F# String gauge

tompedo · 01-09-2008, 07:19 PM

I want to tune my 7 (low to high) F# B E A D G B for some serious low end
What gauge string should I use on my RG7620 for the F#
And would it be and different for a fixed bridge?

OzzyC · 01-09-2008, 07:30 PM

First off, how much tension do you like? (Ie. what guage at which tuning.)

skinhead · 01-09-2008, 07:33 PM

Go direct with a 0.80, to have an aceptable tension.

tompedo · 01-09-2008, 07:33 PM

I use 10-56 normally

Jongpil Yun · 01-09-2008, 07:47 PM

TBH I think an F# is going to sound like shit on a 25.5" no matter what gauge string you use. I don't even think they sound very good on the 27" RG 8s. 28.5" is the minimum I'd go for an F#.

All that being said, a .080 at bare minimum. On a 25.5" neck, a .080 is already only at 20 some pounds of tension at A. On F# I'm guessing it'd be 13-14?

ohio_eric · 01-09-2008, 09:53 PM

Here's a set of set of strings with a low F# using a .080" string.

len 25.5"

B3 .012" PL == 13.11#
G3 .016" PL == 14.68#
D3 .024" NW == 15.77#
A2 .032" NW == 15.77#
E2 .044" NW == 16.1#
B1 .059" NW == 16.48#
F1# .080" NW == 16.57#

It looks kinda wimpy to me tension wise. But I would never tune this low on a 25.5" scale instrument for the reasons stated earlier.

01-09-2008, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohio_eric

Here's a set of set of strings with a low F# using a .080" string.

len 25.5"

B3 .012" PL == 13.11#
G3 .016" PL == 14.68#
D3 .024" NW == 15.77#
A2 .032" NW == 15.77#
E2 .044" NW == 16.1#
B1 .059" NW == 16.48#
F1# .080" NW == 16.57#

It looks kinda wimpy to me tension wise. But I would never tune this low on a 25.5" scale instrument for the reasons stated earlier.

Yeah most people I've talked to like something like 17-18# at least, I myself wants at least 21 but I'm a bit on the thicker side.

01-09-2008, 10:05 PM

But there seems to be some people that can tune that low with thin strings, so let them do that.And for us that like thicker strings, I'm sure we can figure out some other tuning instead. Maybe tuning it to G# standard or something like that would be a good trade off.

ohio_eric · 01-09-2008, 10:09 PM

Exactly. You can use any strings you want. I was just offering some presonal opinion.

01-09-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohio_eric

Exactly. You can use any strings you want. I was just offering some presonal opinion.

/whispering; Don't tell this to anybody, but a lot of people on this page don't know what personal opinion and preference means so you kinda have to sugarcoat every statement so you don't piss off everybody.

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01-09-2008, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
tompedo ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6 Main Seven: RG7620 VK Rig: GK 2x12 200w Thanked: 0	F# String gauge I want to tune my 7 (low to high) F# B E A D G B for some serious low end What gauge string should I use on my RG7620 for the F# And would it be and different for a fixed bridge?

01-09-2008, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
OzzyC :ubersquint: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,356 Real Name: AntonioPetrucci Main Seven: RG1527RB Main ERG: I can has ERG? Rig: GNX3000 Thanked: 17	First off, how much tension do you like? (Ie. what guage at which tuning.) You've got your head down You've got your eyes closed You look so pitiful now Your body encrusted with ash Breath heavy with toxins Hair singed and matted Clothes frayed and burnt You are left with nothing

01-09-2008, 07:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
skinhead Manager / RHLC © Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 5,504 Real Name: Frank Main Seven: Ibanez Universe MC Main ERG: Soon Skin custom RG8 Rig: VENu Twin/Carvin2x12 Thanked: 43	Go direct with a 0.80, to have an aceptable tension. WTB Phonic Helix 24 mixer board Fuck US shipping only

01-09-2008, 09:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
ohio_eric He loves you Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,210 Main Seven: Schecter Jeff Loomis Sig Rig: Boss GT-8 Thanked: 175	Here's a set of set of strings with a low F# using a .080" string. len 25.5" B3 .012" PL == 13.11# G3 .016" PL == 14.68# D3 .024" NW == 15.77# A2 .032" NW == 15.77# E2 .044" NW == 16.1# B1 .059" NW == 16.48# F1# .080" NW == 16.57# It looks kinda wimpy to me tension wise. But I would never tune this low on a 25.5" scale instrument for the reasons stated earlier. The only proof he needed for the existance of God was music. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Without music, life would be a mistake. Friedrich Nietzsche

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01-09-2008, 07:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
tompedo ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6 Main Seven: RG7620 VK Rig: GK 2x12 200w Thanked: 0	I use 10-56 normally

01-09-2008, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jongpil Yun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,248 Real Name: JP Main Seven: RG 7620 (VK) Thanked: 25	TBH I think an F# is going to sound like shit on a 25.5" no matter what gauge string you use. I don't even think they sound very good on the 27" RG 8s. 28.5" is the minimum I'd go for an F#. All that being said, a .080 at bare minimum. On a 25.5" neck, a .080 is already only at 20 some pounds of tension at A. On F# I'm guessing it'd be 13-14?

01-09-2008, 10:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Desecrated Dirty Lurker Posts: n/a	But there seems to be some people that can tune that low with thin strings, so let them do that.And for us that like thicker strings, I'm sure we can figure out some other tuning instead. Maybe tuning it to G# standard or something like that would be a good trade off.

01-09-2008, 10:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
ohio_eric He loves you Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,210 Main Seven: Schecter Jeff Loomis Sig Rig: Boss GT-8 Thanked: 175	Exactly. You can use any strings you want. I was just offering some presonal opinion.

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