Welcome to PF.Krazen017 said:
Ummm . . . measure it? There are phone apps for analyzing sound.Krazen017 said:
It seems to me it must be related to the following formula:berkeman said:
I need to find this theoreticalkuruman said:
Why?Krazen017 said:
You can measure the sustain time of an electric guitar by striking a note and using a stopwatch to time how long the note continues to be audible until it fades out completely. Alternatively, you can use audio recording software to visualize and measure the decay of the sound waveform.
To measure the sustain time, you will need the electric guitar, an amplifier, a stopwatch or timer, and optionally, audio recording software and a microphone to capture the sound more precisely.
Yes, the type of strings can significantly affect the sustain of an electric guitar. Thicker strings generally provide longer sustain because they have more mass and can vibrate longer. The material of the strings also plays a role in sustain.
The construction of the guitar, including the type of wood used, the quality of the hardware, and the overall build, can greatly influence sustain. Solid-body guitars usually have better sustain compared to hollow-body guitars. The bridge and nut materials also contribute to sustain.
Yes, effects pedals and amplifiers can influence sustain. Overdrive, distortion, and compression pedals can increase sustain by amplifying and shaping the signal. Similarly, certain amplifiers can enhance sustain through their gain and tonal characteristics.