Would you use a baritone for drop C tuning if you had one?

NeglectedField · 09-17-2006, 07:49 PM

It's a matter of string gauge really, though at a longer scale length you can get away with thinner strings. I certainly wouldn't go longer than 25.5 for drop C, especially when some bands even use 24.75 for straight B. I tried a baritone tuned to B, it was far too tense to get any nice pinch harmonics or anything. I would probably consider one if I could get lighter strings or if I was going any lower.

Durero · 09-17-2006, 11:46 PM

For my taste in tone - long scales & thin strings - I'd definitely choose the baritone.

Vairocarnal · 07-17-2007, 09:29 PM

I have an ibby (25.5") 270 DX that's tuned to G (GCFA#DG). I'm using the Ernie Ball "beefy Slinkies" with an added .72 for the E.

FortePenance · 07-19-2007, 09:22 AM

I used to do Drop C on my RGT42 with 11-48s. Then the band decided to play in E standard. =/

eleven59 · 07-19-2007, 09:32 AM

I use my baritone 6-string in drop-C quite a bit actually.

distressed_romeo · 07-19-2007, 09:34 AM

I use a Yamaha Drop 6 guitar for C standard tuning and it feels great (25.75" scale with 11-56 gauge strings) and it feels great. If it's what you're comfortable with, go for it.

Metal Ken · 07-19-2007, 09:37 AM

since i dont like drop tunings really, i'll just say, yeah, i'd do C standard on a Baritone. it'd probably be snappy as hell and sound awesome.

HamBungler · 07-19-2007, 11:37 AM

Daron Malakian used to use baritones live for drop C because it had a better attack and low end chunk. I think it would be a great idea!

eleven59 · 07-19-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HamBungler

Daron Malakian used to use baritones live for drop C because it had a better attack and low end chunk. I think it would be a great idea!

I wish that were true. He's always used 24.75"-scale I think. (unless the Iceman series is 25.5"-scale, in which case he used that)

He's only ever used the Iceman series, and now Gibson SGs.

HamBungler · 07-20-2007, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by eleven59

I wish that were true. He's always used 24.75"-scale I think. (unless the Iceman series is 25.5"-scale, in which case he used that)

He's only ever used the Iceman series, and now Gibson SGs.

He had a couple custom Ibanez Icemans that were baritones, back when he still used Iceman guitars. There's a video on youtube of him showcasing one of them.

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NeglectedField ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Farnborough, UK Posts: 44 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 w/Dimarzio Evo 7 in bridge position Rig: Line 6 Spider II 210 Thanked: 0	It's a matter of string gauge really, though at a longer scale length you can get away with thinner strings. I certainly wouldn't go longer than 25.5 for drop C, especially when some bands even use 24.75 for straight B. I tried a baritone tuned to B, it was far too tense to get any nice pinch harmonics or anything. I would probably consider one if I could get lighter strings or if I was going any lower.

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