Elie Riachi - 12-29-2004 at 11:27 AM
Here is what I calculated for tension in newtons of strings when an Aquila Turkish set (daeBF#E) is used on an Arabic oud, scale length 61 cm and
tuned to cgdAFC:
C2 41.5
F2 42.1
A2 37.4
D3 39.7
G3 35.9
C4 38.9
If the scale length is different then the new tension is the square of the ratio of the new scale length to the original (61 cm) multiplied by the
original tension as follows: T2 = T1*(L2/L1)^2
So the longer the scale length the higher the tension in same string for same tuning.
samzayed - 12-30-2004 at 01:02 AM
Elie, YOU THE MAN!
From now on, you should be refered to as the "The Professor". You are so scientific, and your efforts are much appreciated.
I just got the Turskish set, but the one (daeBAE), so I think the lowest pitched strings will be too low when tuned to F C
I really want the strings that you referenced.
Greg - 12-30-2004 at 05:00 AM
Elie,
I want to add my thanks to you for the expert information you provide. We are all indebted to Mike for providing such a great forum, but contributors
like you make it an even more valuable resource 
.
Regards,
Greg
Mike - 12-30-2004 at 09:03 AM
Hey guys,
Elie's contributions are amazing. I agree with Sam...from now on you are Professor Elie. So now we have a Doctor and a Professor.
Happy New Year!
Mike
Elie Riachi - 12-30-2004 at 10:11 AM
Thanks you guys... I am so humbeled . I enjoy contributing to the forums and I have learnt a lot from everyones questions and posts also. We must not forget Jameel.
His fine workmanship and clever jigs. I am very impressed with his latest pattern for the back inlay.
Happy New Year Everyone!