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Understanding the String Selector Map

Q: In the Stiffness column of the String Selector Map, if string A has a stiffness of 237 lbs/in. as compared to string B, which has a stiffness of 226 lbs/in., am I correct in assuming that string A is more stiff than string B?

A: Yes. We derive the stiffness value after measuring the amount of force created at impact to stretch the string. Lower values represent softer strings and lower impact forces. Higher values represent stiffer strings and higher impact forces.

From the March 2006 issue
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