Bottom strings sound weird

Philipp Sobecki · 12-27-2007, 02:08 PM

Hi there,

I've got a problem with the intonation of my Carvin DC727 - that means, with the B- and the E- strings - the other strings are fine.

I'm using .011 gauge (these seven string ernie balls - guitar is tuned one whole step down) and I can't get my powerchords to sound right. The notes are always sharp and even when in tune, they sound crappy. I've adjusted the intonation of both strings and the string holding parts of my (licensed) floyd rose can't move any further back.

What do you suggest? Maybe a different gauge for single strings?

JJ Rodriguez · 12-27-2007, 02:12 PM

Does it sound normal when you put light gauge strings on? I've used 11-70 tuned standard for awhile, and I don't have that issue.

Apophis · 12-27-2007, 02:15 PM

yeah, using heavier strings at the botom can solve the problem, but if you have right intonation with lighter gauges it's strange.

Philipp Sobecki · 12-27-2007, 02:15 PM

It sounds normal when using .009 tuned to standard.

Apophis · 12-27-2007, 02:26 PM

it only sounds different or intonation is wrong??

Philipp Sobecki · 12-27-2007, 02:34 PM

The intonation is sharp AND it sounds wrong.

JJ Rodriguez · 12-27-2007, 02:36 PM

The only thing I can think of is intonation dude if it's fine with 9 gauge and not with 11. Are your strings properly stretched and everything? Do you think maybe the neck is bowed a little bit and your fretting out some of the notes on the low strings? It's a bit of a stretch, but not entirely impossible...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philipp Sobecki

The intonation is sharp AND it sounds wrong.

Well, if you're intonation is sharp, then it's wrong. Maybe I'm just not understanding the situation correctly

budda · 12-27-2007, 02:43 PM

take it in to get it set up?

Thraine · 12-27-2007, 02:44 PM

Switch your springs in your floyd to after market anadized aluminum springs. They have a higher tension. I had a problem similar to this on a Ltd MF-207. Couldn't intonate it right. Switch to high tension springs and it helped solve the problem.

Does it sound like shit everywhere or just in certain places?

JJ Rodriguez · 12-27-2007, 02:51 PM

If the trem is level, it wouldn't affect intonation at all.

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12-27-2007, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Philipp Sobecki ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eschwege, Hessen, Germany Posts: 12 Main Seven: Carvin DC727 Rig: Framus Cobra Thanked: 0	Bottom strings sound weird Hi there, I've got a problem with the intonation of my Carvin DC727 - that means, with the B- and the E- strings - the other strings are fine. I'm using .011 gauge (these seven string ernie balls - guitar is tuned one whole step down) and I can't get my powerchords to sound right. The notes are always sharp and even when in tune, they sound crappy. I've adjusted the intonation of both strings and the string holding parts of my (licensed) floyd rose can't move any further back. What do you suggest? Maybe a different gauge for single strings?

12-27-2007, 02:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,587 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 51	take it in to get it set up? 3 cheers for free gear! "Do you like burned toast with your JAM? cuz we're on FIRE!"

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12-27-2007, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
JJ Rodriguez Pantysniffing zombie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 6,219 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7CT Rig: FramusDragon-Norbert Thanked: 42	Does it sound normal when you put light gauge strings on? I've used 11-70 tuned standard for awhile, and I don't have that issue.

12-27-2007, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,856 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 46	yeah, using heavier strings at the botom can solve the problem, but if you have right intonation with lighter gauges it's strange.

12-27-2007, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Philipp Sobecki ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eschwege, Hessen, Germany Posts: 12 Main Seven: Carvin DC727 Rig: Framus Cobra Thanked: 0	It sounds normal when using .009 tuned to standard.

12-27-2007, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,856 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 46	it only sounds different or intonation is wrong??

12-27-2007, 02:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Philipp Sobecki ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eschwege, Hessen, Germany Posts: 12 Main Seven: Carvin DC727 Rig: Framus Cobra Thanked: 0	The intonation is sharp AND it sounds wrong.

12-27-2007, 02:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Thraine ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern California, CA Posts: 15 Thanked: 0	Switch your springs in your floyd to after market anadized aluminum springs. They have a higher tension. I had a problem similar to this on a Ltd MF-207. Couldn't intonate it right. Switch to high tension springs and it helped solve the problem. Does it sound like shit everywhere or just in certain places?

12-27-2007, 02:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
JJ Rodriguez Pantysniffing zombie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 6,219 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7CT Rig: FramusDragon-Norbert Thanked: 42	If the trem is level, it wouldn't affect intonation at all.


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