Drop G# + DropA on 25.5"

MildlyMoist · 02-25-2012, 06:18 PM

Hey forum,

So i've searched for a bit and i havn't found a single thread that states specifically which string set i can use for both drop G# AND drop a

I think i can use 1 set for them as it's only a semitone between.

Was thinking 10-46/49 + 65-70

any thoughts ?

EtherealEntity · 02-25-2012, 06:27 PM

I'd suggest D'addario EXL110+ (10.5 - 48) and a 68. Smack bang in the middle of what I'd suggest for either tuning

Dayn · 02-25-2012, 06:29 PM

I don't use stock string sets, but... I can at least say that what you've chosen sounds reasonable. I've used a .066 at 25.5" for G#, and I personally thought it was a little tight. I prefer lighter strings so I would think .065 (if it's a guitar string) would work. For me, at least.

charlieshreds · 02-25-2012, 06:34 PM

I use the d'addario 8 string set and throw out the 74 and so basically i use 10-54 with a 64. And I tune drop b with a low f# and theres tons of clarity so those should be able to handle a and g

James B · 02-25-2012, 06:56 PM

I made a thread almost exactly like this but with a 27" scale yesterday.

7stringDemon · 02-26-2012, 11:39 AM

Drop A = .10-.46 with a low .70
Drop G# = .10-.48 with a low .74

If you do a .10-.48 with a low .72, it will probably work for both tunings so you can go back and fourth.

Wings of Obsidian · 02-26-2012, 12:31 PM

I had a PRS SE Custom 22 (25" scale length) 6-string set up in Drop-A# and Drop-A using a D'addario 13-62 set, but I swapped out the lowest string for a 70. As for my 7-string (26.5"), I kept it in Drop-G# and used a custom set of D'addario strings.

My recommendation for you using a 25.5" 7-string is to use a 11-48 set (yes, they have these as a "jazz set" I think) with a 74 on the low end. BOOM!

I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

EndOfWill · 02-26-2012, 01:28 PM

I use Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottoms or whatever they're called on my 6 string...
I currently have it a Half step below standard 8 String tuning

Greatoliver · 02-26-2012, 02:30 PM

I use 10-46 + 70 for drop A. You could just then tune down half a step for Gsharp.

However, using the 10.5s as EE suggested with a 72 may be your best bet. It may be a bit tight in drop A tuning.

F-417B · 02-27-2012, 11:42 AM

it depends totally of the bridge and the headstock of your guitar.
I like to use 10-46+68 with a string-thru bridge and works for both tunings.

Adam Of Angels · 02-27-2012, 11:46 AM

I don't know why we're suggesting such huge strings. I have my 1527 set up with a 60 on the bottom in A, and its actually really tight.

Greatoliver · 02-28-2012, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Of Angels

I don't know why we're suggesting such huge strings. I have my 1527 set up with a 60 on the bottom in A, and its actually really tight.

"Really tight" is completely subjective. The reason people are suggesting 68s and 70s is because at 25.5", tuned to A, the tension roughly equals the average tension over a 10-46 set tuned to E standard at 25.5". As having roughly balanced sets is generally seen as desirable, this is why there have been these suggestions.

I would personally think 60 would be floppy as hell

Asrial · 02-28-2012, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greatoliver

I would personally think 60 would be floppy as hell

I used 56 for my A.

But I changed to open C on my 1527. I'm using 80 for my G, but that's IMO borderline too tight. I'd personally go 62'ish for A and 68 for G#.

And now I got the idea of tuning another guitar in EAEAEAE.

F-417B · 03-05-2012, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asrial

I used 56 for my A.

I USED A 46 IN G#

EtherealEntity · 03-05-2012, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Of Angels

I don't know why we're suggesting such huge strings. I have my 1527 set up with a 60 on the bottom in A, and its actually really tight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greatoliver

"Really tight" is completely subjective. The reason people are suggesting 68s and 70s is because at 25.5", tuned to A, the tension roughly equals the average tension over a 10-46 set tuned to E standard at 25.5". As having roughly balanced sets is generally seen as desirable, this is why there have been these suggestions.

I would personally think 60 would be floppy as hell

Haha, yeah. The strings sold in most 7 string sets are an odd match to say the least. Used to feel normal to me, but as soon as I read things on this forum I found myself upping the gauge everytime I restrang, all the way from 54 to 68 (drop A). Once you realise balanced tension, it's incredibly hard to go back.

7stringDemon · 03-05-2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EtherealEntity

Haha, yeah. The strings sold in most 7 string sets are an odd match to say the least. Used to feel normal to me, but as soon as I read things on this forum I found myself upping the gauge everytime I restrang, all the way from 54 to 68 (drop A). Once you realise balanced tension, it's incredibly hard to go back.

You got that right. I used to use a .11-.58 set in drop A. Too loose on the A and too tight on the rest. Couldn't figure out why it sounded so bad. Then I got a .11-.48 set with a low .68 and it felt a lot better. Then I got a .09-.46 set with a low .70 and it was perfect

ImBCRichBitch · 03-05-2012, 04:16 PM

I use standard 10's for my mockingbird and i go to drop a with no floppyness. g gets a little loose but not unbearibly loose.

samdaman87 · 03-12-2012, 09:21 PM

I have an RG7321 and I want to be in drop A without the strings being to floppy. Should I go with .10-.48 and a .68? What kind of string packs would I have to buy?

7stringDemon · 03-14-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samdaman87

I have an RG7321 and I want to be in drop A without the strings being to floppy. Should I go with .10-.48 and a .68? What kind of string packs would I have to buy?

Just buy a .10-.48 pack then get a single .68. Company's never seem to make the right strings all in one pack. I get mine from the D'Addario site.

Waelstrum · 03-14-2012, 08:06 PM

This thread should have all the information that you need.

broj15 · 03-16-2012, 06:20 PM

I swear by d'addario light top heavy bottom 8 string set. I just toss out the .74 which leaves me with .10 - .64. Sometimes I feel like a .66 for the low a would b necesarry but it just takes a couple days for me too adjust

asilayamazing · 03-18-2012, 06:42 AM

smaller scale is higher tension? or less? i cant remember, i do have a 25.5 an 2 27's i think and i couldnt figure out for a couple months after i bought 25.5 why my old strings wouldnt work.

had to find new set for the smaller scale.

EtherealEntity · 03-18-2012, 01:16 PM

Smaller scale = less tension.

Scrubface05 · 03-18-2012, 01:47 PM

I use a light top heavy bottom d'addario set + a 70.. I have a 25.5" scale as well.
so it's -
.010
.013
.017
.030
.042
.052
.070

asilayamazing · 03-18-2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrubface05

I use a light top heavy bottom d'addario set + a 70.. I have a 25.5" scale as well.
so it's -
.010
.013
.017
.030
.042
.052
.070

this looks good to me. could maybe go a bit smaller an the 70 but. i had to try a few to find the right one but im in G standard with a 70 now barely fit thru the peg. gotta gap that b***h out!!

still a lil floppy not horrible but ya.

EDIT: i guess my new 7 is 25.5 as well 70 for drop g before i had a 65 for a and was pretty good

	sevenstring guitars		sevenstring registry		photo gallery		subscription		spy

02-25-2012, 06:18 PM	#1
MildlyMoist ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 83 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Drop G# + DropA on 25.5" Hey forum, So i've searched for a bit and i havn't found a single thread that states specifically which string set i can use for both drop G# AND drop a I think i can use 1 set for them as it's only a semitone between. Was thinking 10-46/49 + 65-70 any thoughts ?

02-25-2012, 06:27 PM	#2
EtherealEntity T=UWx(2xLxF)^2/386.4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, U.K Posts: 8,270 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'd suggest D'addario EXL110+ (10.5 - 48) and a 68. Smack bang in the middle of what I'd suggest for either tuning freakalishess likes this.

02-25-2012, 06:29 PM	#3
Dayn silly person Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 860 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't use stock string sets, but... I can at least say that what you've chosen sounds reasonable. I've used a .066 at 25.5" for G#, and I personally thought it was a little tight. I prefer lighter strings so I would think .065 (if it's a guitar string) would work. For me, at least. ...?!

02-26-2012, 11:39 AM	#6
7stringDemon SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 1,613 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Drop A = .10-.46 with a low .70 Drop G# = .10-.48 with a low .74 If you do a .10-.48 with a low .72, it will probably work for both tunings so you can go back and fourth. Music lovers show eachother bands. Guitarists show eachother tones. Trans Blue/Teal Quilt Maple tops

Today
Seven String	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Sevenstring.org

02-25-2012, 06:34 PM	#4
charlieshreds SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 176 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use the d'addario 8 string set and throw out the 74 and so basically i use 10-54 with a 64. And I tune drop b with a low f# and theres tons of clarity so those should be able to handle a and g

02-25-2012, 06:56 PM	#5
James B ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I made a thread almost exactly like this but with a 27" scale yesterday.

02-26-2012, 12:31 PM	#7
Wings of Obsidian SS.org Raja Yogi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 912 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I had a PRS SE Custom 22 (25" scale length) 6-string set up in Drop-A# and Drop-A using a D'addario 13-62 set, but I swapped out the lowest string for a 70. As for my 7-string (26.5"), I kept it in Drop-G# and used a custom set of D'addario strings. My recommendation for you using a 25.5" 7-string is to use a 11-48 set (yes, they have these as a "jazz set" I think) with a 74 on the low end. BOOM! I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

02-26-2012, 01:28 PM	#8
EndOfWill ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Winfield, NY Posts: 129 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottoms or whatever they're called on my 6 string... I currently have it a Half step below standard 8 String tuning

02-26-2012, 02:30 PM	#9
Greatoliver Looking to windward Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cambridge/Suffolk, UK Posts: 879 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I use 10-46 + 70 for drop A. You could just then tune down half a step for Gsharp. However, using the 10.5s as EE suggested with a 72 may be your best bet. It may be a bit tight in drop A tuning. Losing sleep at Cambridge uni

02-27-2012, 11:42 AM	#10
F-417B ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 29 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it depends totally of the bridge and the headstock of your guitar. I like to use 10-46+68 with a string-thru bridge and works for both tunings.

02-27-2012, 11:46 AM	#11
Adam Of Angels Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mount Pleasant, PA Posts: 5,907 Thanked: 89 $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I don't know why we're suggesting such huge strings. I have my 1527 set up with a 60 on the bottom in A, and its actually really tight.

03-05-2012, 04:16 PM	#17
ImBCRichBitch ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dillon, SC Posts: 636 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use standard 10's for my mockingbird and i go to drop a with no floppyness. g gets a little loose but not unbearibly loose. B.C. Rich's and Orange's Every guitarist on earth should have a Telecaster, even if you hate Fender

03-12-2012, 09:21 PM	#18
samdaman87 Metal4life Homeboy Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 175 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have an RG7321 and I want to be in drop A without the strings being to floppy. Should I go with .10-.48 and a .68? What kind of string packs would I have to buy?

03-14-2012, 08:06 PM	#20
Waelstrum All Fourths Advocate Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This thread should have all the information that you need. Explorer likes this. I'm not a hipster, I just act like it ironically. Learning is metal as ..... - SchecterWhore

03-16-2012, 06:20 PM	#21
broj15 SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The middle of a corn field, IN Posts: 1,443 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I swear by d'addario light top heavy bottom 8 string set. I just toss out the .74 which leaves me with .10 - .64. Sometimes I feel like a .66 for the low a would b necesarry but it just takes a couple days for me too adjust "At least Deathcore was heavy as shit when done right, this new stuff sounds like if meshuggah and taking back sunday had a homosexual he/she creature when bred together." -- Some dude on youtube

03-18-2012, 06:42 AM	#22
asilayamazing SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: washington Posts: 1,094 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	smaller scale is higher tension? or less? i cant remember, i do have a 25.5 an 2 27's i think and i couldnt figure out for a couple months after i bought 25.5 why my old strings wouldnt work. had to find new set for the smaller scale. smooth transactions with: djpharoah, bob123, Sevenstringer, Jolo5150, kfiggy If you're gonna "Thank me" then Thank (post) me, or give rep "With the amount of flak I've been receiving lately, i may just keep this post to myself!"

03-18-2012, 01:16 PM	#23
EtherealEntity T=UWx(2xLxF)^2/386.4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, U.K Posts: 8,270 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Smaller scale = less tension.

03-18-2012, 01:47 PM	#24
Scrubface05 SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States Posts: 308 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I use a light top heavy bottom d'addario set + a 70.. I have a 25.5" scale as well. so it's - .010 .013 .017 .030 .042 .052 .070

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode