Hannabach String Tensions
Hannabach make a wonderful range of hand-made strings for the classical guitar . Here are the standard tensions in which most of their ranges can be supplied.
Tension: |
Super High SHT |
High HT |
Medium High
MHT |
Medium MT |
Low
LT |
Super Low SLT |
Colour Code: |
Red |
Blue |
Plain |
Black |
Green |
Yellow |
Units: |
daN |
daN |
daN |
daN |
daN |
daN |
E 1 |
7.8 |
7.8 |
7.5 |
7.3 |
7.3 |
7.0 |
B 2 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.2 |
6.2 |
5.6 |
G 3 |
6.8 |
6.8 |
6.8 |
6.4 |
6.4 |
6.0 |
D 4 |
8.3 |
7.8 |
7.5 |
7.2 |
6.8 |
6.2 |
A 5 |
8.0 |
7.7 |
7.4 |
7.0 |
6.5 |
6.2 |
E 6 |
8.0 |
7.7 |
7.4 |
7.0 |
6.5 |
6.0 |
Note: daN = dekanewton; 1 daN = 1.0197 kg force.
If you can't find the Hannabach string that suits you on our site, please call. Single strings (in quantities) and custom strings are available to order as well as less popular tensions.



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