg tuner that he uses. He spent $15 on it at the local music shop.
2007-01-11 15:45:25 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go out and buy a guitar tuner. They run about $20 at any music/instrument store.
2007-01-11 15:46:48 · answer #5 · answered by The Plague 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can get a guitar tuner -they are really good
hope this helps
Hope your project goes well
2007-01-11 15:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by Police Artist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Play on them, silly billy !
P.S. why did every one ask you to buy a tuner ? that won't really help you examine the TONE of your strings, though it is a good idea to be in tune when ever you play.
2007-01-11 15:47:13 · answer #7 · answered by derstrudelmonkey 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋