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Tension difference between .10 set of strings and .12, 40 - 46lbs!!
I never realised just how much tension increase you get, no doubt this also raises the action too. No wonder the .12’s are more difficult to play, especially barre chords. Nicer timbre though.
Switching from an average set of .10 electric strings (10-46) to a .12 acoustic set (12-53) represents an overall pressure (or tension) increase of about 40 to 46 pounds.
A standard .10 electric set has a total tension of around 120–130 lbs, whereas a standard .12 acoustic set sits between 160–175 lbs when tuned to standard pitch.
u/ToastTopper — 1 day ago