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Originally Posted by metalfiend666
My friends band do a similar thing to you, except they tune down half a step with the lowest string tuned to G#. They also use 10's, but with a .70 on the low G#. One guitarist plays an S7420 and the other plays an ESP Custom Shop KH-2 (minus the high .010 string). Both guitars are 25.5" scales.
Basically, I agree with Bob, but personally I wouldn't have a .68 for a low F. At the end of the day it's personal preference, but I'd suggest using a .70 for your low G.
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In a perfect world (for me) a bit thicker wouldn't hurt, you're right James.
For me, I use the .068 because it's 1) the thickest GUITAR string Elixir makes, 2) I have to pretty much use only Elixir since I have a nickel allergy and the coating protects me to a degree, 3) the tapered end of the Elixir fits in my piezo saddle... a no no with a bass string, and 4) I like the sound of the Elixir strings better than anything else, even thicker gauge off-brands.
But going as low as I do, yeah, I will be the first to proclaim a .068 does work, and it works well (at least when using a very bright string like Elixirs. I haven't used duller nickel strings in so many years, who knows?), but going with at LEAST a .070 isn't a bad idea if you use other string brands. Probably around .080-.085 or so is optimal.