7 strings setup guide

Op3a · 05-17-2008, 10:10 AM

Hey guys. I just bought a RG7620, and wanted to put in standard. But i can't fund a setup guide. Anyone can hel me?
cheers

technomancer · 05-17-2008, 10:16 AM

There is really no difference between setting up a six string guitar and a seven string guitar so you don't need a specific seven string setup guide. You just need to know that the low string is tuned to B and everything else is the same is a six string, ie BEADGBE from low to high.

With that said the setup info over at Ibanez Rules is good:

IBANEZ RULES!! tech - setup

Op3a · 05-17-2008, 10:34 AM

I'd seen that guide. But i can't put the bridge parallel to the body. I will buy a new set of strings, because i remeber now that i don't now what gauge are the current strings, and the cause can be in that, isn't?

technomancer · 05-17-2008, 10:56 AM

Basically you need to balance out the tension between the strings and bridge springs by adjusting the trem claw in the guitar. This can be tricky, and can take LOTS of patience to get right.

With that said, if you're taking the time to set up the guitar, starting with a fresh pair of strings in a brand / gauge you like is generally a good idea.

S-O · 05-17-2008, 11:07 AM

I had this problem too, I just slapped on another spring until I bought some new strings. Then I took the spring off and strung up then set it up to be level and viola! Once you get it level, as long as you keep the smae string gauges it will stay pretty close each time you restring.

Op3a · 05-17-2008, 11:12 AM

That's what i will do!

thanks

^Another question. I always use 10-46 set to 6-strings standard, and i'm new to 7-strings. Wich gauge i sould use to the B-string? 52? 54? 56? or another else?
cheers

05-17-2008, 10:10 AM	#1
Op3a ENGL FTW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 83 Real Name: Daniel Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620 Rig: Engl E530->Marshall Thanked: 2 / 1	7 strings setup guide Hey guys. I just bought a RG7620, and wanted to put in standard. But i can't fund a setup guide. Anyone can hel me? cheers

05-17-2008, 10:16 AM	#2
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 8,886 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: Fargen -> Orange Thanked: 49	There is really no difference between setting up a six string guitar and a seven string guitar so you don't need a specific seven string setup guide. You just need to know that the low string is tuned to B and everything else is the same is a six string, ie BEADGBE from low to high. With that said the setup info over at Ibanez Rules is good: IBANEZ RULES!! tech - setup Incoming Pimptastic Purple KxK Singlecut of Doom Orange 2x12 - Damn am I colorful

05-17-2008, 11:12 AM	#6
Op3a ENGL FTW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 83 Real Name: Daniel Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620 Rig: Engl E530->Marshall Thanked: 2 / 1	That's what i will do! thanks ^Another question. I always use 10-46 set to 6-strings standard, and i'm new to 7-strings. Wich gauge i sould use to the B-string? 52? 54? 56? or another else? cheers Last edited by Op3a; 05-17-2008 at 11:17 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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05-17-2008, 10:34 AM	#3
Op3a ENGL FTW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 83 Real Name: Daniel Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620 Rig: Engl E530->Marshall Thanked: 2 / 1	I'd seen that guide. But i can't put the bridge parallel to the body. I will buy a new set of strings, because i remeber now that i don't now what gauge are the current strings, and the cause can be in that, isn't?

05-17-2008, 10:56 AM	#4
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 8,886 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: Fargen -> Orange Thanked: 49	Basically you need to balance out the tension between the strings and bridge springs by adjusting the trem claw in the guitar. This can be tricky, and can take LOTS of patience to get right. With that said, if you're taking the time to set up the guitar, starting with a fresh pair of strings in a brand / gauge you like is generally a good idea.

05-17-2008, 11:07 AM	#5
S-O t(-.-t) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 395 Real Name: Shaun Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620 Rig: Peavey 5150 Thanked: 2	I had this problem too, I just slapped on another spring until I bought some new strings. Then I took the spring off and strung up then set it up to be level and viola! Once you get it level, as long as you keep the smae string gauges it will stay pretty close each time you restring.


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