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Does anyone know where I can find a full table that lists the frequency values for each fret on a standard tuned guitar G string? Or failing that can anyone suggest a method of calculating them accurately? I need to work out the change in tensions required to increase and decrease the frequency of the string. For example, if the tension in the 3rd string is 7.5kg, and it is tuned to 196 Hz (i.e. the same frequency as plucking an open G note on the 3rd string), then what does the tension need to be if I want to tune the 3rd string so that when I pluck it, it has the frequency of G sharp (207.6 Hz)? I'm working on designing a whammy system.
What I had in mind was if I could get the frequency value for each fret along the g string and use the formula:
f=(1/2L)[(TL/m)^1/2]
where: f = frequency, L = scale length (working length) of the string, T = tension, m = mass of the scale length section of the string
to work out the tension required to tune the string to the desired frequency. Am I using the right approach for this? The string in question is a Fender Original 150s regular g string for electric guitar, gauge 0.017", scale length 25.5". Its made of pure nickel. Using a density value for commercially pure nickel I worked out "m" for the above equation to be 8.445 x 10^-4 kg.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Cheers.
What I had in mind was if I could get the frequency value for each fret along the g string and use the formula:
f=(1/2L)[(TL/m)^1/2]
where: f = frequency, L = scale length (working length) of the string, T = tension, m = mass of the scale length section of the string
to work out the tension required to tune the string to the desired frequency. Am I using the right approach for this? The string in question is a Fender Original 150s regular g string for electric guitar, gauge 0.017", scale length 25.5". Its made of pure nickel. Using a density value for commercially pure nickel I worked out "m" for the above equation to be 8.445 x 10^-4 kg.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Cheers.