How does your 25.5 scale 7 string handle the lower tunings?

skattabrain · 05-17-2006, 01:40 PM

hi all, i play an RG1077XL ... i love the neck length for the low G tuning w/o HUGE strings.

here is my question, since i'm used to a nice and tight low G tuning on the 27" scale neck, if I bought an RG1527 or an ESP Viper 407 ... will the shorter neck handle the low G tuning well?

i know it obviously won't be as good as a 27" scale ... what's your experience?

Metal Ken · 05-17-2006, 01:43 PM

What do you consider HUGE strings?
I tune my 1077 to A, but i use a 68 guage for the A.
I used to have my old RG7620 tuned to A as well... it handled it fine.. but then again, i liked a lot lighter strings back then.

angryman · 05-17-2006, 01:50 PM

I Tune to drop A, drop G & drop F on my guitars & never have any problems, & i've got 25.5 scale necks

Regor · 05-17-2006, 01:51 PM

I have an RG7621 tuned to A with 10-58s.

skattabrain · 05-17-2006, 01:52 PM

68 guage = HUGE to me, but i guess I wouldn't mind heavier guages on my low G.

i use the 7 string, 10 guage pack for D'Addarios and the baritone length keeps things nice and tight even at G.

here are the specs ...

D'Addario XL EXL110-7 - Regular Light

0.010
0.013
0.017
0.026
0.036
0.046
0.059

so i guess i should not worry about it and go with the 25.5 scale, huh?

noodles · 05-17-2006, 02:14 PM

^ I use a bit heavier that that for Bb standard: 10-13-17-26-36-48-60

The 60 still feels a loose to me, so when I place my next order I think I'm going to bump it up. Heavier wound strings respond so much better to heavy right hand rhythm work.

angryman · 05-17-2006, 02:16 PM

Well i use the .59 set to tune drop G & it feels ok to me although i use a 65 for drop F.

noodles · 05-17-2006, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skattabrain

so i guess i should not worry about it and go with the 25.5 scale, huh?

If you're going down that low, then 27" would tighten up the sound of the lower strings quite nicely. However, I would still take a quality 25.5" guitar over a 27" guitar that I'm not completely happy with. What is the point of buying a 27" guitar for the tonal improvements, if it isn't as good as what you currently have?

angryman · 05-17-2006, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodles

If you're going down that low, then 27" would tighten up the sound of the lower strings quite nicely. However, I would still take a quality 25.5" guitar over a 27" guitar that I'm not completely happy with. What is the point of buying a 27" guitar for the tonal improvements, if it isn't as good as what you currently have?

I'd have to totally agree with that, 27" just feels uncomfortable to me.

noodles · 05-17-2006, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angryman

I'd have to totally agree with that, 27" just feels uncomfortable to me.

I was talking about the quality of the instrument itself, not player preference. However, your statement is true. If you are uncomfortable with a longer scale, then all the benefits will be negated by your poorer playing. Which is why I don't own a long scale instrument.

05-17-2006, 01:40 PM	#1
skattabrain slow and low Join Date: May 2006 Location: Methuen MA Posts: 881 Real Name: Greg Main Seven: RG1077XL Rig: JSX -> Avatar Cab Thanked: 2	How does your 25.5 scale 7 string handle the lower tunings? hi all, i play an RG1077XL ... i love the neck length for the low G tuning w/o HUGE strings. here is my question, since i'm used to a nice and tight low G tuning on the 27" scale neck, if I bought an RG1527 or an ESP Viper 407 ... will the shorter neck handle the low G tuning well? i know it obviously won't be as good as a 27" scale ... what's your experience?

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05-17-2006, 01:52 PM	#5
skattabrain slow and low Join Date: May 2006 Location: Methuen MA Posts: 881 Real Name: Greg Main Seven: RG1077XL Rig: JSX -> Avatar Cab Thanked: 2	68 guage = HUGE to me, but i guess I wouldn't mind heavier guages on my low G. i use the 7 string, 10 guage pack for D'Addarios and the baritone length keeps things nice and tight even at G. here are the specs ... D'Addario XL EXL110-7 - Regular Light 0.010 0.013 0.017 0.026 0.036 0.046 0.059 so i guess i should not worry about it and go with the 25.5 scale, huh? Last edited by skattabrain; 05-17-2006 at 01:53 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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angryman Bringer of the Riff! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 1,084 Real Name: Tony Main Seven: 1527 w/BKP's Rig: 5150 > OD808 Thanked: 0	Well i use the .59 set to tune drop G & it feels ok to me although i use a 65 for drop F.

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