I just ordered a Thad's auto stretch hand jig and am curious if anyone has a good starting point on side tension? I usually run a batwing or combo cut with a .003 top reed but looking for any info or advice anyone would want to share. I am not looking for anyone's secrets just maybe a little advice. Thanks
Thanks anyway guys, I pretty much figured I would not get much response.
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Sorry I couldn't help you out with your question...because I don't use any sort of tension measuring device. The only (hopefully) helpful comment I would make based on my personal experience making calls, is that I can say pretty confidently that the amount of tension you put in your calls is only one of a number of factors that is going to impact the sound you will be able to produce out of any individual call you make.
As such, I would just suggest that you spend some time experimenting with different tensions in the materials you use...and also in the combinations of materials and other call-construction factors such as reed materials, reed numbers, reed spacing, and cuts. Each and every one of them have an impact on how any one individual call will sound. :icon_thumright:
You're gonna have to try different stretches and figure out what you like, just like cuts. I like mine pretty loose, so I start at .150 on that same hand jig.
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Sorry, I'm just now seeing this. I usually operate between .150 and .170, but I like a light stretch. That gives me enough backbone to cut, while allowing soft calling (2.5 reeds).
Quote from: Earlybird31 on January 31, 2024, 11:26:13 AM
Sorry, I'm just now seeing this. I usually operate between .150 and .170, but I like a light stretch. That gives me enough backbone to cut, while allowing soft calling (2.5 reeds).
+1 and at the very least a good starting point!