String Gauge on an ESP SC-607b

Swardi19 · 05-10-2008, 08:03 PM

Hey guys, I have been going through some experimental tunings/string gauges out of curiosity and I have a question or two I was hoping someone could help me out with.

For kicks and giggles I have been trying out some hefty string gauges seeing how low I can get my ESP SC-607b. Using .074-.068-.052-.038-.026-.022-.016 gauge strings I was able to tune to a drop A with the .074 string tuned to an E.

My question is, I am going to damage my guitar by keeping these gauge strings in? These strings have quite a bit of tension on them and I'm not really familiar with tension charts and such.

Just wanted to check with some of the experts here before I damage something. Thanks in advance.

PlagueX1 · 05-10-2008, 10:50 PM

Wait. .016 gauge is an extremely large gauge. Something more in the .14 range sounds more reasonable, I could be wrong and probably am tho. You'll need your guitar's truss rod adjusted if you want to tune down to E2 standard like you have it.

	sevenstring guitars		sevenstring registry		photo gallery		merch

05-10-2008, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Swardi19 ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 7 Thanked: 0	String Gauge on an ESP SC-607b Hey guys, I have been going through some experimental tunings/string gauges out of curiosity and I have a question or two I was hoping someone could help me out with. For kicks and giggles I have been trying out some hefty string gauges seeing how low I can get my ESP SC-607b. Using .074-.068-.052-.038-.026-.022-.016 gauge strings I was able to tune to a drop A with the .074 string tuned to an E. My question is, I am going to damage my guitar by keeping these gauge strings in? These strings have quite a bit of tension on them and I'm not really familiar with tension charts and such. Just wanted to check with some of the experts here before I damage something. Thanks in advance.

05-10-2008, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
PlagueX1 ..... Infection Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 74 Main Seven: Ibanez XPT707FX Rig: Mesa DR Roadster Thanked: 4	Wait. .016 gauge is an extremely large gauge. Something more in the .14 range sounds more reasonable, I could be wrong and probably am tho. You'll need your guitar's truss rod adjusted if you want to tune down to E2 standard like you have it. Oh Noes!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
ESP SC-207 vs. SC 607B: String Tension, Quality, Etc.	Ponte506	Sevenstring Guitars	17	03-26-2008 01:24 PM
F# String gauge	tompedo	Sevenstring Guitars	27	01-10-2008 11:10 AM
LF: Baritone 7 string - 7421xl, 607b, interceptor	djpharoah	Guitars For Sale / Trade / Wanted	18	09-29-2007 12:27 PM
Ltd sc-607b 7 string baritone for sale $675	tuneinrecords	Guitars For Sale / Trade / Wanted	4	06-01-2007 07:13 PM
7 string gauge help	ManBeast	Pickups, Electronics & General Tech	18	02-18-2007 05:02 PM

Welcome to sevenstring.org! You are currently viewing the site as a guest which gives you limited access to most features.

Most ad placements do not show to registered members. Register Now!


	Powered by vBulletin 3.7.2 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.1.0 "777" Logo © Darren Wilson Content © 2008 Sevenstring.org LLC - Privacy Policy Affiliate Links Directory

» Sevenstring Guitars

String Gauge on an ESP SC-607b