Tuuuuuning up.

Metal Ken · 05-29-2007, 07:35 PM

So like i said in the other thread, i took my S7320 and bought some new strings for it.
I bought a EB set of 8-38 and a low 46. Tuned it to D standard with a G string. My first impressions are that its pretty badass. Its nice being able to go normally into 24 fret range and beyond on it.
the chord thing is where it really shines though. Being able to get a regular open D Major with a D thats normally on the 10th fret, in a standard open position is REALLY cool sounding. It makes having bigger, more full sounding chords a bit more practical than using a low b. if i were ever to get an acoustic guitar for it, i'd use this tuning exclusively.
It also works great for doing shredly arpeggios. you can get that 12 th position A Minor all the way up to a high C (or E if you tap it) with barely any effort at all. i could forsee this being a very useful lead tuning.
I cant really see any cons for this tuning so far. the only gripe is that it takes getting used to having a string above your E, but after messing around with it, you 'get' it.
As far as using an .008 for a G, i think it feels looser than a 9 in E, actually. if it isnt tension wise, it definately still FEELS that way. its a really tiny string, no issues bending or staying in pitch at all. after this, i'd imagine standard tuning with a high A would be EASILY done with a .007 guage string.

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 05-29-2007, 07:37 PM

sounds great! What do you normally use as a low B string gauge? 46 for D standard sounds kinda flimsy...

Metal Ken · 05-29-2007, 07:39 PM

depends on the guitar. .064+

On my conklin, i have a .050 for Eb. But i was just going by what was with the set of strings. If i had a tension calculator with me and a selection of any strings i wanted, i'd have probably done it a bit different.

xwmucradiox · 05-29-2007, 07:46 PM

I use either 9-42, 9-46, or 9.5-44 for a DADGBEG tuning. The .008 is tight but confortable.

Metal Ken · 05-29-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xwmucradiox

I use either 9-42, 9-46, or 9.5-44 for a DADGBEG tuning. The .008 is tight but confortable.

is your SC607 a baritone?

7 Strings of Hate · 05-29-2007, 08:31 PM

metal ken, thats all i use for my strings is the 008-38's(and ofcourse my b string bought individually), everyonce in a while i would mess with tunning up, but garry goodman told me that his high a strings he gets are actually 008's , i'm sure they are made from something different, but it was a little morsel of info

Toshiro · 05-29-2007, 08:38 PM

Glad to see people having luck with this. I tried it with a 7620, and after the .008 popped for the 4th time I surrendered.

xwmucradiox · 05-29-2007, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Ken

is your SC607 a baritone?

I dont have a sc607 I have an HSC7. Its the original custom shop guitar. I mostly use RG7s though.

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 05-29-2007, 09:01 PM

Ken is it harder to pick on the .008? Like do you feel you have as much control over the string as you would with any other string?

Shawn · 05-29-2007, 09:19 PM

Awesome, Ken. You know, you oughtta post a clip of something in that tuning.

05-29-2007, 07:35 PM	#1
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,452 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 73	Tuuuuuning up. So like i said in the other thread, i took my S7320 and bought some new strings for it. I bought a EB set of 8-38 and a low 46. Tuned it to D standard with a G string. My first impressions are that its pretty badass. Its nice being able to go normally into 24 fret range and beyond on it. the chord thing is where it really shines though. Being able to get a regular open D Major with a D thats normally on the 10th fret, in a standard open position is REALLY cool sounding. It makes having bigger, more full sounding chords a bit more practical than using a low b. if i were ever to get an acoustic guitar for it, i'd use this tuning exclusively. It also works great for doing shredly arpeggios. you can get that 12 th position A Minor all the way up to a high C (or E if you tap it) with barely any effort at all. i could forsee this being a very useful lead tuning. I cant really see any cons for this tuning so far. the only gripe is that it takes getting used to having a string above your E, but after messing around with it, you 'get' it. As far as using an .008 for a G, i think it feels looser than a 9 in E, actually. if it isnt tension wise, it definately still FEELS that way. its a really tiny string, no issues bending or staying in pitch at all. after this, i'd imagine standard tuning with a high A would be EASILY done with a .007 guage string. Almighty asmodeus, existant of chaos Ominous be thy name Thy kingdom come on earth Lead me into all temptation of my flesh So I may trespass greatly into Thy ways by my desires ~Fornicatus Benefictus http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

05-29-2007, 07:46 PM	#4
xwmucradiox sweep.tap.sweep Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 782 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: ESP SRC 7 Rig: Uberschall Thanked: 7	I use either 9-42, 9-46, or 9.5-44 for a DADGBEG tuning. The .008 is tight but confortable. All your shred are belong to us. www.myspace.com/liludallas

05-29-2007, 08:31 PM	#6
7 Strings of Hate Mid-Level Asshole Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St.Louis USA Posts: 3,812 Real Name: Chris Main Seven: Ibanez S7320+Blackouts Main ERG: Intrepid Pro 8 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Head Thanked: 47	metal ken, thats all i use for my strings is the 008-38's(and ofcourse my b string bought individually), everyonce in a while i would mess with tunning up, but garry goodman told me that his high a strings he gets are actually 008's , i'm sure they are made from something different, but it was a little morsel of info Confront and Destroy! -7SoH http://www.myspace.com/7stringsofhate

05-29-2007, 08:38 PM	#7
Toshiro Lazy Basterd Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 4,606 Main Seven: Schecter C7 Blackjack Rig: Laney GH50L & GT8 Thanked: 11	Glad to see people having luck with this. I tried it with a 7620, and after the .008 popped for the 4th time I surrendered. Um, Like Sound Files and Stuff ^_^ oh yeah, and some crappy videos too!

05-29-2007, 09:19 PM	#10
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 19,089 Main Seven: '91 UV7PWH, '91 UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage Thanked: 139	Awesome, Ken. You know, you oughtta post a clip of something in that tuning. www.myspace.com/flothru www.myspace.com/shawncastonguay

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05-29-2007, 07:37 PM	#2
Unknown Doodl3.2 look at each other.. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,271 Real Name: Claude Rig: Mark III -> Vader Thanked: 21 $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	sounds great! What do you normally use as a low B string gauge? 46 for D standard sounds kinda flimsy...

05-29-2007, 07:39 PM	#3
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,452 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 73	depends on the guitar. .064+ On my conklin, i have a .050 for Eb. But i was just going by what was with the set of strings. If i had a tension calculator with me and a selection of any strings i wanted, i'd have probably done it a bit different.

05-29-2007, 09:01 PM	#9
Unknown Doodl3.2 look at each other.. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,271 Real Name: Claude Rig: Mark III -> Vader Thanked: 21 $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Ken is it harder to pick on the .008? Like do you feel you have as much control over the string as you would with any other string?

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