String gauge chart

Carl Gallagher · Post by **Carl Gallagher** » 2 Jun 2023 12:22 pm

I am looking to change tuning on my lap steel from a c6 to a G dobro tuning. I used to have a link that showed the various gauges for different tunings, cant find it. Does anybody have a link or can tell me what gauge I would need? 22 1/2" scale length.Thanks.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 2 Jun 2023 12:34 pm

Well, there's this...you'd need to choose the register of course.

Noah Miller · Post by **Noah Miller** » 2 Jun 2023 12:35 pm

I just use a string tension calculator and aim for 25-30 lbs per string on a square neck.

https://tension.stringjoy.com/

https://www.curtmangan.com/string-tension-calculator/

Carl Gallagher · Post by **Carl Gallagher** » 2 Jun 2023 12:55 pm

Thanks, thats what I was looking for.