Strings for Drop A?

InTheRavensName · 02-17-2008, 06:00 PM

Any recommendations? I'm going to tuning my Dean Black/Gold V to drop A (for some Nile style death metal) and I wondered what you guys recommend...GHS Boomer 10-60s (~£10 for three sets on ebay), Ernie Ball baritones (13-73, ~£7 for one set) or some others. Right now its got D'Addario 13-17-26-36-46-56 on there, but the lower strings don't hold up to well for fast as

trem picking...any ideas?

D-EJ915 · 02-17-2008, 06:10 PM

I use a 64 on my baritone

02-17-2008, 06:12 PM

try a 59 an see how you like that.

InTheRavensName · 02-17-2008, 06:12 PM

this isn't a baritone, so I'm guessing the 73 set would be ftw?

02-17-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InTheRavensName

this isn't a baritone, so I'm guessing the 73 set would be ftw?

Hold on I'm going to calculate, are you using the 13-17-26-36-46-56 for e-standard ?

InTheRavensName · 02-17-2008, 06:14 PM

True, I'm thinking maybe I'll try the 60's, then if they fail go up to the EB set

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 02-17-2008, 06:16 PM

I use 13-17-26-36-46-60 for drop A and it works great

All I have to do is buy a standard 6 string 10's pack and get the single 60 which is available in most music stores I've been to

02-17-2008, 06:20 PM

len 25.5" == 25.5"

B3 .013" PL == 15.38# ( 0.0067gm/cm 246.9hz )
G3 .017" PL == 16.57# ( 0.0114gm/cm 196.0hz )
D3 .024" PL == 18.53# ( 0.0228gm/cm 146.8hz )
A2 .036" NW == 19.54# ( 0.0428gm/cm 110.0hz )
E2 .050" NW == 20.46# ( 0.0798gm/cm 82.4hz )
A1 .074" NW == 20.15# ( 0.1766gm/cm 55.0hz )
total == 110.63#

Am I doing something wrong here ?

InTheRavensName · 02-17-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desecrated

Hold on I'm going to calculate, are you using the 13-17-26-36-46-56 for e-standard ?

nooo...I use 10-46 for E standard, these are for Drop A

(I think my Dean is a 25.5' scale length)

Variant · 02-17-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desecrated

len 25.5" == 25.5"

B3 .013" PL == 15.38# ( 0.0067gm/cm 246.9hz )
G3 .017" PL == 16.57# ( 0.0114gm/cm 196.0hz )
D3 .024" PL == 18.53# ( 0.0228gm/cm 146.8hz )
A2 .036" NW == 19.54# ( 0.0428gm/cm 110.0hz )
E2 .050" NW == 20.46# ( 0.0798gm/cm 82.4hz )
A1 .074" NW == 20.15# ( 0.1766gm/cm 55.0hz )
total == 110.63#

Am I doing something wrong here ?

That's crazy tension IMHO... I used to use a .070 on a 25.5 for A/drop-G. I'd suggest maybe a .065 - .068, and a change in your picking style.

02-17-2008, 06:00 PM	#1
InTheRavensName Metal Machine =) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 2,717 Real Name: Ross The Great Main Seven: 666 strings only Rig: POD XTLive Thanked: 7	Strings for Drop A? Any recommendations? I'm going to tuning my Dean Black/Gold V to drop A (for some Nile style death metal) and I wondered what you guys recommend...GHS Boomer 10-60s (~£10 for three sets on ebay), Ernie Ball baritones (13-73, ~£7 for one set) or some others. Right now its got D'Addario 13-17-26-36-46-56 on there, but the lower strings don't hold up to well for fast as trem picking...any ideas? Sabaton

02-17-2008, 06:10 PM	#2
D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 16,581 Real Name: Kagami Main Seven: Blackjack ATX Rig: Randall RG75G2C Thanked: 201	I use a 64 on my baritone My Site: əBCAir

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
what guage strings for 5 string bass for playing in drop A?	guitarjitsumaster	Bass Guitar Discussion	11	05-19-2008 07:05 PM
Chart of drop 2 and drop 3 chord voicings	distressed_romeo	Jazz, Acoustic, Classical & Fingerstyle	0	06-03-2007 01:40 AM
Bass strings vs guitar strings? (for the low B string)	tzabill	Sevenstring Guitars	3	05-15-2007 03:49 PM
TOM w/strings through body bridge on Schecter 7 strings..?	Petar	Sevenstring Guitars	26	09-01-2006 02:34 PM
Recommended string guages for Drop A, Bb, B and drop B	omentremor	Gear & Equipment	28	06-12-2006 04:52 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!

02-17-2008, 06:12 PM	#3
Desecrated Dirty Lurker Posts: n/a	try a 59 an see how you like that.

02-17-2008, 06:14 PM	#6
InTheRavensName Metal Machine =) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 2,717 Real Name: Ross The Great Main Seven: 666 strings only Rig: POD XTLive Thanked: 7	True, I'm thinking maybe I'll try the 60's, then if they fail go up to the EB set

02-17-2008, 06:16 PM	#7
Unknown Doodl3.2 look at each other.. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,216 Real Name: Claude Rig: Mark III -> Vader Thanked: 20 $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	I use 13-17-26-36-46-60 for drop A and it works great All I have to do is buy a standard 6 string 10's pack and get the single 60 which is available in most music stores I've been to

02-17-2008, 06:20 PM	#8
Desecrated Dirty Lurker Posts: n/a	len 25.5" == 25.5" B3 .013" PL == 15.38# ( 0.0067gm/cm 246.9hz ) G3 .017" PL == 16.57# ( 0.0114gm/cm 196.0hz ) D3 .024" PL == 18.53# ( 0.0228gm/cm 146.8hz ) A2 .036" NW == 19.54# ( 0.0428gm/cm 110.0hz ) E2 .050" NW == 20.46# ( 0.0798gm/cm 82.4hz ) A1 .074" NW == 20.15# ( 0.1766gm/cm 55.0hz ) total == 110.63# Am I doing something wrong here ?


	Powered by vBulletin 3.7.3 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.2.0 "777" Logo © Darren Wilson Privacy Policy Affiliate Links Directory

» Standard Guitars

Strings for Drop A?