String gauges(not a question)

ohmanthisiscool · 02-19-2008, 03:26 PM

It's more of a realization and amazement. I used to think Stef Carpenter was crazy for trying to use a .59 to go to F# at 27". But through the past two weeks I realized with a good setup it was not only possible, but could be pretty decent. Here's how - First I got a .45 on a 25.5" scale Fender to go to an low A with no problems. Then on a K7 I got a .62 or .63 to go to low F and it doesn't buzz. It blows my mind

to think I could get a low E on an 8 string at 27" with a .65 without any problems. Then I realized that everyones claims that "the 25.5" ltd 8 string was a bad idea" may not be such a bad idea. If I can go to F on a K7 with a .62 I couldn't see why a F on a Ltd with a .63 -.68, depending on preference, would be any different. Its wierd when you have a revelation like that. Good, but wierd

Thanks for listening to my rant/revelation

Apophis · 02-19-2008, 03:59 PM

nice it works for you

Desecrated · 02-19-2008, 04:02 PM

Crucified · 02-19-2008, 04:13 PM

video clips of non falbbiness or it didn't happen

ohmanthisiscool · 02-19-2008, 04:32 PM

I got no video capabilities, but I could try some audio. and I knew someone would call me out on it.

Hey best I can do is this short craptastic quality clip of the low F and Bb strings recorded clean then dirty. and the buzzing is from the Bb not the F.
SoundClick artist: Automaton (US) - page with MP3 music downloads

"F test"

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02-19-2008, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
ohmanthisiscool SS.org Irregular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 324 Real Name: Philip Banks Main Seven: Ibanez "Blade Grey" K7 Rig: Peavey XXX Thanked: 4	String gauges(not a question) It's more of a realization and amazement. I used to think Stef Carpenter was crazy for trying to use a .59 to go to F# at 27". But through the past two weeks I realized with a good setup it was not only possible, but could be pretty decent. Here's how - First I got a .45 on a 25.5" scale Fender to go to an low A with no problems. Then on a K7 I got a .62 or .63 to go to low F and it doesn't buzz. It blows my mind to think I could get a low E on an 8 string at 27" with a .65 without any problems. Then I realized that everyones claims that "the 25.5" ltd 8 string was a bad idea" may not be such a bad idea. If I can go to F on a K7 with a .62 I couldn't see why a F on a Ltd with a .63 -.68, depending on preference, would be any different. Its wierd when you have a revelation like that. Good, but wierd Thanks for listening to my rant/revelation Threadkiller

02-19-2008, 04:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Desecrated Junk and harlot man. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North of sweden Posts: 6,907 Real Name: Jonathan Main Seven: Schecter Omen Extreme Main ERG: Orfea 10-string Rig: Behringer Thanked: 331	Productive Desecration Since 2004

02-19-2008, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
ohmanthisiscool SS.org Irregular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 324 Real Name: Philip Banks Main Seven: Ibanez "Blade Grey" K7 Rig: Peavey XXX Thanked: 4	I got no video capabilities, but I could try some audio. and I knew someone would call me out on it. Hey best I can do is this short craptastic quality clip of the low F and Bb strings recorded clean then dirty. and the buzzing is from the Bb not the F. SoundClick artist: Automaton (US) - page with MP3 music downloads "F test" Last edited by ohmanthisiscool; 02-19-2008 at 04:57 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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02-19-2008, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,380 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 50	nice it works for you

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Crucified Deathgrind Maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 1,263 Real Name: Kevin Main Seven: rg2027xvv Main ERG: Custom Sherman 8. Rig: Herbert/Uberschall Thanked: 46 $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	video clips of non falbbiness or it didn't happen

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