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jamesbisset replied to the topic "Another vote for archtop!" – 4 years, 10 months ago
No. The string tension will be identical unless you change the tuning or the scale length…
Jol Danzig sets up a rig to test string tension:
https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/30517-jol-dantzigs-esoterica-electrica-the-doors-of-perception-Luthier-lutherie-Jol-Dantzig-Hamer-guitar-builder-string-tension-myth-busting
If proof were needed that @markbailey is ALWAYS RIGHT!