String Gauges for ADADGBE tuning?

Brandon · 09-01-2007, 02:30 PM

This band I recently joined is using drop d, and seeing as having a B with drop d is illogical, and i refuse to let my UV sit at home, I did some looking around the forums for topics. I found that ADADGBE is most logical for drop D with a seven, but what are the optimal gauges for those low strings. I use a set of GHS 9-42 with a 58 as the low B. Could I Get light top, heavy bottom in 9's then get a single string for the low A?

Any help is appreciated.

Stitch · 09-01-2007, 02:35 PM

I'd go for 10-52's with a low 64.

djpharoah · 09-01-2007, 02:38 PM

10-58 is enough for me in A standard (1 step below standard)

newamerikangospel · 09-01-2007, 02:42 PM

Well, I would say if you like 9-42s, then you could either keep buying them and then get a 48 and a 60-62, or just buy 9-46s with a low 60-62

Brandon · 09-01-2007, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newamerikangospel

Well, I would say if you like 9-42s, then you could either keep buying them and then get a 48 and a 60-62, or just buy 9-46s with a low 60-62

I think that's what I'm going to go with. Where can you buy single strings like that? Do you think I'll be able just to get them at my local GC or should I order them online?

djpharoah · 09-01-2007, 03:45 PM

Singles at GC are a joke. They sell EB 7s for $6.99. Best bet is juststrings.com or webstrings.com

Nats · 09-01-2007, 04:40 PM

d'addario 10 guage set works fine

Brandon · 09-01-2007, 07:23 PM

Well, i went to guitar center, and got a pack of 9-42 DR's. Then bought a single 46 and 65(they only had that one for the seventh string, it was closest to what i wanted anyway.)

It's strung up now, and the 65 actually works really well for the low A, perfect actually.

Thanks for your help.

Faine · 09-01-2007, 08:59 PM

I've never seen a 64 guage...where the fuck do I get that!? I want that guage!!!
lol

Brandon · 09-01-2007, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faine

I've never seen a 64 guage...where the fuck do I get that!? I want that guage!!!
lol

Say wha?

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09-01-2007, 02:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brandon Azlgaf Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 48 Real Name: Brandon Main Seven: Ibanez Universe 777BK Rig: Vox AD30VT Thanked: 0	String Gauges for ADADGBE tuning? This band I recently joined is using drop d, and seeing as having a B with drop d is illogical, and i refuse to let my UV sit at home, I did some looking around the forums for topics. I found that ADADGBE is most logical for drop D with a seven, but what are the optimal gauges for those low strings. I use a set of GHS 9-42 with a 58 as the low B. Could I Get light top, heavy bottom in 9's then get a single string for the low A? Any help is appreciated.

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09-01-2007, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,914 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 109	I'd go for 10-52's with a low 64.

09-01-2007, 02:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
djpharoah ٠•● 7 ●•٠ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,676 Real Name: Mesh Main Seven: RG7620RB Rig: GNX3k => GMX212 Thanked: 192	10-58 is enough for me in A standard (1 step below standard)

09-01-2007, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
newamerikangospel HA HA!...Avatar! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,225 Real Name: lepsognakiremaw Main Seven: Schecter Gryphon Rig: GNX>H&K4x12-Hrtk2x15 Thanked: 13	Well, I would say if you like 9-42s, then you could either keep buying them and then get a 48 and a 60-62, or just buy 9-46s with a low 60-62

09-01-2007, 03:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
djpharoah ٠•● 7 ●•٠ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,676 Real Name: Mesh Main Seven: RG7620RB Rig: GNX3k => GMX212 Thanked: 192	Singles at GC are a joke. They sell EB 7s for $6.99. Best bet is juststrings.com or webstrings.com

09-01-2007, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nats ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 1,174 Rig: Mesa50Cal->Recto4x12 Thanked: 7	d'addario 10 guage set works fine

09-01-2007, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brandon Azlgaf Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 48 Real Name: Brandon Main Seven: Ibanez Universe 777BK Rig: Vox AD30VT Thanked: 0	Well, i went to guitar center, and got a pack of 9-42 DR's. Then bought a single 46 and 65(they only had that one for the seventh string, it was closest to what i wanted anyway.) It's strung up now, and the 65 actually works really well for the low A, perfect actually. Thanks for your help.

09-01-2007, 08:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Faine Playing guitar. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 321 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 Rig: Marshall MG100HDFX Thanked: 4	I've never seen a 64 guage...where the fuck do I get that!? I want that guage!!! lol


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