As you already know, Gibsons and Fenders have differing scale lengths, but are tuned the same at the nut. The 36 vs 34 inch sticks have different lengths of strings, but are tuned differently at the nut. Each fret from one on up the neck has the same scale length, but where the 34 inch has its nut, the 36 has its x-fret, with a nut further beyond that. You end up with similar string tension on both instruments, and the same scale measurements on the frets, but a longer "string travel", if you will, on the 36.

As for these strings, I've never tried them, but I'm reminded that I do need new strings. Maybe I'll order some of both as an experiment myself.

Dave

That makes perfect sense to me. I'd be curious to know what a 'Custom Set' of hand wound strings would cost? Afterall, this is the manufacturer and they can make string sets for virtually any instrument. http://www.newtonestrings.com/

That is definitely the salient difference, since Emmett specs all his strings from D'Addario. When comparing different string types, however, the differences in construction (e.g. alloy and wind) also affect the resulting tension significantly.

I'm about to order a set. Did you go for round core and nickel plated steel?

My Newtones were all round core. https://newtonestrings.com
I bought them thru Strings Direct. https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/

Ok, Neil from Newtone just told me that they offer hex core and nickel plated to match the originals.

Alright, so I ordered a new custom tapping set fro DBR directly from NewTone and I am IMPRESSED by the quality and craftmanship.

The packaging is like I've never seen before, vacuum sealed, ziplock to keep the strings dry, and labeled with the specific gauges.


Moreover, the strings are also labeled so you don't mix them up. Made to the exact length of my 34" stick, with the proper taper before the bridge and after the nut.


Right now, I've strung my SB8 but I will post more pictures once I'm done with the setup.

Very impressive!

Did you specify the all the gauges, lengths etc. using their custom string set order form, or was there some other ordering process?