K7 Tuning

koma · 01-11-2006, 05:48 AM

Hey everybody,
I'm a rookie here. I spent my time the last 10 years with a Gibson Standard and I love it but I want to discover the universe of 7stringers

Does anybody know if it's possible to change the tuning of the K7? As it is tuned to ADADG...change it to BEADG...
Well it should work if one switches to the hardtail system, but is it also possible with the original bridge?

Papa Shank · 01-11-2006, 06:17 AM

You can pretty much tune it to whatever you like aslong as you use appropriate string gauges. A standard to B standard is definatly no problem.

And no, you won't have to do anything to the bridge other than maybe tweak it for a better action.

metalfiend666 · 01-11-2006, 08:00 AM

^As Papa says, although I'll add that you'll need to blalance the bridge to stop you ending up with it at a really steep angle. What you'll have to do is adjust the tension of the springs in the back of the guitar by screwing the retaining claw in or out as necessary.

The trick is to go through a cycle of tuning, spring adjustment & re-tuning until the bridge is level. There should be a small oblong on metal visible through the side of the trem which is the end of the knife edge. They're replaceable, that's why you can see it. That or the bottom of the trem plate should be parallel with the top of the guitar. The top of the trem is slightly angled. This will take a while, but will ensure you get correct intonation.

usagi · 01-11-2006, 05:41 PM

Don't get frustrated the first time you try to change the tuning on the floating bridge.

koma · 01-12-2006, 05:52 PM

Effectively I had to "re-"balance the bridge to get it right since the bridge was way to tense and uplifted when I tried to just tune the strings. Now I got a killer guitar and sound with a .60B string for the seventh and .52-.10 for the other strings.
Like many people I'm neither a Kornfan nor do I especially like the guitarlogo, but the neck is soft as silk and really thin (well which guitar isn't compared to a Gibson...) and the sound's really massive!
Thank you

guys for your replies. This site is a little jewel!!

Metal Ken · 01-12-2006, 07:17 PM

well, factory, its ADGCFAD... If you just got it, and want it in standard, you might get some slightly lighter strings and tune it up. But as stated, you'll have to re-adjust the trem

that guy · 01-12-2006, 09:28 PM

do what me and ron do dude , when you change strings put playing cards between the body of the guitar and the bottom of the bridge (where the fine tuners are) and get the bridge just shy of where you want it and adjust the springs and tune till the cards fall out (im sorry if i dont make sense i suck at explaining things)

ajdehoogh · 01-12-2006, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by that guy

do what me and ron do dude , when you change strings put playing cards between the body of the guitar and the bottom of the bridge (where the fine tuners are) and get the bridge just shy of where you want it and adjust the springs and tune till the cards fall out (im sorry if i dont make sense i suck at explaining things)

That is not a bad way of doing it! Do you use regular playing cards or do you cut them down?

Chris · 01-12-2006, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koma

Effectively I had to "re-"balance the bridge to get it right since the bridge was way to tense and uplifted when I tried to just tune the strings. Now I got a killer guitar and sound with a .60B string for the seventh and .52-.10 for the other strings.
Like many people I'm neither a Kornfan nor do I especially like the guitarlogo, but the neck is soft as silk and really thin (well which guitar isn't compared to a Gibson...) and the sound's really massive!
Thank you

guys for your replies. This site is a little jewel!!

Welcome to the brotherhood, amigo.

that guy · 01-12-2006, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajdehoogh

That is not a bad way of doing it! Do you use regular playing cards or do you cut them down?

regular cards ..and then while your waiting for everything to adjust (i useally let it sit for a few days and dont mess with anything till its all nice and stretched out ) lol

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01-11-2006, 05:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
koma ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Luxemburg Posts: 58 Main Seven: K-7 Rig: Peavey 6505 Engl XXL Thanked: 0	K7 Tuning Hey everybody, I'm a rookie here. I spent my time the last 10 years with a Gibson Standard and I love it but I want to discover the universe of 7stringers Does anybody know if it's possible to change the tuning of the K7? As it is tuned to ADADG...change it to BEADG... Well it should work if one switches to the hardtail system, but is it also possible with the original bridge?

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Papa Shank Be-otch Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,163 Real Name: Paul Main Seven: :'( Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You can pretty much tune it to whatever you like aslong as you use appropriate string gauges. A standard to B standard is definatly no problem. And no, you won't have to do anything to the bridge other than maybe tweak it for a better action.

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metalfiend666 Mod Britannia • Super Moderator • Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 11,118 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 48	^As Papa says, although I'll add that you'll need to blalance the bridge to stop you ending up with it at a really steep angle. What you'll have to do is adjust the tension of the springs in the back of the guitar by screwing the retaining claw in or out as necessary. The trick is to go through a cycle of tuning, spring adjustment & re-tuning until the bridge is level. There should be a small oblong on metal visible through the side of the trem which is the end of the knife edge. They're replaceable, that's why you can see it. That or the bottom of the trem plate should be parallel with the top of the guitar. The top of the trem is slightly angled. This will take a while, but will ensure you get correct intonation.

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usagi more gain please Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kingston WA Posts: 345 Main Seven: 19?? Ibanez RG7621 Thanked: 3 / 1	Don't get frustrated the first time you try to change the tuning on the floating bridge.

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koma ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Luxemburg Posts: 58 Main Seven: K-7 Rig: Peavey 6505 Engl XXL Thanked: 0	Effectively I had to "re-"balance the bridge to get it right since the bridge was way to tense and uplifted when I tried to just tune the strings. Now I got a killer guitar and sound with a .60B string for the seventh and .52-.10 for the other strings. Like many people I'm neither a Kornfan nor do I especially like the guitarlogo, but the neck is soft as silk and really thin (well which guitar isn't compared to a Gibson...) and the sound's really massive! Thank you guys for your replies. This site is a little jewel!!

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