Myth of greater volume of sound produced by roundwound bronze strings vs flatwound ni

[mr. beaumont]

Ahahahaha, but we all know how a guitar sounds on its own is a different thing to how it sounds in an ensemble.

Well, that's what I'm saying.

Who cares if a guitar is actually louder if it can be perceived louder in an ensemble.

It's why nobody plays a Martin Dred in a big band.

[ThatRhythmMan]

Perceived loudness is the one that matters.

One thing I know well is that the player often is a horrible judge of how loud the guitar is to a listener in front of the guitar.

[Cavalier]

A big misconception is that TI Swings are ground, but the wrap is actually flat from the beginning.

How about the core sizes? I think I'll stick with the tension observation but agree it iprobably is the frequency, if a guitar cuts through the ensemble you'll hear it.

[neatomic]

a "myth" is not undone by one solitary test!!...i don't buy it...anyone who's ever put electric strings on a flatop, could tell you that...the reason why acoustic guitars always come with bronze 80/20's or bronze phosphors...bell like materials!!


the distance the sound travels is also another volume issue..as is the range in volume level..not just the highest spl at one fixed distance

love thom flats and 80/20's, but not interchangeably

cheers