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The Dark Wolf · 02-19-2007, 03:23 PM

I see 3 possibilities -

1. Tune down a whole step - ADGCFAD. It might take some work, but you would at least be in key.

2. Tune to drop A. All your riffs would probably start at the fifth fret, but it might be the easiest route.

3. Tune to a drop/double drop tuning. Tune to drop D, and then tune the B to either A, or to double drop, to G. I actually play my 7 in drop C, and I tune my 7th to drop F. It's more linear that way.

02-19-2007, 03:23 PM	#5
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,267 Real Name: Bob Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Main ERG: Ibanez SR505 Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 92	I see 3 possibilities - 1. Tune down a whole step - ADGCFAD. It might take some work, but you would at least be in key. 2. Tune to drop A. All your riffs would probably start at the fifth fret, but it might be the easiest route. 3. Tune to a drop/double drop tuning. Tune to drop D, and then tune the B to either A, or to double drop, to G. I actually play my 7 in drop C, and I tune my 7th to drop F. It's more linear that way. http://www.wolf.org